Gershwin.

Gershwin.

Bringing George Gershwin’s music to life through world-class concerts that connect audiences across generations, blending classical elegance with modern energy. The concept imagines the Gershwin Concert Series as a cultural platform where timeless music becomes a bridge between tradition and innovation.

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Project

Gershwin Music Concerts

Gershwin Music Concerts

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Duration

4 weeks

4 weeks

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Credit

Concept, Art direction

Concept, Art direction

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Challenge & Strategy


Bringing George Gershwin’s music to life through world-class concerts.

Bringing George Gershwin’s music to life through world-class concerts.

The main challenge was balancing heritage with modernity. Gershwin belongs to the Art Deco era — a period defined by geometry, symmetry, and monumental aesthetics. However, the identity had to avoid nostalgia and instead reinterpret that language through a contemporary lens. The system also had to function across multiple formats and cities: large-scale outdoor banners, posters and print collateral, digital screens and social media, event navigation, and merchandise. The identity needed to be expressive, recognizable, and modular — not a single static poster, but a living system.

George Gershwin’s music occupies a space between structure and improvisation, classical discipline and jazz freedom. It is architectural yet emotional, rigorous yet fluid. The visual identity for the concert series needed to embody that duality. The intention was to reinterpret the cultural and aesthetic energy of his era through a contemporary visual language. The aim was to create an identity that felt timeless rather than historical — one that could resonate with modern audiences while honoring the spirit of Gershwin’s work.

My role: concept development from research ideation to design

The main challenge was balancing heritage with modernity. Gershwin belongs to the Art Deco era — a period defined by geometry, symmetry, and monumental aesthetics. However, the identity had to avoid nostalgia and instead reinterpret that language through a contemporary lens. The system also had to function across multiple formats and cities: large-scale outdoor banners, posters and print collateral, digital screens and social media, event navigation, and merchandise. The identity needed to be expressive, recognizable, and modular — not a single static poster, but a living system.

George Gershwin’s music occupies a space between structure and improvisation, classical discipline and jazz freedom. It is architectural yet emotional, rigorous yet fluid. The visual identity for the concert series needed to embody that duality. The intention was to reinterpret the cultural and aesthetic energy of his era through a contemporary visual language. The aim was to create an identity that felt timeless rather than historical — one that could resonate with modern audiences while honoring the spirit of Gershwin’s work.

My role: concept development from research ideation to design

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Concept & Identity System

Diagonal is the key of the system.

Much like music, which is never static and never stands still, Art Deco architecture relies on dynamic movement. The diagonal movement of musical strings intersects with the diagonal geometry of architectural shapes. In this system, the architecture provides the structural skeleton and underlying mathematics—much like the composition of a musical piece—while the melody elevates, flows, and remains in constant motion. To capture this rhythm, the identity utilizes a 60∘diagonal grid, maintaining a balance of dynamic energy and structural rigor.

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Output

Applying the diagonal system across all channels

The objective was To make the system scalable and adaptable across all communication channels—from huge billboards to mobile screens—the focus shifted to testing the system, application, and overall adaptivity.

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Results

The result is a dynamic, recognizable identity system and festival campaign.

The result is a scalable and expressive identity system capable of performing consistently across print, outdoor, and digital media. It establishes a clear and recognizable visual signature while allowing variation and spatial flexibility. It creates a cohesive brand experience that bridges historical reference and modern execution, giving Gershwin’s legacy a visual form that feels powerful, current, and enduring.