Chris Miller Studio

Design + Art Direction

The Crux (Film & TV)

Responsibilities: Title Design, Treatment Design, Graphic Designer

Brand Support: The North Face, National Geographic

Date: 2024
Production / Creative:  Think Less Studio
Photography: Daniel Gajda
Graphic Designer: Sam Lawes





Official title lockup for the film. It features a distressed texture inspired by the many cracks and natural patterns of a rock climbing wall. The cherry on top is the variable angle at which it sits - designed to angle either way, representing beyond vertical pitches climbers may face in competition. 



Official docuseries key-art designed by Sam Lawes, utilizing the title lockup & branding.




Instagram carousel to help drive awareness surrounding the docuseries. I went for an editorial layout that’s in line with the branding and overall identity of the film. I used dotted climbing hold shapes to add depth and as a way to “highlight” the subject in each photo. 


Promotional artwork I designed ahead of the premiere in Salt Lake City. 



Episode 01 of docuseries, out on National Geographic & Youtube.



Episode 02 of docuseries, out on National Geographic & Youtube.

Select Work:
❶ Dickies Medical
❷ Beyond Normal (Film)
Eastern Adventure
❹ Whalebone Magazine
❺ To Be Frank (Film)
The Crux (Docuseries)