On October 6, 2017, thousands gathered in Charlottesville to celebrate the launch of the University of Virginia's bicentennial with an opening night ceremony. The celebration told the story of the university, touching on achievements, a recognition of the imperfections of its past and a visualization of its future. A showcase of the arts, the event utilized stunning visuals, performance, and cutting-edge technology to create a compelling and deeply reflective evening with the Rotunda and Academical Village as a living canvas.
From the Judges' Report
We love the layered and different types of papers with different sizes on the cover, plus the small insert inside
Nice color vignette on the cover with the historical illustration overlaid on top of the modern image
Nice element: the blind emboss on the orange cover overlay
Color theme is bright and beautiful
Blending the old and new is well done – tying the historical photos with new photos looks great
The bold color vignettes help tie different styles and quality of photos together
The design was trendy and cohesive throughout, even a little retro; nice diagonal pattern graphic element tied piece together
