{"id":2530,"date":"2024-02-16T05:53:10","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T05:53:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shihosugita.com\/?p=2530"},"modified":"2024-02-16T05:57:23","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T05:57:23","slug":"album-jacket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shihosugita.com\/?p=2530","title":{"rendered":"Album Jacket"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Album Jacket<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Graphic Design<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Design: Shiho Sugita<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Objective<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The project I worked on involved remaking album jackets for artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Design Concept<\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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  • Nostalgia<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Dreamlike design<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • A slight sense of surreality<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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    Visual Elements<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    The idea is to create a composition that reflects the inspiration behind the artist’s songs and lyrics. Incorporating organic objects would be a fitting choice to achieve this. In particular, the upward-facing hand symbolizes positivity and hope, which aligns well with the artist’s message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The hand was also a prominent element in the artist’s actual album; hence, it forms a crucial component of this project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Additionally, flowers are a powerful symbol of growth and change, which could further enhance the composition’s thematic elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Finally, the house can serve as a symbol of retrospection, memory, and nostalgia, which could help to evoke strong emotions in the viewer. By combining these different elements, the composition could become a powerful reflection of the artist’s vision and inspiration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Creative Strategy<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    When designing the album cover, I drew inspiration from the music and the cover design to create a cohesive and meaningful visual representation. The album’s central theme was “Tilt at the Wind No More,” driven by McMahon’s introspective lyricism. The design had to evoke a nostalgic, slightly dreamy impression to capture this essence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    To accomplish this, I used a warm, slightly yellowish pop colour scheme that imbued the cover with a retro and nostalgic feel. I also chose hazy colours that reduced saturation to create a softer and more dreamlike quality. The result was a visually pleasing and emotive design that captured the album’s essence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Moreover, the album’s positivity, growth, and change themes were also integral to the design. I included positive elements such as bright colours and punchy hooks to reflect this. Each track exudes joy while conveying an underlying message of progress and hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Overall, the design was carefully crafted to evoke the emotions and themes of the album in a visually stunning and captivating way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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