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Citizen by CNN • Brand Identity & Motion

 
 

Citizen by CNN 2020 • Branding + Motion

Citizen is an annual conference featuring CNN correspondents and guests addressing current issues in the US.

Working from an existing visual identity, I refreshed the design to a dark color scheme, redesigned existing backdrops from “center aligned” to more abstracted and rhythmic, and updated the motion language with new alpha mattes that animated more organically.

Art Direction: Padriac Driscoll

 

Existing branding from 2018-2019

 

Citizen 2020 Brand Identity Update

 
 

BTS / Process

 

Since this conference adapted from in-person to virtual for lockdown in 2020, our deliverables list shifted to all digital.

I translated the updated visual identity across numerous panel screens which made up the studio environment and interview screen backgrounds.

 
 

Massive AE file with animated background split into 14 panels

Layout for backdrop screens, side panels, and floor LED.

 
 

Conference Stills