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For generations, visual and narrative symmetry
have been used to tell stories in film, most
famously by filmmakers like Stanley Kubrick,
Wes Anderson, Jordan Peele and Greta Gerwig.
And we also found beautiful symmetry within
The Festival, too.

The Festival spans eight days. And there are
eight legs on an octopus, too — the Festival’s
iconic, reoccurring mascot.

Working from this idea, we designed a new
kaleidoscopic octopus. It creates hypnotic
abstractions that form the art for The Festival.
In animated form, the octopus’ tentacles invite
you into a world filled with colors glowing like
bioluminescence — all against the drama of
a dark cinema screen.
We also created custom typography accented
with fluid details inspired by the ocean and
marine life, so central to the community
of Woods Hole. The result is a collision of
geometry with curvilinear embellishment
that echo styles from very early cinema,
including Art Nouveau. These elements form
symmetrical designs that seek to capture
the cinematic artistry on display this week —
and in the spirit of Woods Hole, itself.

Nick Ace
Daniel Ferro
Beth Johnson
Morgan Light
Eron Lutterman
Rohan Rege
Emily Sneddon
COLLINS
San Francisco / New York City / Woods Hole

COLLINS is a team of 65 who design
strategy, communications, products and
environments for many of the world’s leading
brands including Spotify, Disney, Nike, Bose,
Twitch, The Guggenheim, Girl Scouts,
The Exploratorium and The San Francisco
Symphony.
We opened our place in Woods Hole as
a creative sanctuary for our community to
recharge and experience the transformative
influence of the sea and nature.

When COLLINS was given the opportunity to
be a part of this work, in a community we also
call home, we couldn’t help but to dive right in.
We hope you enjoy your time here.