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A2SF

Challenge / Objective

For decades, the Ann Arbor Summer Festival (A2SF) has been a cherished community tradition. It’s a city-wide event where music, movement, food, and conversation come together.

As long-time partners since 2004, we work closely with the A2SF team and the community every year. Recently, we got another opportunity to reimagine the brand experience from the inside out. Through deep collaboration, we clarified what sets the festival apart: variety, discovery, connection, and a true sense of joy.

Solution

“Take it all in.”

A positioning and expression that captures the energy of music under the stars, the taste of local flavors, and unforgettable moments shared among thousands of neighbors and new friends.

Refreshed positioning inspired us to simplify the brand architecture and create an engaging new digital hub that reflects the festival’s vibrancy and accessibility. The refreshed identity was then extended across festival experiences to bring the full spirit of A2SF to life.

Result

A clear, joyful invitation for everyone — honoring the festival’s roots that we know well while empowering its extraordinary future.

A blurred person walks past posters featuring musicians for A2SF. Each poster includes a close-up of the artist, concert date, and time.
A lively music venue scene with a passionate performer singing into a megaphone. A crowd cheers energetically. Text overlay reads "TAKE IT ALL IN."
Collage of vibrant posters featuring event details for A2SF. Includes bold texts like “Music, All Around You” and a Black Panther movie ad. Keywords: music, events, colorful.
A guitarist on stage with a blue-toned, energetic crowd. "Take it all in" text overlays the scene with "A2SF" cutout, evoking excitement and engagement.A singer performs passionately on stage, hand raised against a vibrant smoky backdrop. Bold text reads "Music, All Around You." The mood is dynamic and captivating.
A collage of six mobile screens showcases an arts festival app. Features include donation info, event tickets, newsletter signup, and podcast highlights. The tone is vibrant and engaging.Magazine open on a flat surface, showing a lively crowd dancing under colorful lights with text: "Neighbors. Friends. New Connections."
Three vibrant event posters for 'ABSF' with colorful abstract backgrounds. Each poster features dates, times, and 'Amococo Architects of Air.' Bright, dynamic design.
Two folded brochures on a light yellow background. The left one has red text about a podcast; the right one features blurred sunlight with "PODCASTS" text.A large, excited crowd of mostly young people stands behind a barrier at an outdoor concert during twilight. A tall clock tower is visible in the background.
Children joyfully dance outdoors at a festival, exuding happiness. The text "Happiness Everywhere" overlays the scene, emphasizing the joyful mood.