Each summer, the University of Chicago partners with the Silverroom in the curation of free, outdoor concerts. The University of Chicago’s Amy Srodon approached Thirst to design the 2019 materials.

Thirst design intern Aisha McDaniel, from Chicago State University, under the direction of Nick Adam and Rick Valicenti designed the graphic program that included the identity, stage signage, flyers, and social media graphics.

The typographic design appears as a highly graphic pattern that feels rhythmic and musical. Inspiration was taken from the House party flyers of 1980’s Chicago, as well as, the concert posters from historic Colby Poster Printing Co.