Walt Disney
to Weimar
The Weimar Republic was Germany's formal government between World War I and II, during which a time of self-expression, ideation and experimentation in the arts and sciences (i.e. a cultural free-for-all and renaissance of sorts). "The Weimar Republic: Germany 1918-1933" is an annual music festival held at Walt Disney Concert Hall with concerts conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen, and cultural events such as art exhibits, a film marathon, cabaret and a workers' chorus at neighboring venues.
Client: LA Phil—Walt Disney Concert Hall
Date: Spring 2020
Role: Art Director & Illustrator
Learn more about The Weimar Republic!
Project Specifics
Inspiration—
→ Book covers designed during the Weimar Republic and the Bauhaus and Dada art movements.
Deliverables—
→ Custom logotype and lockup.
→ Custom illustration used for select event marketing materials.
→ Digital assets including a web advertisement suite, email banners, event web banners for LA Phil and partner promotion, and event invitations.
→ Print assets including brochures, event posters, and signage.
Team—
Natalie Suarez, Creative Director
Mary Smudde, Art Director
Alexis Kaneshiro, Graphic Designer
Melissa Higareda, Production Artist
Melissa Falchini, Senior Project Manager
Lauren Winn, Project Manager
Julia Ward, Director of Humanities
Role—
Art Direction + Graphic Design
Team—
Natalie Suarez, Creative Director
Mary Smudde, Art Director
Alexis Kaneshiro, Graphic Designer
Melissa Higareda, Production Artist
Melissa Falchini, Senior Project Manager
Lauren Winn, Project Manager
Julia Ward, Director of Humanities