Harrison Jude

Adweek Events

In 2022 alone, Adweek Events produced over 12 events, each with a unique theme and visual identity. Previously, these events were largely disconnected, with little cohesive branding linking them. Some major events barely acknowledged their connection to the Adweek Events umbrella. The development of the Adweek Events Lockup required a delicate balance. It aimed to create an underlying cohesive framework that It aimed to create an underlying cohesive framework that could unite all events under the Adweek Events banner, while preserving each event’s unique expression.

the teams
Creative

Our team operated as a small, nimble, and mighty force, composed of only a handful of designers.

marketing

Collaborated closely with the marketing team from the inception of our new branding to the production of assets for a multi-channel marketing campaign and in-person event branding.

my role
Ideation

Collaborated closely with the marketing team from the inception of our new branding to the production of assets for a multi-channel marketing campaign and in-person event branding.

motion

Developed motion guidelines for the system.

systemization

Expanded the original lockup concept to include a larger family of variants suitable for a wider range of situations.


Extended the visual language of the oblique across the brand, incorporating it into elements from CTAs to headshot treatments.

events lockup system

A dynamic lockup system that can adapt not only to the brand, but to any physical context.

stacking modes
Lockup Modes
inline modes
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Morph Contextually To Scale and prominence

Event Lockups are designed not only to be used across a large range of assets, but within a wide range of prominence as well. Event Lockups created with this system are designed to be able to fall back visually on certain assets to allow the content to shine, while still being able to take center stage on assets where the event itself is the content, such as on event venue branding or the show opener.

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before and after microsite design
footer before and after
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event type hero versions