Graphic design
Grunge TypographyPhotocopied, torn, still loud.
Distressed type overprints scratched film and torn paper, runs off the edges, and fights the image for the same space. Nothing lines up on purpose.
Make it yoursA good fit for
Punk and hardcore all-dayers, skate jams, and zine fairs.
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Put the whole lineup in the details field; this style likes crammed text. In the illustration notes describe a rough photographic subject, such as a scuffed skateboard or a crowd, and ask for photocopy texture.
The palette
From these words to these event posters
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Open larger viewA concert or gigRiot Season
Open larger viewA community eventPotrero Skate Jam
Open larger viewA community eventFog City Zine Fest
Open larger viewA concert or gigSurf Night
Open larger viewA concert or gigIron Harvest
Open larger viewA festivalSalt & Vinyl
Open larger viewA fundraiser or benefitLaughs for the Lifeboat
Open larger viewA protest or campaignFree Muni for All Rally
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A concert or gig · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstRiot SeasonRead the exact prompt
Create a finished portrait poster for a live music event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup. POSTER TEXT Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details. Title: Riot Season When: Friday, October 9, 2026 · Doors 7pm Where: The Basement, SoMa Lineup / highlights: Punk and hardcore all-dayer Cold Front · Bad Habit · Split Lip · The Nerves Admission: $12 · All ages Presented by Posterage ART DIRECTION Interpret the supplied event in Grunge Typography style. Visual vocabulary: damaged or distorted typefaces; text overprinting images or running off the edge; torn paper, scratched film, or photocopied textures; no clear typographic hierarchy; image and text compete for the same space. Lettering direction: fonts used wrongly — backwards, upside down, corrupted; extreme tracking extremes — either very tight or very loose; body text set in display faces or vice versa. Suggested colors: black, white, and photographic tones; occasional crude colour. Composition: anti-hierarchical; elements crash into each other. Atmosphere: raw, emotional, anti-establishment, surf-and-skate literate. Keep out of the design: Swiss-style order, clean digital polish, craft-fair aesthetics, artificial yellowing or ageing. Apply the visual language to the supplied event; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy. ILLUSTRATION NOTES A high-contrast photocopied crowd shot with a scratched microphone lead snaking across the frame. These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text. Make the event name the strongest text element. Keep supporting details readable, with clear contrast and comfortable margins. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
A community event · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstPotrero Skate JamRead the exact prompt
Create a finished portrait poster for a community event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup. POSTER TEXT Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details. Title: Potrero Skate Jam When: Sunday, August 9, 2026 · 1pm Where: Potrero del Sol Skatepark Activities / highlights: Open sessions, best-trick contest, and a barbecue Admission: Free · Helmets under 16 ART DIRECTION Interpret the supplied event in Grunge Typography style. Visual vocabulary: damaged or distorted typefaces; text overprinting images or running off the edge; torn paper, scratched film, or photocopied textures; no clear typographic hierarchy; image and text compete for the same space. Lettering direction: fonts used wrongly — backwards, upside down, corrupted; extreme tracking extremes — either very tight or very loose; body text set in display faces or vice versa. Suggested colors: black, white, and photographic tones; occasional crude colour. Composition: anti-hierarchical; elements crash into each other. Atmosphere: raw, emotional, anti-establishment, surf-and-skate literate. Keep out of the design: Swiss-style order, clean digital polish, craft-fair aesthetics, artificial yellowing or ageing. Apply the visual language to the supplied event; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy. ILLUSTRATION NOTES A scuffed skateboard deck and worn trucks shot close up, torn paper edges overlapping the image. These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text. Make the event name the strongest text element. Keep supporting details readable, with clear contrast and comfortable margins. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
A community event · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstFog City Zine FestRead the exact prompt
Create a finished portrait poster for a community event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup. POSTER TEXT Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details. Title: Fog City Zine Fest When: Sunday, November 8, 2026 · Noon–5pm Where: Posterage Hall, Mission District Activities / highlights: Two hundred tables of zines, comics, and small press Admission: Free · All ages ART DIRECTION Interpret the supplied event in Grunge Typography style. Visual vocabulary: damaged or distorted typefaces; text overprinting images or running off the edge; torn paper, scratched film, or photocopied textures; no clear typographic hierarchy; image and text compete for the same space. Lettering direction: fonts used wrongly — backwards, upside down, corrupted; extreme tracking extremes — either very tight or very loose; body text set in display faces or vice versa. Suggested colors: black, white, and photographic tones; occasional crude colour. Composition: anti-hierarchical; elements crash into each other. Atmosphere: raw, emotional, anti-establishment, surf-and-skate literate. Keep out of the design: Swiss-style order, clean digital polish, craft-fair aesthetics, artificial yellowing or ageing. Apply the visual language to the supplied event; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy. ILLUSTRATION NOTES A photocopied stack of stapled booklets, one splayed open, scratched film edges tearing through it. These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text. Make the event name the strongest text element. Keep supporting details readable, with clear contrast and comfortable margins. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
A concert or gig · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstSurf NightRead the exact prompt
Create a finished portrait poster for a live music event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup. POSTER TEXT Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details. Title: Surf Night When: Friday, July 31, 2026 · Doors 8pm Where: The Wharf Room, Fisherman's Wharf Lineup / highlights: Reverb-soaked instrumentals The Riptides · Los Rayos · Wave Pool Admission: $12 · 21+ ART DIRECTION Interpret the supplied event in Grunge Typography style. Visual vocabulary: damaged or distorted typefaces; text overprinting images or running off the edge; torn paper, scratched film, or photocopied textures; no clear typographic hierarchy; image and text compete for the same space. Lettering direction: fonts used wrongly — backwards, upside down, corrupted; extreme tracking extremes — either very tight or very loose; body text set in display faces or vice versa. Suggested colors: black, white, and photographic tones; occasional crude colour. Composition: anti-hierarchical; elements crash into each other. Atmosphere: raw, emotional, anti-establishment, surf-and-skate literate. Keep out of the design: Swiss-style order, clean digital polish, craft-fair aesthetics, artificial yellowing or ageing. Apply the visual language to the supplied event; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy. ILLUSTRATION NOTES A grainy blown-out photo of a wave and a reverb amp, torn paper strips crashing across it. These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text. Make the event name the strongest text element. Keep supporting details readable, with clear contrast and comfortable margins. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
A concert or gig · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstIron HarvestRead the exact prompt
Create a finished portrait poster for a live music event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup. POSTER TEXT Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details. Title: Iron Harvest When: Saturday, October 31, 2026 · Doors 6pm Where: The Foundry, Bayview Lineup / highlights: Five bands of doom, thrash, and heavy metal Headlined by Black Ember Admission: $18 advance · 18+ ART DIRECTION Interpret the supplied event in Grunge Typography style. Visual vocabulary: damaged or distorted typefaces; text overprinting images or running off the edge; torn paper, scratched film, or photocopied textures; no clear typographic hierarchy; image and text compete for the same space. Lettering direction: fonts used wrongly — backwards, upside down, corrupted; extreme tracking extremes — either very tight or very loose; body text set in display faces or vice versa. Suggested colors: black, white, and photographic tones; occasional crude colour. Composition: anti-hierarchical; elements crash into each other. Atmosphere: raw, emotional, anti-establishment, surf-and-skate literate. Keep out of the design: Swiss-style order, clean digital polish, craft-fair aesthetics, artificial yellowing or ageing. Apply the visual language to the supplied event; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy. ILLUSTRATION NOTES A scratched close-up of a rusted chain and a drum kit, photocopied until the detail is lost. These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text. Make the event name the strongest text element. Keep supporting details readable, with clear contrast and comfortable margins. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
A festival · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstSalt & VinylRead the exact prompt
Create a finished portrait poster for a multi-act festival, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup. POSTER TEXT Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details. Title: Salt & Vinyl When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 · 11am–10pm Where: Pier 70, Dogpatch Lineup / highlights: Record fair by day, live sets by night DJ Tidewater, Cassette Sisters, Low Orbit Admission: $15 · Under 16 free ART DIRECTION Interpret the supplied brief in Grunge Typography style. Visual vocabulary: damaged or distorted typefaces; text overprinting images or running off the edge; torn paper, scratched film, or photocopied textures; no clear typographic hierarchy; image and text compete for the same space. Lettering direction: fonts used wrongly — backwards, upside down, corrupted; extreme tracking extremes — either very tight or very loose; body text set in display faces or vice versa. Suggested colors: black, white, and photographic tones; occasional crude colour. Composition: anti-hierarchical; elements crash into each other. Atmosphere: raw, emotional, anti-establishment, surf-and-skate literate. Keep out of the design: Swiss-style order, clean digital polish, craft-fair aesthetics, artificial yellowing or ageing. Apply the visual language to the supplied brief; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy. ILLUSTRATION NOTES Distressed type overprinting scratched film of a record spinning, torn paper at the edges. These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text. Make the event name the strongest text element. Keep supporting details readable, with clear contrast and comfortable margins. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
A fundraiser or benefit · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstLaughs for the LifeboatRead the exact prompt
Create a finished portrait poster for a fundraising or benefit event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup. POSTER TEXT Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details. Title: Laughs for the Lifeboat When: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · 8pm Where: The Regent Theatre Cause / highlights: Eight comedians, one night, all proceeds to sea rescue Admission / donation: $20 advance · $25 door ART DIRECTION Interpret the supplied brief in Grunge Typography style. Visual vocabulary: damaged or distorted typefaces; text overprinting images or running off the edge; torn paper, scratched film, or photocopied textures; no clear typographic hierarchy; image and text compete for the same space. Lettering direction: fonts used wrongly — backwards, upside down, corrupted; extreme tracking extremes — either very tight or very loose; body text set in display faces or vice versa. Suggested colors: black, white, and photographic tones; occasional crude colour. Composition: anti-hierarchical; elements crash into each other. Atmosphere: raw, emotional, anti-establishment, surf-and-skate literate. Keep out of the design: Swiss-style order, clean digital polish, craft-fair aesthetics, artificial yellowing or ageing. Apply the visual language to the supplied brief; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy. ILLUSTRATION NOTES Distressed type fighting a scratched photo of a microphone stand, torn paper running off the edge. These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text. Make the event name the strongest text element. Keep supporting details readable, with clear contrast and comfortable margins. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
A protest or campaign · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstFree Muni for All RallyRead the exact prompt
Create a finished portrait poster for a protest, march, or public campaign event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup. POSTER TEXT Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details. Title: Free Muni for All Rally When: Saturday, January 24, 2026 · Noon Where: Powell Street Cable Car Turnaround Demands / highlights: Rally for free transit, with a marching band Speakers at 12:30pm Join: Free · Everyone welcome Presented by Riders Union ART DIRECTION Interpret the supplied brief in Grunge Typography style. Visual vocabulary: damaged or distorted typefaces; text overprinting images or running off the edge; torn paper, scratched film, or photocopied textures; no clear typographic hierarchy; image and text compete for the same space. Lettering direction: fonts used wrongly — backwards, upside down, corrupted; extreme tracking extremes — either very tight or very loose; body text set in display faces or vice versa. Suggested colors: black, white, and photographic tones; occasional crude colour. Composition: anti-hierarchical; elements crash into each other. Atmosphere: raw, emotional, anti-establishment, surf-and-skate literate. Keep out of the design: Swiss-style order, clean digital polish, craft-fair aesthetics, artificial yellowing or ageing. Apply the visual language to the supplied brief; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy. ILLUSTRATION NOTES Distressed type overprinting a scratched photo of a cable car, nothing aligned. These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text. Make the event name the strongest text element. Keep supporting details readable, with clear contrast and comfortable margins. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
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