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VENTHAVEN
VENTHAVEN
Venthaven is the world's only museum dedicated to ventriloquism. I enjoy oddities and museums, so I took the opportunity to refresh the museums brand as a part of a design strategy course. Being a rather small museum, I crafted a brand language that could amplify its voice & presence.
Venthaven is the world's only museum dedicated to ventriloquism. I enjoy oddities and museums, so I took the opportunity to refresh the museums brand as a part of a design strategy course. Being a rather small museum, I crafted a brand language that could amplify its voice & presence.
Venthaven is the world's only museum dedicated to ventriloquism. I enjoy oddities and museums, so I took the opportunity to refresh the museums brand as a part of a design strategy course. Being a rather small museum, I crafted a brand language that could amplify its voice & presence.
Venthaven is the world's only museum dedicated to ventriloquism. I enjoy oddities and museums, so I took the opportunity to refresh the museums brand as a part of a design strategy course. Being a rather small museum, I crafted a brand language that could amplify its voice & presence.
Client
PERSONAL WORK
Year
2022
Category
BRANDING
Research
Research
VentHaven, a ventriloquism museum in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, was founded in 1973 by William Shakespeare Berger. Built out of his garage, it showcases over 1,200 dummies and a vast collection of ventriloquism-related items, including puppets, photos, scripts, memorabilia, and more. The non-profit organization is open to the public.
VentHaven, a ventriloquism museum in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, was founded in 1973 by William Shakespeare Berger. Built out of his garage, it showcases over 1,200 dummies and a vast collection of ventriloquism-related items, including puppets, photos, scripts, memorabilia, and more. The non-profit organization is open to the public.
Research
VentHaven, a ventriloquism museum in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, was founded in 1973 by William Shakespeare Berger. Built out of his garage, it showcases over 1,200 dummies and a vast collection of ventriloquism-related items, including puppets, photos, scripts, memorabilia, and more. The non-profit organization is open to the public.
Design
Design
Like a ventriloquist, my goal was to make my subject come to life while retaining its own personal quirky charm( It is a museum of rather unsettling looking puppets after all...). They didn’t have a full word mark, just an abbreviated ‘VHM’, however had a surprisingly charming (and dare I say cute?) logo of a puppet head of which I would end up retaining. Inspired by old-fashion ventriloquism posters, I kept a similar font style and created alternate versions for other uses.
Like a ventriloquist, my goal was to make my subject come to life while retaining its own personal quirky charm( It is a museum of rather unsettling looking puppets after all...). They didn’t have a full word mark, just an abbreviated ‘VHM’, however had a surprisingly charming (and dare I say cute?) logo of a puppet head of which I would end up retaining. Inspired by old-fashion ventriloquism posters, I kept a similar font style and created alternate versions for other uses.
Design
Like a ventriloquist, my goal was to make my subject come to life while retaining its own personal quirky charm( It is a museum of rather unsettling looking puppets after all...). They didn’t have a full word mark, just an abbreviated ‘VHM’, however had a surprisingly charming (and dare I say cute?) logo of a puppet head of which I would end up retaining. Inspired by old-fashion ventriloquism posters, I kept a similar font style and created alternate versions for other uses.
Development
Development
To design for the museum, I aimed to create a striking visual language that sparks curiosity, making people wonder, "What else does this place have?" Deliverables include two business card designs, color-coded visitor lanyards for adults, kids, and seniors, two street ad posters, and a social media refresh. Embracing the puppets' eerie charm, I leaned into their creepiness to intrigue and attract visitors.
To design for the museum, I aimed to create a striking visual language that sparks curiosity, making people wonder, "What else does this place have?" Deliverables include two business card designs, color-coded visitor lanyards for adults, kids, and seniors, two street ad posters, and a social media refresh. Embracing the puppets' eerie charm, I leaned into their creepiness to intrigue and attract visitors.
Development
To design for the museum, I aimed to create a striking visual language that sparks curiosity, making people wonder, "What else does this place have?" Deliverables include two business card designs, color-coded visitor lanyards for adults, kids, and seniors, two street ad posters, and a social media refresh. Embracing the puppets' eerie charm, I leaned into their creepiness to intrigue and attract visitors.
Concept
Concept
Since VentHaven doesn't have much of a presence being so small, I made note to create pieces for public advertising like billboards and bus stops to draw people in.
Since VentHaven doesn't have much of a presence being so small, I made note to create pieces for public advertising like billboards and bus stops to draw people in.
