This Portishead poster was designed as an experimental exploration of mood, composition, and visual texture. The aim was to create something that felt emotionally charged and slightly disorienting, reflecting the tension, atmosphere, and layered intensity often associated with the band’s sound. Rather than approaching it as a conventional promotional piece, the poster was treated as a visual response to tone and feeling.

The design leans into contrast, distortion, and composition to create a sense of unease and depth. Elements were arranged to feel expressive rather than overly resolved, allowing the piece to hold onto a rawer, more instinctive energy. That approach made space for the poster to feel immersive and visually arresting without becoming overly polished.

A major focus was using graphic design as a way to translate sound into image. The final piece emphasizes atmosphere over literal interpretation, using form, texture, and hierarchy to evoke a feeling rather than explain it directly. The result is a poster that functions as both a tribute to the band’s identity and a study in experimental visual language.

An experimental poster inspired by one of my favorite bands.

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Motion Graphics

Poster, Motion graphics

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Portishead — Sour Times Poster (Personal Project)

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