The Black Cat:
Gig Poster
Objective:
Create a gig poster concept for a show being held in Washington DC's Black Cat music venue.
Project Services:
Visual Design
Poster Design
Software:
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Project Intro:
This project showcases a concert poster that's set to ignite the stage with the raw power of rock. Designed for an event featuring some of the hottest current and up-and-coming bands in the industry, this poster captures the essence of their music and the electrifying atmosphere of the night.
Research
Since I used to live relatively close to the Washington DC, I decided that I wanted to pick a venue from that area. Once I started thinking of local bands that I would want to headline the event, I immediately came up with Northern Virginia's own Foo Fighters. Their lead singer and founding band member, Dave Grohl, is a part owner of the DC venue, the "Black Cat". The pairing just made perfect sense. For the rest of the lineup, I chose a couple of bands that I liked as well as a band (HUM) that had a similar type sound to the Foo Fighters.
The Solution
Incorporating a dark, yet sleek and classy aesthetic, I've carefully balanced elements to evoke the edginess of rock while maintaining a sense of sophistication. The dark backdrop serves as a canvas for the bands' names, each uniquely illustrated to pay homage to their distinctive styles. UFOs hover mysteriously for the Foo Fighters, a flask emerges for Larry and his Flask, a sword slashes through for RPG, and musical notes dance in harmony for HUM.
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