This year, we put out a call to our creative community—and you delivered. After an incredible design contest filled with talent and heart, two designs stood out and earned their place on exclusive Power Life tees. Meet Claire and Kalen, the artists behind the winning shirts. With completely different styles and visions, each design reflects a personal take on what Power Life means to them. From bold graphics to thoughtful details, their work celebrates individuality, creativity, and the vibrant community that makes Power Life more than just a place to move.

We sat down with both designers to learn more about their creative process, what inspires them, and how community shows up in their art. Read on to hear directly from Claire and Kalen in their own words.

Claire Sedovic

• What inspired your winning design?
  • My design is inspired by what the Power Life community has come to mean for me both as a teacher and a student. I, like many students originally came to Power Life looking for an alternative way to exercise following an injury and fell in love with not only the physical formats, but the community around them. My illustrations are a visualization of the energy and positivity that goes into every class and every interaction I have at the studio from the moment someone recognizes me when I walk in the door to that sweet Savasana assist at the end of class.

• How would you describe your design style in three words?
  • Whimsical, energetic, playful!

• What message or feeling do you hope people get from your design?
  • I hope people look at my design and see a part of their own experience as a yoga student and/or teacher at Power Life in it. Everyone has their own unique experience on their mat, but I do believe there is a common reason we all chose to come do burpees or Balancing Stick in a room full of other people. We crave connection, especially in this day and age, so I hope my design can be a reminder of what makes Powe rLife so great. We are in the business of yoga, but we are also in the business of helping people connect both with themselves and with each other.

• What was the most challenging part of the design process?
  • Knowing when to quit! I’m a bit of a perfectionist and I have a hard time letting go of a project. I constantly see little details I feel the need to keep tweaking. Art is subjective, so in one sense, you can always look at a piece and think of how it could be improved, but there is also value in committing to finishing a piece and feeling proud of the work you have done.

• Who or what inspires you creatively?
  • I’m inspired by my community, my surroundings, and the people, be they fellow artists or not, who support me in my artistic endeavors. And my yoga practice and my artistic practice often overlap. As any student from my classes will tell you, I love to share the lessons I’ve learned in my art studio at the yoga studio. I like to think of my yoga mat as a blank canvas on which I get to create the shapes and movements that feel authentic to me, just as I do in my art studio. I truly believe I would not be the artist and teacher I am today without the Power Life community. It has inspired me to push myself and take on challenges I might never have imagined for myself. I’ve been making art all my life, but I was a Barre teacher before I was actually ever an art teacher!

• What does Power Life mean to you?
  • Power Life to me has come to mean many things over the years, but if I had to distill it down to one word, I think I’d choose connection. I love connecting with the students who attend my own classes, making new friends with fellow teachers and helping aspiring teachers find their own voices. It’s what has kept me, as an Iowa transplant here in Des Moines for more than a decade. Power Life has become the place that I can build and maintain meaningful connections with others, where I can connect more deeply with myself, and where I can give back to this community that has come to mean so much to me.

• Any advice for aspiring designers?
  • Aspiring designers often ask, ‘How can I find my own style?’. I don’t believe ’style’ is something you ‘find’ rather, it’s something you create. It’s that magic that happens not all at once, but over time as you make it a habit to keep coming back to the drawing board, or as a yogi, your mat. As you continue to show up and put in the work, be it art or asana you learn more about yourself and your work becomes more authentic to who you really are at heart.

Kalen Samples

• What inspired your winning design?

• • In my free time, I love working on designs, photos, etc. and work freelance. I’d seen this type of style previously while editing and thought it matched Power Life’s personality, and decided to make it my own!

• How would you describe your design style in three words?

• • I’m really not sure! It’s a passion/hobby of mine, but if I had to sum it up to 3 big words, I’d probably say versatile, modern, & fun!

• What message or feeling do you hope people get from your design?

• • I just hope people can enjoy it & let it be a fun way to show off their love for/promote the studio in a physical form 🙂

• What was the most challenging part of the design process?

• • I’m a perfectionist so it’s typically just getting the design to be exactly how my brain originally envisioned it lol!

• Who or what inspires you creatively?

• • Community, people, current trends & pop culture

• What does Power Life mean to you?

• • Power Life is a happy place for me – I love being a part of the community, challenging myself & having space to incorporate my personal passions/hobbies such as this!

• Any advice for aspiring designers?

• • I’m no expert by any means, but I’d say to have fun with it, lean into your personality & the rest will follow! Most success stories I’ve had with design & social media have been from being myself and using it as an outlet. That way, you are also connecting to companies/brands that align and have similar values as you!

Claire and Kalen’s winning designs drop July 2, and trust us—you’re going to want to grab one (or both) while they last. These limited-edition tees are more than just gear; they’re a celebration of creativity, community, and the Power Life spirit. Stop by your studio starting July 2 to get yours and wear it proudly—you’re supporting the Power Life community and repping the energy that makes Power Life special!