Universal Music Canada

Universal Music Canada

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The Funhouse

An immersive venue in the heart of Toronto, elevated by quirky branding and fun web elements.

Roles: Branding + Graphics/animation + Product design
Content: Visual identity + Website
 

 

The Mission

Design and brand an immersive art space presented by Universal Music Canada, featuring visuals and performances by local visual artists and musicians.
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The Approach

The brand’s visual identity was inspired by Art Deco hotels, presented in a fun modern style. It’s "The Funhouse", after all.
 
The website opened with an interactive archaic-but-magical elevator, which teleported visitors to sections for buying tickets, learning about the artists and musicians involved, and finding venue information.
Splash page
Splash page
The "falling down the rabbit hole" experience involved many moving parts, with our bellboy raccoon mascot guiding the visitor deeper into the journey.
Scroll-based JS animation
Scroll-based JS animation
 
Artworks by local artists completed the overall hotel theme and were used across all print, web, and promotional materials.
Illustrations by Emily May Rose
Illustrations by Emily May Rose
And since live events happened year-round: Different vibes for different seasons!
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Patrick Lo
Maker of Ideas + Design

 
🇨🇦  Based in Montreal
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plo@pleaseleaveon.com
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