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The Auditorium 

World class, meet community

Rebranding The Auditorium Theatre wasn't about making this National Historic Landmark more interesting. Rather, re-introducing an already captivating space — its ingenious architecture, world-class legacy and commitment to amplifying the arts — to the Chicagoans of today. The process was a celebration of place, drawing inspiration from its renowned architects, Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. A golden palette echoes gilded interiors. Custom shapes and illustrations reflect the hand-painted gold stenciling, nature inspired metal-work, and radiating patterns found throughout. And an arched logo honors its distinctive soaring arches and their superior acoustics. It was essential we made this historic landmark relevant for today’s audiences by merging its storied history with its limitless future. By driving awareness to the names who have taken the stage over the decades — musicians to presidents — we inspire future artistic talent. The outcome is an expression that is glowing, welcoming, and world-class. It has a magnetic attraction that pulls you in, and an epicness that's somehow intimate. Functionally, the new identity is dynamic, flexible, and robust. But more broadly, it amplifies The Auditorium's mission to bring world-class entertainment to all people of Chicago.

Brand Strategy

Brand Identity

Logo design

TONE OF VOICE

brand guidelines

brand collateral

signage

motion & animation

sizzle video

2025 – PRINT Awards – Branding Identities & Identity Systems – First Place
2025 – PRINT Awards – Logos – Second Place
2026 – Graphis Design Awards – Honorable Mention

Posters for The Auditorium advertising famous performances with ABBA, Bob Marley, and B.B. King.
Montage of various Auditorium Theatre architectural building structures and designs.
Patterned yellow iconography with intricate orange detailing for The Auditorium Theatre.
Spotlight yellow color swatch with The Auditorium theatre in the background.

Much like the physical arches define the theatre’s architectural design and astounding sound experience, the new arched logo is the foundation for the identity system. It has the capacity to spotlight acts past and present. It can house a range of messages from the theatre's inspiring mission statement to something as functional as a QR code. When repeated, it radiates with a resonance you can almost hear.

Sizzle reel featuring The Auditorium Theatre logo, event space, and messaging.
Three social media mockup templates for The Auditorium with theatre seats in the background.
Four event posters for The Auditorium featuring headline artists and performers.
Black Auditorium t-shirt with Prince, ABBA, and other musical artists' names displayed.
Hand holding a black Auditorium tote bag with yellow floral print.
Promotional advertisements for The Auditorium featuring Smokey Robinson, Prince, and Erykah Badu.
FCS logo with various scattered brand messages and visual designs.

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