Challenge

You probably wouldn’t expect the Sydney Opera House to have any problems attracting an audience. Yet when we started working with them back in 2014, we realised they were facing exactly that. So with a challenge to change perceptions and a vision of a sculptural form language, we set out to create a brand that could live up to the building.

What we did

We created Shifting Perspectives—a brand idea that inspires conversation around culture and art, and helps visitors understand there’s more to the Sydney Opera House than opera. Paired with Shifting Perspectives is a sculptural form language. The architectural principles set by Jørn Utzon became the foundation for the brand identity. We used the same geometries and inspirations to develop a flexible brand system across brand assets, motion, and communications. Sails are used to draw attention and interact with photography, while the 3D Utzon typeface reflects the contours of the building itself.

DESIGN, IDENTITY
Two magazine covers labeled "What's On" for December/January are displayed side-by-side. The left cover features a shirtless man in a bowtie with a playful, surprised expression. The right cover is in black and white, depicting a man and woman with neutral expressions. Both covers incorporate the text "DEC/JAN."
A female model gazes intently while wearing a white crop top and elaborate geometric paper ruff collar, augmented by vibrant blue eye makeup and voluminous dark hair. The phrase "Point of View" is positioned at either side of her.