Gabber Fest Poster Series
I designed a poster trio for Gabber Fest, a fictional music festival inspired by Gabber culture. I developed the festival’s name, created the logo, and designed two headliner posters along with a main event poster. To capture the authentic spirit of Gabber, I conducted extensive research into the music, visual style, and subculture.
Using InDesign and Photoshop, I combined vector graphics with photo editing techniques to create a raw, grunge aesthetic that reflects the high-energy, underground vibe of Gabber culture.
Research & Sketches
Logo Iterations & Final Logo
Final Posters
Idea Generation
Inspiration
On my trip to the Netherlands, I noticed how large the Gabber music scene was. I enjoyed the music and the fashion, and wanted to learn more about it.
Street Art / Graffiti in Amsterdam
Looking at all the street art in Amsterdam and the typical grunge style of Gabber, I was inspired to create music festival posters for a Gabber festival.
What Is Gabber?
Gabber is the first Dutch style of electronic music.
Characterized by fast beats, distorted and heavy kick drums, with dark themes and samples
Came to its peak in the 1990s, but is resurgent in today’s culture.
Fashion: tracksuits, bomber jackets, and often shaved heads
Dancing style: the hakken
Political leaning typically very liberal
