2024 Vancouver International Jazz Festival

 

2024

Colorful flat illustration of diverse musicians and dancers celebrating at a jazz festival with vibrant characters on dark background.

Visual Identity • Illustration

Print Design • Digital Design • Social Media

Project details

The Vancouver International Jazz Festival, produced by Coastal Jazz, presents more than 150 performances across Downtown Vancouver and Granville Island, alongside free shows, talks, workshops, and late-night DJ sets.

Vancouver International Jazz Festival colorful poster displayed on Granville Island.

For this concept direction, I leaned into the celebratory spirit of attending a live jazz show. The illustrations feature a lively cast of dancing musicians, expressive characters, and whimsical animals, all moving together in rhythm. The mix of performers and playful figures reflects the diversity, spontaneity, and improvisational energy that define jazz.


A vibrant summer colour palette amplifies the sense of movement and warmth, shifting effortlessly between bold nighttime performances and cheerful daytime programming. Although this direction was not selected, it captures an exploration of character-driven storytelling and the joyful atmosphere of the festival.

Two Vancouver International Jazz Festival posters featuring colorful illustrations and artist lineups.
Colorful flat illustration of a cheerful trumpet player in red patterned pants with sparkle decorations on white background.
Vancouver International Jazz Festival banner with colorful illustrated musicians playing guitar and riding bicycle on teal background.

Credits

Client: Coastal Jazz

Studio: Massif Creative