"Merdeka Bar Takeover" Poster Design

Project Goal: Create a vibrant yet nostalgic Merdeka Independence–themed bar takeover poster for print & social media. Must be fully editable in Canva so we can update text, dates, and details for future events. 1. Poster Layout Size: Print: A3 vertical (can resize later for A4) Social Media: Instagram post size (1:1) and Story size (9:16) – same design adapted to different ratios. Sections: Header – Bold “Merdeka Bar Takeover” with flag icon. Subheading/Tagline – “Freedom Never Tasted This Good”. Event Details – Date & location (editable). Main Body – Short event description + “What’s On Tap” bullet list. Dress Code – Vintage Malaya attire note. Footer – Booking call-to-action + contact & social handles. 2. Fonts (Use Canva free fonts if possible) Headline Font: Bebas Neue / League Spartan (bold, vintage feel) Body Font: Open Sans / Montserrat (clean, readable) Accent Script (optional for highlight words): Pacifico or Great Vibes 3. Colours Primary Palette (in Canva colour picker HEX codes): Deep Red: #8B0000 Navy Blue: #002147 Warm Cream: #FFF3E0 Gold Accent: #D4AF37 4. Visual Elements Background: Vintage paper texture or old Malaya map faint overlay. Borders: Subtle batik/songket motif frame. Icons: Cocktail glass with mini Merdeka flag, local food icons, music notes. Landmarks: Silhouettes of Sultan Abdul Samad building, Penang trishaw, kampung house. Decor: Small fireworks or confetti in gold for celebration mood. 5. Text Content (Editable in Canva) Header: Merdeka Bar Takeover Tagline: Freedom Never Tasted This Good Event Details: Date: [Insert Date] Location: [Bar Name] Body Copy: Step back to 1957 and sip your way through the flavours of Merdeka! Join us for a night of nostalgia, music, and cocktails inspired by the golden era of Malaya. What’s On Tap: Merdeka-Themed Cocktails & Mocktails Golden Hits + Modern Remixes Local Flavour Bar Bites Fun Games & Giveaways Dress Code: Vintage Malaya – batik, kebaya, cheongsam, sarong, or your best retro look Footer CTA: Seats are limited – Book your spot now [Contact Info] | [Social Media Handle] 6. Deliverables Editable Canva Link with all elements grouped & named clearly. Export Formats: PDF (Print), PNG (Web), JPG (Social Media).

Project ID: 39687174