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Rewind Room

Rewind Room

Rewind Room is a microcinema and underground film club in Chicago that embraces the raw energy of secret screenings, DIY film culture, and community-driven storytelling.

Rooted in the aesthetics of guerilla marketing, independent theaters, and classic film nostalgia, the brand needed an identity that reflected both exclusivity and inclusivity —
a hidden gem for cinephiles that also felt approachable.

The goal was to create a logo and visual system that captured the mystique of underground cinema while remaining versatile for future use in merchandise, promotional materials, and physical spaces. The brand had to feel authentic, handcrafted, and cult-like, balancing a mix of old-school film aesthetics with modern DIY energy.

Final concept

Rewind + bold painted letters, craftiness as a symbol of the underground community.

Rewind + bold painted letters, craftiness as a symbol of the underground community.

Other concepts

The letter "R," with an vintage, elite character, symbolizes an exclusive community.
Paired with antiqua font to complement the wordmark.

The letter "R," with an vintage, elite character, symbolizes an exclusive community. Paired with antiqua font to complement the wordmark.

The letter "R," with an vintage, elite character, symbolizes an exclusive community.
Paired with antiqua font to complement the wordmark.

The letter "R," with an vintage, elite character, symbolizes an exclusive community. Paired with antiqua font to complement the wordmark.

Two "R" letters are combined into a single symbol, representing the idea of community.
The emblem carries a mysterious, Illuminati-like vibe.

Two "R" letters are combined into a single symbol, representing the idea of community. The emblem carries a mysterious, Illuminati-like vibe.

Hand-drawn lettering, conveying a sense of craftsmanship.

Hand-drawn lettering, conveying a sense of craftsmanship.