DIASPORA! 2026 
A dynamic, multi-format arts campaign celebrating diaspora cultures, movement, and music across 39 Bristol venues.
Diverse Artists Network
Bristol, UK2026
Project DurationCampaign, Motion & Map Designer
Lead DesignCampaign Design, Illustration, Poster Design
Strategic visual communication with heart.
A citywide visual campaign created for DIASPORA! 2026, an arts festival presented by Diverse Artists Network. The festival celebrates cultural diversity through music, dance, performance, workshops, talks and exhibitions, and the campaign was designed to feel welcoming, energetic and inclusive across a large programme of venues.
Playful illustrated movement and patterned typography bringing 39 cultural venues and diverse artists together.Sevilay Kaya, Designer
Intentional aesthetics & thoughtful execution.
The visual identity combines expressive illustration, patterned display typography and a rich colour palette. Music, movement, creativity and diverse communities are brought together in a playful illustrated world, creating a recognisable campaign style across print and digital formats.
Motion Poster Official Animated Motion Festival Poster
Full-motion animated poster designed for digital street kiosks, venue projection loops, and social media reels.
Venue Map Illustrated 39-Venue City Wayfinding Map
Hand-drawn visual map pinpointing 39 partnering theatres, galleries, community gardens, and performance hubs across Bristol with interactive QR code.
Consistent brand expression across platforms.
Marketing assets included the main festival poster, an animated version of the poster, a festival programme, performer announcement social media templates and an illustrated festival map featuring 39 venues. Each asset was designed as part of one flexible visual system, balancing strong visual impact with clear event information and wayfinding.
Digital Banner Landscape Digital Display & Web Hero Banner
Wide-format horizontal banner layout adapted for festival website headers, large digital displays, and partner social platforms.
Artist Frame Performer Announcement & Social Frame
Custom social media graphic frame distributed to over 50+ participating artists, musicians, and performers to announce their events.
Photo credit: Pexels (Mockup placeholder inside frame)
✦ Project DNA & Deliverables Checklist
Authentic Project Palette
5 Core Brand HuesDeep Petrol Teal
Speaker Stacks, Date Banner & Structural TextFestival Crimson Red
Suspension Bridge, Rooftops & FiguresWarm Marigold Ochre
Date Banner Ribbon & Heritage BuildingsCerulean Turquoise
Speaker Cones & Pattern LetteringNatural Paper Cream
Main Canvas & Map BackgroundDelivered Outputs
- ✓ Festival Print Poster
- ✓ Animated Motion Poster
- ✓ Festival Programme
- ✓ Social Media Templates
- ✓ Performer Promotion Assets
- ✓ Illustrated 39-Venue Festival Map
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