Chicago Architectural Biennial 

Text from the designers at Studio Ella:

The identity for the Chicago Architecture Biennial was inspired by the language we encounter in public spaces—signs, markers, plaques, newsletters, classified ads. Geometric frames act as containers for type but also represent physical blocks or bricks. Through stacking and shifting, we synthesize visual metaphors—basic building materials, the decorative inlay at the Chicago Cultural Center, paths and sidewalks—to represent the many stories of Chicago.

I was brought on board to add subtle motion to the identity system for use on bus shelters, Instagram, and promo videos.

Client: Chicago Architecture Biennial
Design: Stephan Serrato, and River Jukes-Hudson at Studio Ella
Producer: Emma Sutton
Animation: Matt Eller
Audio for this sample: Joel Pickard