First Friday: DIY Matchbook Drop-in Workshop

Join Poster House’s CMYK Council for a drop-in workshop about miniature design with maximum impact. Inspired by the matchbook’s long history as both a functional object and a pocket-sized advertisement, participants will create their own designs using color, typography, illustration, and playful symbolism. Consider how something so small can sell a product, capture a personality, or turn an everyday object into something worth keeping. From charming characters to clever slogans and bold graphics, your matchbook can be cute, persuasive, collectible—or all three.

Ashley Wu is a New York–area art director, graphic designer, and member of Poster House’s CMYK Council. Her multidisciplinary practice spans editorial design, branding, and creative strategy, with a focus on visual storytelling and the intersection of art, design, and culture.

This program is presented by Poster House’s CMYK Council, the museum’s BIPOC advisory board that works to ensure the museum is accessible to communities of color.

Accessibility Note: Masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is also available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event-related questions, please contact events@posterhouse.org.