Kihikihi — Exhibition Identity and Website

/ OVERVIEW

Kihikihi takes its name from the Māori word for cicada. The identity explores emergence, rhythm, and resonance through repetition, waveform motifs, and modular typography. The system spans risograph ephemera, flexible logos, gallery signage, and a responsive website that documents the work and context.

Objective: build a cohesive language that supports collaboration and experimentation while respecting cultural nuance and place.

/ LINK

Visit kihikihi.info

/ APPROACH

Modular rhythm system for print and web layouts
Waveform-inspired rules and grids for motion and flow
Type scales tuned for gallery read distances and mobile
Accessible colour and clear content hierarchy

/ CONTRIBUTIONS

Identity design and guidelines
Poster series and risograph collateral
Signage and banner production files
Website design and build

/ TOOLS

HTML and CSS
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator

/ CREDITS

Artist: Anne Niemetz
Collaborators: Newton Chan, Sam Carswell
Venue: Thistle Hall, Wellington
Exhibition dates: 2024
Photography: Ethan Sheaf-Morrison

Detail spread from the printed catalogue showing modular grid and waveform rules — Catalogue detail. Modular grid and waveform rules.

Exterior banners on the facade with the wordmark.

Window banners during installation with alignment guides visible — Window banners during installation.