The poster on the far left showcases the spirit of ACL Music Fest. Emphasis is put on the significance that Austin is known as the "live music capital of the world." The middle (Kacey Musgraves) and far right (Foo Fighters) poster represents the festival's headlining artist that draw the biggest crowds. The two headliners represent varying distinct music genres, proving that the festival does have a broad range of musical guests. The Kacey Musgraves and Foo Fighters posters were both designed in a manner that reflects the artist in a significant way. All the elements chosen within each headliner poster are supposed to be instantly recognizable to true fans of the artists.
ACL Music Festival Poster Series
Graphic Design Final Portfolio | Spring 2020 | Professor Stephen Zhang
The Austin City Limits Music Festival is an annual music festival held in Zilker Park in Austin, Texas on two consecutive three-day weekends. Inspired by the famed music TV show of the same name, ACL Music Fest annually features one of the best diverse lineups anywhere in the world.
The poster series is meant to promote the annual festival and depict the surreal festival experience.