African Tea Time Event Poster, Michigan State University African Studies Center

Designed a promotional poster for African Tea Time, a recurring speaker series hosted by Michigan State University’s African Studies Center, spotlighting voices on African cultural, political, and socioeconomic experiences.

The brief called for a design that could hold institutional credibility (university branding, formal event details) while still feeling warm and inviting, since the series centers personal storytelling and community dialogue. I built the layout around a clear visual hierarchy: bold typographic treatment for the event name to anchor attention, a high-impact speaker portrait to build personal connection, and clean, scannable info blocks (date, time, link) so viewers can act immediately without hunting for details.

Color and type choices pull from the university’s brand palette, keeping the design instantly recognizable as an official MSU program while giving it enough personality to stand out in a crowded social feed.

Skills: Event graphic design, brand-consistent layout design, information hierarchy, social media asset design