Quorum: A Collaborative Choir Brand Identity



In a team, I worked as a designer to create a cohesive, unified brand identity for the Denver choir group, Quorum. Quorum is a Denver-based collective choir focused on community, inclusivity, and creative collaboration. Built on the idea that every singer’s voice counts, Quorum emphasizes collective ownership by intentionally operating without a traditional choir director. Instead, the group embraces a co-led, non-hierarchical approach to performance. Through both modern and traditional choral works, the group is carving out its place in Denver’s vibrant arts scene by building real connections through music.

After looking at Quorum's current assets, we wanted to rebrand, elevate, and evolve Quorum. A clear brand identity would expand Quorum’s presence in the local performance scene. The representatives of Quorum, Ashley Hoffman and Tony Domenick wanted their new identity to reflect the artistry and inclusivity behind their group through a refined and professional image. This new identity would create opportunities for growth, connection, and creativity. I was responsible for creating the logo mark, seasonal trifold brochures, and the event pages for the website.


Primary Lockup - Horizontal
Secondary Lockup - Stacked
Iconic Mark


The logo marks

In the initial meeting, Hoffman and Domenick made it clear they wanted to keep their iconic “Q” mark in the new lockup. The design team drafted 12 potential logos for Quorum to claim as the symbol of their collective. Using Adobe Illustrator, I designed a version that references the staff from sheet music. I adapted this motif into a fluid staff to place inside the counter of the “Q,” drawing the eye to the logo mark.

Quorum’s new logo marks revolve around the stylized “Q,” designed to echo the flowing, interconnected spirit of the choir. Each mark incorporates organic, fluid elements that represent the collaborative movement of voices within the group. These visual forms are more than decoration. They’re a reflection of Quorum’s identity, where no single voice stands apart, and every part contributes to the whole.





Winter Color Palette



Summer Color Palette


Brand Colors

The Winter Palette for Quorum leans into a rich, calming range of blues and purples, capturing the stillness, depth, and reflective nature of the season. These hues evoke a sense of quiet resonance and layered interplay, mirroring the intimate, inward energy of winter performances. At the heart of the palette is Bravura, a deep expressive purple and hero color.

The Spring Palette for Quorum introduces a sense of vividness and warmth, offering an energetic counterpoint to the cool, introspective tones of the Winter Palette. Built around complementary hues, it brings balance to the brand’s color system, ensuring visual variety while maintaining a connected, harmonious identity. At the center is Forza, a bold, brilliant orange that radiates vitality, optimism, and momentum.


Quorum Icon in Possible Color Arrangement


For logos, while the approved black and white versions are preferred, color versions from the active seasonal palette may be used when appropriate, but only if there’s substantial contrast between the logo color and the background. This maintains legibility and brand presence while allowing for creative, on-brand applications.

Display
Primary
Secondary


Typefaces

The display typeface, Zahrah, is reserved exclusively for the Quorum logo mark and must never be used in headings, body copy, or promotional text. Its distinctive, flowing character was selected to represent the ensemble’s identity within the logo.

The primary typeface, Mrs Eaves XL Serif OT, serves as the foundation of the brand’s typography. It conveys a sense of refined tradition and approachable sophistication, making it ideal for headings, subheadings, and titles across print and digital applications. Its balanced proportions and strong readability bring a timeless quality to the brand’s messaging. 

Supporting this, Mr Eaves Mod OT functions as the secondary typeface for body text, captions, and supporting information. Clean, modern, and understated, it serves as a neutral counterpoint to the primary serif, ensuring clear, accessible communication while maintaining the brand’s elegant tone.









Landing Page
Landing Page: Upcoming Events
All Events Page
Event Page


Website

The digital space that amplifies Quorum’s presence in Denver’s music scene. Each page with a curated color palette that echoes the energy of the seasons.

Using Figma, I thoughtfully combined images, color, and typography elements to create a unified, expressive digital experience reflective of the group’s collaborative voice. Every layout maintains a clear, intentional visual hierarchy, carefully balancing type scales, palette use, and image treatments to guide the viewer’s attention in a way that feels natural, refined and communicates a strong identity.


Responsive Website on Desktop
Responsive Website on Phone


Brochures

These versatile brochures are crafted for every audience and event. Each season features fresh pictures and timeless design. I used Adobe InDesign as my layout software to precisely combine text and image in a pleasing composition.


Outside of Winter Season Trifold Brochure
Inside of Winter Season Trifold Brochure
Outside of Summer Season Trifold Brochure
Inside of Summer Season Trifold Brochure


I integrated imagery, color, and typography to create a visually cohesive experience to captures the essence of Quorum in the seasonal brochures. I established a clear visual hierarchy through layout, carefully balancing type, color, and imagery to guide the viewer with intention and ease.

Like web design, the hierarchy is grounded in the typography, color, and image guidelines to ensure consistency, legibility, and a strong, unified brand presence. Elements like gradient-mapped photography, paired typefaces, and palette control should work together to reinforce the brand’s character.


Folded Quorum Winter Season Tri-fold Brochure
Folded Quorum Summer Season Tri-fold Brochure
Open Quorum Winter Season Trifold Brochure
Open Quorum Summer Season Trifold Brochure


Merchandise

These everyday essentials are designed for all ages and lifestyles. Each season features updated designs in a refined, seasonal color palette.


Quorum Seasonal Mugs
Quorum Seasonal Mugs with Primary Lockup
Quorum Seasonal Scarves
Quorum Seasonal Tote Bags


Discussion

The Unified Voices campaign for Quorum: A Collaborative Choir was successfully received by the group. The campaign taught me valuable lessons about delegating tasks to complete an identity rebrand within a group of designers and how to apply my strengths in layout, color, imagery, and type. 

This project strengthened my skills in the Adobe Suite and refined my workflow. I used the pathfinder tool in Adobe Illustrator to create Quorum’s new logo and used its batch export features to transfer to Adobe InDesign. Adobe InDesign was instrumental in creating the seasonal trifold brochures because of the parent page feature. This tool sped up my workflow and assisted me in creating a parent template to seamlessly change the assets for both seasons. 

I am proud of the work I completed in this project, and I appreciate Quorum’s time and consideration. This project was prepared as part of CU Denver’s Design Studio III FINE 4400 curriculum from March to May in 2025.