To stay current, festivals refresh their visual identity every year. The inside cologne music festival is also taking on this challenge. Together with Ceylan Aksu and Paula Geisen, the entire festival was structured, planned, and designed.

inside cologne is an all-city music festival that takes place at various venues across Cologne. It brings together diverse music genres, venues, people, and ultimately the entire city into a single festival.

Based on various design guidelines for each new year, Felix Darius designed the 2027 edition. This year’s visual identity reflects the diversity and richness of the different people, tastes, and places that come to life during the festival. Through impactful typographic work, a strong presence is created that immediately captivates the audience.

Team: Ceylan Aksu, Felix Darius & Paula Geisen