Mizzou International Composers Festival
Brand Identity
Role: Creative direction and design
Client: Mizzou New Music Initiative
Brand Identity and Art Direction for a festival that pushes the boundaries of contemporary classical music.
Each July, the Mizzou International Composers Festival (MICF) transforms Columbia, MO, into a hub for forward-thinking composition, featuring public concerts, workshops, and presentations. Distinguished guest composers and eight emerging resident composers from around the world collaborate with Alarm Will Sound, shaping new works in real time.
This dynamic system captures the energy and experimentation of contemporary composition. Bold geometric forms and fluid letterforms create a visual language that mirrors rhythm, movement, and collaboration. Rooted in exploration, connection, and inclusion, the identity balances playfulness with precision—reflecting the festival’s role as a driving force for new music.
The design system is both expressive and structured, offering a flexible foundation that evolves with the festival’s future while staying unmistakably MICF.
