To create a campaign pack and identity design for the MTV Music Week 2022 in Düsseldorf to promote the event and help to build its vibe and attitude using both digital and printed materials.

The concept for the project requires flexiblity to be easy adaptable for different purposes.
The goal was to develop a creative campaign and design the identity of the show from concepting to production to create visuals suitable for all media platforms: on air graphics, merchandising, digital & social media, on the ground events and city invasion during MTV MUSIC WEEK 2022.

The event takes place in Düsseldorf – a place with a unique trademarks significant for both the city and its visitors, such as Little Tokyo with its Japanese community, Dusseldorf-born band Kraftwerk, luxury shopping on Königsallee, pink castle Schloss Benrath and German Musician and pop culture: Kraftklub, Die Toten Hosen, Rin, Casper, Marteria, Lena Meyer-Landrut, Shirin David, Zoe Wees.

The project should bring a feeling of being made by locals for locals.

The name of the city Düsseldorf stands for two separated parts “Dussel” and “Dorf”; it is a city based on contrasts. From one side it is minimal, synthetic, clean and structured; from another it is a chaotic, raw, natural and playful place. Düsseldorf is a significant landmark when it comes to art and culture; and the architecture is an outstanding part of it. The spirit of the city makes it a special destination for prominent creative talents from different fields. The architectural ensemble of the city is a celebration of diversity. The city have a respect to its heritage but at the same time it pays a tribute to modernity with Frank O. Gehry ensemble, architectural synergy of the Kö-Bogen I and II and top of Königsallee.

Among other things, Düsseldorf has a unique music scene combining electronic and punk music. What’s more, Düsseldorf is home to such pioneers of the electronic genre as Kraftwerk and the Toten Hosen – the world famous bands of the punk scene.Another significant band from Düsseldorf NEU! influenced artists such as David Bowie, Blur, Placebo, Sonic Youth and Stereolab.
“No time to stop, history is being made”, sang Fehlfarben, a band who also got together in Düsseldorf.

Geometrics patterns in the project was inspired by architecture of Düsseldorf mixture with spatial typography and bright stunning colours to create a strong image. Bauhaus design influence the creative concept for the project in order to highlife the modern vibe to the visuals.
As a final outcome the graphics reflects the city spirit together with being relatable for the MTV audience and presenting itself contemporary and remarkable key visual.

Sebastian Onufszak is an award-winning illustrator, designer and art director based in Augsburg, Germany.
After successfully finishing his studies in communication design, the member of the Art Directors Club
worked as Creative Director and Art Director for several design and animation studios from 2001 up until 2009.
Since 2009, he starting out as a self-employed creative in the fields of print and interactive and motion media.
He further lectured on motion graphics and animation at the University of Applied Sciences in Augsburg.
His expressive and unique style landed him jobs with popular brands such as Adidas, Mercedes, Samsung and Karl Lagerfeld, to name but a few.
Onufszak’s commercial and personal works were featured in numerous design publications and exhibitions worldwide.

Giorgio Schwarz in an Italian design director working in a variety of fields and techniques including animation.
In the past 10 years he worked with International broadcasting companies, such as Discovery, Viacom
and Gazprom Media. He has a unique and clean style with a combination of design driven approach to creativity and problem solving.
During his career Giorgio won Promax Award multiple times, participating in projects worldwide.