Starbucks Mural: All we need is paper, cardboard and tape...

My firm started as a traditional graphic design firm in 1987. We did everything from branding to packaging to environmental graphics. One project that was lots of fun was a mural for a local Starbucks near the College Conservatory of Music on the University of Cincinnati's campus.

We were asked to represent the different areas of study in this department including Dance, Opera, Theatrical Set Design, etc...

We split the full mural into panels and each person in the office worked on 2-3 panels.

 

 

I created a paper material chart for everyone to follow. It was coded with numbers and letters to help show which paper would go where.

This guide, below, was a thumbnail sketch of what the mural would potentially look like. It was the coordinating reference for the chart above.

We created a dimensional paper sculpture made of paper, corrugated cardboard and tape.

We then had the whole piece photographed and made into large vinyl wall paper to be installed in the store interior.

We had tons of fun working together to create this image...and the students love it because it is a reflection of what they are studying.