I started my research by creating a random story filled with sensory words and adjectives to come up with the name of the Krannert theme. The storyline captured many visual, audio, and other sensory words when visiting the city of Chicago that helped me come up with the name Rhythmic boulevard. I used adjectives to describe the feeling when walking through streets such as Michigan Ave. and hearing the sounds of street drummers on buckets. Which is how I came up with the sound of Rhythmic Boulevard.

 Following the storyline I used Pinterest and google images for inspiration. I knew that I wanted to have an afro futurist theme, vibrant colors, and patterns to reflect my Nigerian and African American culture. I decided to start with the patterns which I took inspiration from West African fabrics that consisted of geometric and organic shapes, a combination of soft and hard edges, and vibrant colors.