August 2017

Turning Points

The prompt: Create an album cover for an artist's first digital release.

The product: An sleek piece with an impressive turnout time.

Project statistics

  • Timeframe: < 1 week
  • 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
  • Night time 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.
The final album cover.
The Youtube thumbnail for the album's namesake song. The song "Turning Points" had been released earlier at the start of 2017.