Vintage-inspired circular badge featuring layered sunset stripes in warm and cool tones, celebrating a small-town location in a relaxed 70s art style.
The story behind this design
A circular design in classic retro form showcases horizontal rainbow stripes—reds, oranges, yellows, and soft blues—contained within a metallic silver ring. The name appears in script lettering that captures the casual, flowing typography of 1970s design. Below it, 'California' grounds the design in place, making it feel like a personal location badge or travel sticker rendered as wearable art. The distressed texture on the stripes adds authenticity to the vintage mood, suggesting this could be a real throwback rather than a modern imitation. It works as both a nostalgic nod to retro graphics and as a subtle tribute to a small-town home, perfect for someone who loves the area or the aesthetic.
Who it's for
People with genuine ties to the location—former residents, current locals, or visitors who fell in love with the place. Fits the vintage aesthetics collector, road-trip enthusiasts, and anyone who wears their geography proudly but subtly. A meaningful gift for someone moving away who wants to keep their hometown close, or for a friend who shares a love of retro design and small-town character.
