When you think of your favorite song
or artist, you often picture the
cover art, graphics or music video
that accompanies it. From logos to
merchandise to online content, the
design industry plays an integral
role in supporting musicians by
elevating the way their story or
message is communicated. This
relationship between music and
design is not a new movement.
Musicians and designers have worked
alongside each other for decades,
creating iconic album cover art and
music videos. However, with new
technologies and changing platforms,
more and more we see a push to
create unique and stunning visuals
that can accompany the music being
produced.
To sum it up, graphic design’s role
in the music industry is ever
growing. What started off as just an
album cover has evolved into
interactive music videos, moving
images, website designs, merchandise
and even entire branding projects
that communicate what the band or
musician is all about. The designer
creates something that transcends
mere packaging. They create a visual
representation your music - not all
of your music, just a snapshot in
time, but a snap shot that last
forever.