As a Portland-based studio, having the opportunity to collaborate with the Oregon Symphony—an important institution and local source of pride—was something of a dream.

Oregon Symphony

Music + Events

2024 Gala brand

Design

Art direction

Event collateral

Each annual gala sports a fresh, unique brand. For the 2024 gala, the Oregon Symphony team wanted a clear departure from past brands that felt more elevated and distinct. We built upon their thematic line, “It starts here,” and explored the concept of, “What starts here changes the world, what starts here starts with us.” Considering where ‘it’ starts, celebrating the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall was a natural choice.

Inspired by architecture

We aimed to remind the audience of Portland’s artistic tradition by taking cues from iconic downtown architecture. Using the Oregon Symphony’s home, the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, as inspiration, we abstracted and spot-foiled architectural details to make the design both modern and grand.

Materials

We used silver foiling to elevate architectural features and special moments of copy while extending the celebratory sense of place. Custom die-cuts on the gala invitations mimic the silhouette of the opera box.

“I wanted to thank you for all of your work with us this gala season. Everything looked absolutely beautiful! It was a pleasure getting to know and work with all of you.”

Mireya S.

Events associate