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Globalfest (Newberry Library)

Client
Chicago Fair Trade
Project Type
Technologies
Adobe Illustrator

The event branding was inspired by the Newberry Library's architecture as well as their collection of books. The design features rich, jewel-toned panels with gold detailing and stylized typography to evoke the look and feel of classic book spines. Event materials included posters, social media graphics, email campaigns, and signage for the event itself.

Event banner inspired by book spines. There are several rich, jewel-toned panels with gold detailing and stylized typography.

I illustrated the front exterior of the library as a prominent feature of the design. The Newberry team loved the design so much that Chicago Fair Trade gifted them a framed version of the vertical poster, which was also used for digital displays.

Stephy stands in front of a digital poster at the Newberry Library. Her vertical adaptation of the event poster is displayed on the screen.
A woman speaks passionately at a podium during the 2021 Globalfest event at the Newberry Library.
The exterior of the Newberry Library in Chicago, IL. The historic building features classic architecture with large windows and ornate details.
Exterior photo of the Newberry Library by TonyTheTiger at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons