black, white, & read all over
I wanted to build something dependable for Kalos Church that they could fall back on when there wasn't an active series, or when a guest speaker came in. The goal was to create a consistent look that felt intentional and not like a placeholder. During weeks withought a defined theme, the service should still feel designed.
I kept everything in black and white. Part of that came from the pastor's preference, but it also helped reinforce the direction I wanted to take. Stripping out color forced the design to rely on clarity, structure, and beauty, which made every element feel more deliberate.
The core idea centered around communication such as, text, binary, html, sign language, braille, and Morse code. I hid the church's tagline "Make known the beauty of Jesus" using these different communication methods to add another layer of depth that people could engage with.
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From a visual standpoint, I pulled inspiration for places built around communication - radio stations, newspaper offices and printing rooms. Environments where information is constantly moving and being processed, with a strong focus on the era between the 1920s and 1950s.
Another layer that helped tie everything together was the signage. I leaned into the look of vintage neon from this same period. Simple, bold, and built to be read at a glance. Even without using color, I tried to capture that same energy through contrast, linework and layout. It gave the slides a bit of character and a sense of history, while keeping everything clean and legible. Minor details like hooks and string brought a sense of believability to the set.
Looking back, this project ended up being more than just a utility piece. It marked five years of designing sermon graphics for Kalos. I included subtle references to thirteen of the previos series throughout these slides through repurposing cad models or textures. They were small details most people won't notice, but I really enjoyed putting Easter eggs into the project. It felt like a quiet way to acknowledge all the work I've done over time along.
