Islam Allam

DUBAI FOOD 

FESTIVAL

ROLE

Graphic Design

Campaign Brand

&Style Guideline


Agency

Hrmny


YEAR

2023

The Dubai Food Festival (DFF) is a culinary carnival that celebrates all things food in the dazzling city of Dubai. It's a two-week long extravaganza that tantalizes taste buds with a smorgasbord of events, flavors, and experiences. Foodies from around the world flock to Dubai during this time to indulge in the vibrant atmosphere and endless culinary delights.


The Flavors of DFF


Conceptualizing Culinary Celebration:

• Immersive Research: An in-depth examination of previous editions, competing landscapes, and audience demographics provided a thorough grasp of the festival’s distinct identity and aims.

• Thematic Distillation: Key ideas of cultural tapestry, gastronomic adventure, and joyful extravagance were distilled to steer the brand’s path.


Crafting a Visual Palette:

  • • Enticing Color Synergy: A vibrant primary palette of bold purple and turquoise evoked culinary diversity, inclusivity, and energetic ambiance. Black and gold accents for premier events exuded sophistication and exclusivity.
  • • Typographic Precision: HelveticaNeue’s clean lines and optimal legibility ensured versatility and clarity across diverse communication platforms.

  • Building a Cohesive Identity:
  • • Dynamic Visual Language: The harmonious blend of real-food photography, brand-relevant graphic elements, and consistent color palettes fostered immediate brand recognition and strengthened brand recall.
  • • Unified Execution: Consistent application of brand elements across all touchpoints – digital, print, and experiential – fostered a seamless brand experience.


Ensuring Adaptability & Scalability:

  • • Flexible Framework: The brand guidelines provided a comprehensive yet adaptable framework, allowing for customization while maintaining brand integrity.
  • • Scalable System: Designed for sustained growth, the system accommodates future festival iterations and diversifying communication needs.


The Branding Impact 

  • • Enhanced Brand Recognition: The distinctive visual identity effectively captured attention and established a strong recognition value.
  • • Audience Engagement: The vibrant and interactive design elements resonated with audiences, fostering engagement and participation.
  • • Festival Synergy: The cohesive brand seamlessly integrated with the event’s overall theme and messaging, contributing to its overall success.

Design Showcase