graphic design

themed entertainment

playground

about

Interview with a Vampire is a screen play that was published in 1976. The play can be taking place in the current day because no matter what, there needs to be flashbacks to the past and they can take place however long ago they need to be. I decided to keep the play in the time periods that it takes place.

Programs Used:

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Procreate

The first piece is the invitation given to Louis. I approached it as a formal theatrical document, drawing from 19th-century typography and historic playbills. The layout uses symmetry, refined serif type, and restrained ornamentation to convey prestige and exclusivity. Subtle texture and contrast introduce tension beneath the elegance, hinting that the performance promises more than entertainment.

The second piece is a poster for The Masque of the Red Death, the production staged at the theatre. Here, scale and hierarchy heighten drama, with bold title treatment and shadowed forms creating visual weight. The design balances grandeur and decay, reinforcing the theatrical spectacle while foreshadowing the darkness behind the curtain.

Some Process Work

I began by researching late 1800s posters, focusing on works by Jules Chéret and past designs for Masque of the Red Death. This helped me understand the era’s typography, color palettes, and visual approaches, as well as the mood and tone needed to reflect the play. I then sketched logos for the theatre and created thumbnails for the poster and invitation layouts, keeping the period and setting in mind.

Once the concepts were established, I developed the final deliverables, including poster and invitation designs, elevations, and mockups. I aimed to balance historical accuracy with visual impact, using bold typography and striking colors that would feel authentic to the late 19th century while standing out to modern audiences.

The invitations were designed to feel luxurious, featuring red foiling across the type and designs, with a die-cut top resembling vampire teeth. The poster remained simpler, reflecting the straightforward, eye-catching style of 19th-century French posters, while still conveying the eerie and dramatic atmosphere of Masque of the Red Death.

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