April 2019
Hourglass
The prompt: Create a minimalist, design focused album cover.
The product: A product going beyond the initial, simplistic idea. A full digital and print service including combined tracklist images for social media, CD graphics, and jewelcase front and backside variants.
Project statistics
- Timeframe: ~2 weeks
- General role: Graphic designer
- Client: Colin Judd
Software utilized
Adobe Lightroom (Classic)
- Organizing and selecting choice photographs for use in designs.
- Preparing digital RAW files for application in designs.
Adobe Photoshop
- Creating raster-based designs ready for both digital and print application.
- Preparing pieces to fit precise specifications in application.
Skillsets emphasized
Graphic design
- Idea generation and execution.
- Research and work within precise specifications for digital (eg. Spotify) and print (eg. jewelcase) application.
Photography
- Natural photography for use in design.
- Use of specialized digital RAW processing and developing software for precise control over asset characteristics.
Project management
- Collaboration and digital product delivery with client.
- Basic file management.
- Invoicing and project pricing.
