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poster mockup in subway

The Dark Crystal

The Dark Crystal

The Dark Crystal

Movie Poster and Landing Page Design

Movie Poster and Landing Page Design

Movie Poster and Landing Page Design

Client

Jim Henson Entertainment, Disney

Jim Henson Entertainment, Disney

Jim Henson Entertainment, Disney

Tools

Photoshop, Figma

Photoshop, Figma

Photoshop, Figma

The Dark Crystal is a dark fantasy film originally released in 1982 and has spawned a cult following with it's beautiful storyline, intriguing characters, and lore. It is a world of mystery and heroism, set in a world gasping for fresh air and healing.

The Dark Crystal is a dark fantasy film originally released in 1982 and has spawned a cult following with it's beautiful storyline, intriguing characters, and lore. It is a world of mystery and heroism, set in a world gasping for fresh air and healing.

The Dark Crystal is a dark fantasy film originally released in 1982 and has spawned a cult following with it's beautiful storyline, intriguing characters, and lore. It is a world of mystery and heroism, set in a world gasping for fresh air and healing.

This project focused on developing an updated movie poster and landing page for both desktop web and mobile.

This project focused on developing an updated movie poster and landing page for both desktop web and mobile.

This project focused on developing an updated movie poster and landing page for both desktop web and mobile.

The Challenge

The Challenge

Utilizing Photoshop, a composite will need to be created using various art elements and blending together to create an engaging poster that will introduce the audience to the many characters and story elements of the film.

moodboard
moodboard
moodboard

Building Blocks

Various images and illustrations were gathered from across the internet and from official Dark Crystal pages. These elements were combined and layered with various textures, blending modes, masks, and other techniques.

Building Blocks

Various images and illustrations were gathered from across the internet and from official Dark Crystal pages. These elements were combined and layered with various textures, blending modes, masks, and other techniques.

Background and Figures

Background and Figures

I wanted to create a poster that was beautiful and exemplified the dark fantasy elements of the film. It was important to create a sense of depth and ancient lore. To achieve this, a background was first designed to have the style of an ancient manuscript and bordered by a landscape view of the land of Thra and the Skeksis' castle, the final destination of the story's journey.

poster background
poster background
poster background
poster figures
poster figures
poster figures

The Solution

The Solution

Background and figures combine to create a layered composite full of mysterious symbols, figures in action, and a message from the opening of the film that introduces us to the Hero's Journey, "Another world, Another time…In the Age of Wonder." Movie credits were meticulously typed and copied from the original theatrical depute. Alternate versions featured a CTA to view on Netflix.

completed movie poster for The Dark Crystal
completed movie poster for The Dark Crystal
completed movie poster for The Dark Crystal
movie poster mockup
movie poster mockup
movie poster mockup
poster mockup
poster mockup
poster mockup

Desktop Website

Desktop Website

Designed with both Photoshop and Figma, a prototype homepage was designed to compliment the new poster. This site entices the audience to explore lore and history of the world of The Dark Crystal and with a scrolling video feature to introduce us to trailers, inside scenes and other productions like the Age of Resistance series.

desktop website
desktop website
desktop website
website mockup
website mockup
website mockup

Mobile prototype

Mobile prototype

Designed with both Photoshop and Figma, a prototype homepage was designed to compliment the new poster. This site entices the audience to explore lore and history of the world of The Dark Crystal and with a scrolling video feature to introduce us to trailers, inside scenes and other productions like the Age of Resistance series.

mobile webpages
mobile webpages
mobile webpages
mobile phone mockup
mobile phone mockup
mobile phone mockup

Apparel Explorations

Apparel Explorations

A quick exploration into apparel application. The possibilities of various apparel, merchandise, and stickers featuring the design are endless.

tshirt mockup
tshirt mockup
tshirt mockup
hoodie mockup
hoodie mockup
hoodie mockup

The Impact

The Impact

We now have a refreshed and updated poster expanded into web and mobile. The Dark Crystal is ready to take on a new generation of audiences and fans.

poster mockup walkway
poster mockup walkway
poster mockup walkway

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Thank You =]

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