My name is Dean Gerszonovicz and I am a graphic designer operating on unceded territory of the Wurundjeri and Wadawurrung nations. I am passionate for design as I find it a great creative outlet to express my ideas into a range of different outcomes. I’m interested in the use of design to visually capture audiences whilst inspiring action. The underrepresentation of women, LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities in Australia’s music scene is a prominent issue that I am passionate about as it affects many around me. QUAE is a group aimed at combatting this issue by platforming artists of these groups in events and publications. I have created a poster series, a magazine and a social media page for QUAE.
QUAE - a second home on the dance floor
QUAE is an event group that aim to platform women, LGBTQ+ and BIPOC artists in order to help grow these communities in a CIS gendered, straight white male dominated industry. They aim at reclaiming and creating a safe space on dance floors by returning to the black and queer roots of electronic music.
QUAE - Poster Series
Poster series aimed to promote the group and reflect its core values. 3 sets of three posters all showcasing different qualities and values related to women, the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities.
QUAE - Poster Series
Poster series mocked up in real life setting.
QUAE - Magazine
QUAE magazine is a publication aimed at platforming not only artists of these targeted communities, but also labels, other groups and industry professionals to shine light on underrepresented and underappreciated groups.
QUAE - Magazine
Spreads from issue 001 of the QUAE magazine.
QUAE - Social Media Page
Social media page for QUAE in which they will promote upcoming events along with forthcoming issues of their magazine.
Dean Gerszonovicz, QUAE - a second home on the dance floor
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