Conscious - Record Cover Design for Roya Yazdanmehr

Abstract

Complete understanding of oneself stems from deep within. Genuine connection with one’s body, mind, and soul can be achieved through introspection, understanding, and forgiveness of one’s hardships. This album cover features a drawing representing connecting with one’s inner child — an essential step leading to the spirit’s nourishment. Emotional and spiritual healing allows people to recognize their growth and acknowledge their worth. Empowering them to honour themselves, fearlessly be themselves, and accept others’ appreciation for being who they honestly are. The pattern in the illustration can be visually interpreted as movement. It is a visual metaphor representing how the human mind constantly flows with thoughts, innovations, creativeness, and feelings.   The cover can be appreciated as a visual message, each aspect working with the other. A sense of ease is brought to the overall design through the use of a limited colour palette. The deep shade of plum, white text, and negative black space contrast each other with a solid effect. The pairing of a cursive typeface and a lightweight sans-serif presents delicate femininity and balance.   The insert and centre labels remain cohesive with the rest of the design by repeating the illustration presented on the cover. Clear hierarchies created through type assist in differentiating the front of the insert from the back. The centre labels still provide enough variation for sides A & B to be differentiated while presented similarly.

Department: Design Studies

Faculty Mentor: Constanza Pacher