Description
The Cairo Jazz Festival poster was designed as a visual translation of music into color, rhythm, and movement. Inspired by the improvisational spirit of jazz, the composition brings together a dynamic mix of musical instruments that appear to flow and interact, creating a sense of harmony and spontaneous energy. Each illustrated element represents a different sound and rhythm, reflecting the diversity of jazz music and its ability to blend cultures and styles seamlessly.
Bold, vibrant colors were intentionally chosen to express the emotional intensity and liveliness of live jazz performances, while textured brush strokes add depth and a hand-crafted feel that echoes the raw and expressive nature of the genre. The overlapping elements and fluid forms guide the viewer’s eye across the poster, simulating the experience of music moving through space.
The design also highlights Cairo as a cultural hub where tradition meets contemporary artistic expression. By combining modern illustration techniques with musical symbolism, the poster aims to communicate the festival’s identity as a celebration of creativity, freedom, and artistic dialogue. This project was created as a student design work, focusing on translating sound into a powerful visual language that captures the essence of the Cairo Jazz Festival
This student campaign titled 'cairo jazz festival 17' was published in Egypt in December, 2025. It was created for the brand: CAIRO JAZZ FESTIVAL, by ad school: The Higher Institute Of Applied Arts. This Design medium campaign is related to the Music industry and contains 1 media asset. It was submitted 3 days ago by CREATIVE GRAPHIC DESIGNER: SAMA YASSER MOHAMED of APPLIED ARTS.
Credits
school: the high institute of applied arts 6TH OCTOBER CITY
under super vision: Dr. Eman salah
GRAPHIC DESIGN : SAMA YASSER MOHAMED
