MoMI

MoMI

Rebranding

Rebranding

Overview

Overview

MoMI rebrands to embody its purpose as an immersive museum educating visitors on the evolution and influence of film and media through a multi-dimensional identity.

MoMI rebrands to embody its purpose as an immersive museum educating visitors on the evolution and influence of film and media through a multi-dimensional identity.

My Role

My Role

Research
Brand Design
Art Direction
Motion Graphics

Research
Brand Design
Art Direction
Motion Graphics

Tools

Tools

Figma
Miro
Adobe CC
Sketchup

Figma
Miro
Adobe CC
Sketchup

Duration

Duration

15 Weeks

15 Weeks

Problem

The Museum of the Moving Image struggles with low brand recognition compared to larger museums, with its current visual identity not clearly or compellingly showcasing its interactive and immersive position as an experiential storyteller, posing future struggles to stay relevant amidst the evolving nature of film and media.

The Museum of the Moving Image struggles with low brand recognition compared to larger museums, with its current visual identity not clearly or compellingly showcasing its interactive and immersive position as an experiential storyteller, posing future struggles to stay relevant amidst the evolving nature of film and media.

Solution

A dynamic brand system that inspires curiosity, creativity, and participation, rooted in MoMI's purpose as an experiential storyteller and is reflective of its forward-thinking and unique personality, fostering greater brand distinction and relevance within the cultural landscape.

A dynamic brand system that inspires curiosity, creativity, and participation, rooted in MoMI's purpose as an experiential storyteller and is reflective of its forward-thinking and unique personality, fostering greater brand distinction and relevance within the cultural landscape.

Brand Profile

Brand Profile

Brand Positioning Statement

Brand Positioning Statement

For film and media enthusiasts, the Museum of the Moving Image is the paramount in immersive and experiential museums that provides its visitors with a unique opportunity to engage with the magic of film and media that has influenced society because of how the moving image has been a vital part of shaping contemporary art and culture.

For film and media enthusiasts, the Museum of the Moving Image is the paramount in immersive and experiential museums that provides its visitors with a unique opportunity to engage with the magic of film and media that has influenced society because of how the moving image has been a vital part of shaping contemporary art and culture.

Vision

Vision

Creating a lasting experience around the moving image and express how it shapes what we see and feel in the world.

Creating a lasting experience around the moving image and express how it shapes what we see and feel in the world.

Core Values

Core Values

Diversity & Inclusion
Educational Engagement
Innovation

Diversity & Inclusion
Educational Engagement
Innovation

Design Principles

Design Principles

Avant Garde

Avant Garde

Bold

Bold

Fluid

Fluid

Accessible

Accessible

Visual Identity

Visual Identity

"The Black Box"

"The Black Box"

The master logo symbolizes the museum's transformation and creativity, echoing the gathering of audiences around storytelling and performance by utilizing a central motif to create the illusion of a black box theater or stage.

A secondary logo monogram featuring the museum's anagram.

A tertiary logo consisting of just the logotype

The master logo symbolizes the museum's transformation and creativity, echoing the gathering of audiences around storytelling and performance by utilizing a central motif to create the illusion of a black box theater or stage.

A secondary logo monogram featuring the museum's anagram.

A tertiary logo consisting of just the logotype

As MoMI's current visual identity is inspired by their architectural design, we elevate it in this multi-dimensional rebrand, with the logo and other graphical elements built upon the isometric grid of their building located in Astoria, NYC.

Dynamic System

Dynamic System

Inspired by the idea of “The Black Box”, the adaptable performance space of a theater to our silver screens.

Each brand category is organized by color and visualized with our logo motif, which creates a perspective illusion inviting the viewer to look beyond the frame.

Inspired by the idea of “The Black Box”, the adaptable performance space of a theater to our silver screens.

Each brand category is organized by color and visualized with our logo motif, which creates a perspective illusion inviting the viewer to look beyond the frame.

LIGHTS.

CAMERA.

MOMI

Applications

Reflection

Reflection

Takeaways

Takeaways

A modern and dynamic brand identity that reflects the Museum of the Moving Image's history and brand purpose.

A modern and dynamic brand identity that reflects the Museum of the Moving Image's history and brand purpose.

Next Steps

Next Steps

Build a clear motion system that reflects MoMI’s core values.

Apply the motion across key touchpoints as dynamic prototypes


Explore new animated variations to push the identity further.

Build a clear motion system that reflects MoMI’s core values.

Apply the motion across key touchpoints as dynamic prototypes


Explore new animated variations to push the identity further.