Album Cover Design
Album cover art design process.
My Role
Graphic designer for the full album cover project. Defined the creative brief, built moodboards, and executed the final artwork in Photoshop and Illustrator, aligning the visual direction with the song's glitchy, digital aesthetic.The Task
Design an album cover for music artist, Ally P.
My Creative Process
- Defining the design brief and parameters
- Moodboard creation
- Time (rumination of the mood board)
- Execution in Photoshop and Illustrator (playing with ideas from the rumination period)
- Final outcome (art direction, edits)
Deeper Creative Thoughts & Meaning
Alex mentioned that he tends to use blues and purples, which made him want to move away from those colors. I admired his way of thinking and desire for internal growth. So, I decided to incorporate the blues and purples and reveal the 'new colors' inside of him (pink and orange) to bring his personality through the cover.
I wanted the design to feel in line with his music style and match the vibe of the single he'd be releasing, called 'BLIPS'; it's glitchy, digital, deep, and unique. In the design, I noted this with the blur from the two selves (which resembles his soul) and the typographic design in the background.
I explored other cover options (seen below), but the one that truly resonated with Alex when I showed him the options was the dual souls. The design thinking behind it aligned with the music and graphic style he wanted to portray. He loved it.
