Dine Distill & Descent

Dine, Distill, & Descent is a comprehensive environmental branding system built for a multi-stage, after-hours social event at Navy Pier. Designed for young professionals, the visual strategy transforms an expansive public space into an accessible, energetic networking hub by balancing social engagement with clear navigation.

To maximize visibility for the nighttime setting, the branding features bright, luminous pink and electric blue accents contrasted against a deep navy backdrop. These vibrant color choices imitate glowing neon lights and twinkling stars, ensuring touchpoints pop in low-light environments. From small industry passes to large-scale street graphics, the responsive branding system translates the evening timeline into highly visible physical markers that elevate the late-night experience.

Scope: Event Identity, Wayfinding Systems, Campaign Design

Deliverables: Tri-Fold Brochure, Wayfinding Signage, Custom Badges, Event Merchandise

Software: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign

Year: Fall, 2026

Image of Logo and Branding with a pink background and various flowers around the logo. Mockup of the passes for this event one is a pink, one is a green, and one is a brown color theme with a pink background. Mockup of the passes for this event one is a pink, one is a green, and one is a brown color theme with a pink background.
Image of the expressive type poster with the word imperfect on it with other phrases Image of the inverted expressive type poster with the word imperfect on it with other phrases
Mockup of the passes for this event one is a pink, one is a green, and one is a brown color theme with a pink background.
Image of the expressive type poster with the word imperfect on it with other phrases Image of the inverted expressive type poster with the word imperfect on it with other phrases
Mockup of the passes for this event one is a pink, one is a green, and one is a brown color theme with a pink background.
Image of the expressive type poster with the word imperfect on it with other phrases Image of the inverted expressive type poster with the word imperfect on it with other phrases
Image of the expressive type poster with the word imperfect on it with other phrases Image of the inverted expressive type poster with the word imperfect on it with other phrases

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