Sesame Street global brand and promotion graphics toolkit
Project Goals
As Sesame Street continued its international programming expansion they needed a new graphics package that was easy to version for different regions and feature their muppets in a unique way.
Joseph’s design approach was to focus on the iconic shapes and textures of the Sesame Street puppets. The promotional messaging was wrapped in these creative croppings and furry backgrounds. The design package was then extended across multiple international regions.
![Sesame Street broadcast design toolkit with Elmo and All New Season](https://kielydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Sesame-Street-Elmo-All-New-01-1024x576.jpg)
![Sesame Street promo toolkit design with the feathers of Big Bird](https://kielydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Sesame-Street-Feathers-1024x576.jpg)
![Broadcast branding Sesame Street toolkit design with Oscar the Grouch and New Season](https://kielydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Sesame-Street-Title-03-1024x576.jpg)
![Sesame Street promo toolkit design with Ernie](https://kielydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Sesame-Street-Ernie-02-1024x576.jpg)
![Sesame Street broadcast design toolkit with Grover and Tune In](https://kielydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Sesame-Street-Grover-Tune-In-1024x576.jpg)
The creative approach
The design approach was to focus on the up close personality and hug-ability of the iconic muppets like Grover, Ernie, Bert, Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Cookie Monster and more. Through close up crops and typography nestled into their fur a tactile and personal design package was achieved.
![Sesame Street promo toolkit design with the Sesame Street Logo in the fur of Cookie Monster](https://kielydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Sesame-Street-Fur-cookie-1024x576.jpg)
![Broadcast branding Sesame Street toolkit design with Elmoh and New Season](https://kielydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Sesame-Street-Title-05-1024x576.jpg)
![Sesame Street promo toolkit design with Bert hair](https://kielydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Sesame-Street-bert-logo-1024x576.jpg)
![Sesame Street marketing design with Big Bird feathers](https://kielydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Sesame-Street-Title-02-1024x576.jpg)
![Sesame Street promo toolkit design with the Sesame Street Logo in the fur of Rosita](https://kielydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Sesame-Street-ro-02-1024x576.jpg)
![Sesame Street broadcast design toolkit with Rosita and Tune In](https://kielydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Sesame-Street-Ro-Tune-In-01-1024x576.jpg)
![Sesame Street broadcast design toolkit with Ernies and New Episodes](https://kielydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Sesame-Street-Ernie-Tune-In-1024x576.jpg)
Style guide
The master color palette was developed to work with a wide range of muppets. Each international package was then narrowed down to a set of complimentary colors for each franchise. The typography guidelines needed to remain simple, fun and bold considering there would be a wide range of languages.
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![Sesame Street Brand typography Vag Rounded](https://kielydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sesame-street-type-vag-regular@2x.png)
![Sesame Street Brand typography Vag Rounded](https://kielydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sesame-street-type-vag-light@2x.png)
![Sesame Street promo toolkit design with Bert hair](https://kielydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Sesame-Street-Bert-Tune-In-01-1024x576.jpg)
![Sesame Street broadcast design toolkit with Rosita and New Episodes](https://kielydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Sesame-Street-New-Episode-01-1024x576.jpg)
![Broadcast branding Sesame Street toolkit design with Elmo, Cookie Monster and the Sesame Street Logo](https://kielydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ahlan-simsim-elmo-cookie-logo-1024x576.jpg)
Ahlan Simsim arabic graphic toolkit
The Ahlan Simsim Arabic package presented some unique design challenges with the reversed right to left layouts. Additional a new cast of muppets, Basama, Jad and Ma’zooza, needed to be more visible. A series of motion design sequences that moved from close up to mediums shots was developed to maintain the brand look while featuring the new muppets as well.
![Ahlan Simsim Arabic design Package for Sesame Street with Ma’zooza and Cookie Monster](https://kielydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ahlan-simsim-open-05.jpg)
![Ahlan Simsim Arabic design Package for Sesame Street with Elmo and Cookie Monster](https://kielydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ahlan-simsim-open-03-1024x576.jpg)
![Ahlan Simsim Arabic design Package for Sesame Street with Ma’zooza and the Sesame Street logo](https://kielydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ahlan-simsim-open-08-1024x576.jpg)
![Ahlan Simsim Arabic design Package for Sesame Street with Jad, Ma’zooza and Basama](https://kielydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ahlan-simsim-group-logo-1024x576.jpg)
![Ahlan Simsim Arabic design Package for Sesame Street with Jad and Basama](https://kielydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ahlan-simsim-open-02-1024x576.jpg)
![Ahlan Simsim Arabic design Package for Sesame Street with Ma’zooza and Cookie Monster](https://kielydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ahlan-simsim-open-04.jpg)
Background design variation
I did an extensive design exploration of backgrounds from the simple to more complex. The goal was to give Sesame Street maximum flexibility moving forward. Starting with the basic color backgrounds I expanded on them using layers, fur and brand patterns.
![Ahlan Simsim Arabic design Package for Sesame Street backgrounds with fur and colored circles](https://kielydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Circles-Background-02.jpg)
![Ahlan Simsim Arabic design Package for Sesame Street backgrounds with fur and colored panels](https://kielydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Background-Layer-03-Clean-1024x576.jpg)
![Ahlan Simsim Arabic design Package for Sesame Street backgrounds with fur and color panels](https://kielydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ahlan-simsim-Background-01-1024x576.jpg)
![Ahlan Simsim Arabic design Package for Sesame Street backgrounds with fur and color panels](https://kielydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ahlan-simsim-Background-03-1024x567.jpg)
![Ahlan Simsim Arabic design Package backgrounds with fur and colored circles](https://kielydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Background-Circle-04-Clean-1024x576.jpg)
![Broadcast branding Sesame Street toolkit design with Elmo and New Season](https://kielydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Sesame-Street-Title-04-1024x576.jpg)
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