DeadNow local tour posters

Published July 19, 2025

This poster series for music events with different acts in various bars in Castanhal, Brazil, uses a combination of vibrant colors, paired with large, stylized text to capture the audience's attention.

A large cartoon-style character which appears to be a stuffed toy bird, features prominently on each poster. Centered against an urban backdrop, it contributes to a striking, surrealist visual aesthetic. The graphic designer(s) blended digital techniques, using flat colors and strong contrasts, without resorting to realistic shading or textures, reinforcing the pop and alternative approach of the designs.

Epoque Black was used as the main typeface. With an art nouveau-inspired aesthetic, heavy strokes, and semi-condensed sans-serif shapes, it provides a strong and immediate visual presence – essential for music posters, where the main message needs to be grasped quickly.

Secondary information, such as dates, times, and locations is set in Myriad. Its clean, legible style ensures easy readability even at smaller sizes, complementing the visual impact of Époque without competing with it.

Japanese elements reinforce a counterculture aesthetic, with references to the worlds of video games, cyberpunk, and experimental music. This visual touch speaks directly to the underground spirit of the events. The typeface used for Japansese text is yet unidentified.

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