New Yorker Fest 2021

Roles: Illustrator, Stop Motion Editor

The concept phase was wild and free. We went in a lot of different directions from the hyper-literal to abstract. We investigated everything from old 1920s era New Yorker covers to Stuart Davis type jazz, trying to find something that felt both nostalgic and contemporary. Most importantly, it had to feel New Yorker-y, an esoteric and hard-to-pin-down blend of whimsy and sophistication.

The New Yorker, a favorite cornerstone of highbrow culture, came to us to create the illustrated branding system for their annual festival. This included an anthem film to kickoff the event as well as a graphics package used during the livestream.