
How Oat Studio’s Creative Alchemy Reinvented Branding for Comedy Garden Festival

The London-based Oat Studio has triumphed in crafting an original and cliché-free visual identity for the prestigious Comedy Garden Festival. Infusing zest into event branding, this dynamic duo has set a new standard in the arena of vivacious visuals and distinctive design. The festival’s image overhaul began with a collaboration between Oat Studio and world-renowned illustrator Hedof, also known as Rick Berkelmans, who brought a delightful twist to the conventional imagery associated with comedy shows.
- Creative Brief: Steering clear of overdone tropes, the team was tasked with encapsulating the ebullience and unique flavor of the festival while offering easy-to-update design flexibility for lineup changes.
- Illustration Innovation: Hedof’s fascinating mixture of ‘twisted, colorful, and fantastical’ elements spins a narrative that beautifully mirrors the soul of the festival, with elements that speak humor with a hint of the surreal.
- Typography and Colors: Bold typefaces with whimsically smiling descenders and a vibrant, approachable color palette create a cohesive and inviting branding package that resonates across various mediums.
- Adaptable Assets: A meticulous selection of illustrations adorned the festival’s plethora of branding materials, from social media to on-site signage, ensuring a visually cohesive event.
Result? An irresistible blend of innovation and charm, where Oat Studio’s branding ingenuity has played a pivotal role in catapulting the festival’s popularity and ticket sales to unprecedented heights. The studio’s forward-thinking approach is a testament to their motto of offering ‘big agency quality to smaller businesses.’