poster design
Poster design, with story at its core.
When I was a kid, my bedroom walls were covered with movie posters - they were windows into other worlds. Two, in particular, had me spellbound: The Goonies and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. They weren’t just decoration, they were hand drawn universes. I’d stare for hours, imagining the stories, feeling the tension, the excitement, wondering what lay beyond the frame.
That same sense of wonder still fuels my work today.
A truly cinematic poster isn’t just a piece of design – it’s storytelling in a single frame. It captures the essence of a film: its energy, tone, and soul. It has to command attention in every format, from a backlit cinema lobby to a scrolling feed. Whether stripped back and minimal or rich with layered detail, the best posters have one thing in common – they make you feel something before a single line of dialogue is spoken.
Approach & philosophy
Over the years, I’ve created posters for a wide range of projects. Each design is tailored with its own unique tone and identity, always with a focus on:
Strong visual narrative
Clean, intentional composition
A lasting emotional impression
The portfolio above is a selection of work that reflects this approach, crafted for filmmakers, studios, and creative agencies who value purposeful design and meaningful visual storytelling.
If you have a project in mind, drop me a line, I’d love to chat. hello@igarykelly.com