PROJECT OVERVIEW
For me, this project was about more than a website.
The American Jazz Museum sits in Kansas City's historic 18th & Vine district, one of the most important jazz corridors in America and home to the legacy of Charlie Parker and generations of musicians who helped shape the sound of jazz.
Working with the team at Forum One, we partnered with museum leadership, educators, and local artists to refresh the museum's brand and digital experience. The goal was to honor the history of the institution while creating a modern system that could support exhibitions, education programs, performances, and community storytelling for years to come.
Project Highlights
Led the creative direction and design of a new brand identity and award-winning website for the American Jazz Museum.
Developed a flexible visual system inspired by the rhythm, improvisation, and cultural legacy of jazz.
Created a typography-driven brand language that empowered museum staff to produce engaging marketing and educational materials.
Designed a digital experience that connected visitors to the stories, music, and history of Kansas City's iconic 18th & Vine Jazz District.
Goals
Modernize the museum's brand and digital presence while honoring its cultural significance.
Increase awareness of Kansas City's role as one of America's most important jazz centers.
Create a scalable identity system that could support exhibitions, performances, education programs, and community initiatives.
Build a website experience that felt immersive, interactive, and reflective of the energy of jazz itself.
Results
Delivered a unified brand and digital experience spanning the museum, Gem Theater, Blue Room, educational programs, and visitor engagement initiatives.
Established a flexible visual system that continues to support the museum's marketing and storytelling efforts.
Created an award-winning website experience that helped bring the museum's mission and history to a broader audience.
Strengthened the museum's ability to celebrate and preserve an important chapter of American and Black cultural history.






