This is the most fun project I have ever worked on as a graphic designer and someone who studied music throughout my childhood. When a musician friend approached me about a very niche programming idea involving anime and jazz music, I had to get involved.
Cowboy Bebop LIVE is an immersive experience including a live 14-piece jazz band made up of professional musicians called the Bebop Bounty Big Band, who perform the hit soundtrack while the audience watches scenes from the iconic anime on the big screen.
I created event posters with branding reflective of scenes from the anime, and used subtle animations for social graphics resembling the title sequence and reflecting the multimedia experience.
Less than a year old, the band’s audience has grown from playing in small, but packed venues around Orlando, to large comic conventions like Megacon. They gained spots on local television news stations and publications, earned recognition from voice actors themselves, have been featured on a niche podcast, and get recognized in person across the state. The band’s audience continues to grow and perform at bigger venues.