SUI LIN TAM
Design Process
background
I designed a recital poster for the Visualizing Telematic Music Performance, a unique event involving collaborative performances with musicians from The University of Virginia. The performance includes playing alongside a handmade robot controlled through motion-capture suits. The overarching goal is to explore alternative methods of making music, especially when performers are not physically present in the same location.
Design inspiration
Thought Process:
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1. Bold, clean, but fun
2. Capture the mood and essence of the pieces
3. Tell a story, connecting two different settings into one, brought together through this robot and performance
Color Palette:
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Combining yellow and blue (The University of Michigan) with navy and orange.
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Included Logos:
References:
Including a short clip of I-Jen Fang and I rehearsing "Summer" by Joe Hisashi.
Sketches
Rough Draft
Title Fonts
Challenges
The primary challenges came from feedback received during the final stages and the ongoing iterations, particularly with frequent changes to the date and other details on the poster. Determining the optimal placement for presenting text was also a recurring consideration.
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For a smooth design process and collaboration, effective communication, flexibilty, and open-mindess was key.
Version 2
I created an alternative version for the University of Virginia, maintaining the core visuals while making subtle adjustments to color and information details.
