Album cover design for independent labels and artists
ready for streaming and for print.
The cover is often the last step of a music project, yet it is the first thing your audience sees. It has to catch the eye and make people want to listen, before the first note is even played.
For every album cover design, I work with independent labels and artists to create an image that matches their sound, works technically on every format and is delivered on time.
My work
Spirit of 3, Christophe Dal Sasso and Shekinah Rodz: art direction and cover design. View the project
Armed with Love, Lucy Khanyan: artwork retouching and print preparation for the digipak. View the project
Picturing a watercolour or hand-drawn cover?
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
The files to be delivered are agreed together from the start, according to your format.
DIGITAL
Your cover file, optimised for Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, social media and your website.
Print-ready technical files for CD, digipak, disc label, vinyl or cassette.
PRINT FOLLOW-UP
I follow the job through to final proof approval. You do not have to deal with the printer.
OPTIONAL: VIDEO LOOPS
I can also create your video loops for streaming platforms.
My approach
Every album cover design starts from the artist’s meaning. Their intention defines the aesthetic.
1.
listening to the album
I immerse myself in the project: the genre, the references, what the music makes you feel and what the visual needs to extend.
2.
discussion
Together we clarify your intention, your world and the formats you need.
3.
proposal
and refinement
I propose a design tied to your identity. When the project allows it, I combine techniques: paper sketches, ink, paint or watercolour.
4.
follow-up
through to print
I deliver the agreed files and stay with you until final proof approval.
Prices and timing
From €800 for an album cover design.
The final price depends on the format, the materials and the creative work required. Allow at least 2 weeks; 2 to 4 weeks is usually enough.
Going further around your release
LAUNCH STRATEGY
Single timing, teasers, release date announcement,
editorial calendar and account audit.
Explore communication strategy
VISUAL IDENTITY
Artist logo or logotype, rolling out the album’s world
across all your materials, avatar and banners.
Explore visual identity
CONTENT CREATION
Static and video content for your social media,
with a volume and frequency agreed together.
EVENTS
Release party visuals, venue dressing, stage backdrops,
posters and digital flyers for your gigs.
Frequently asked questions
How much does album cover design cost?
Album cover design starts at €800. The final price depends on the format, the materials and the creative work required. I send you a detailed quote after our first conversation.
How long does it take?
Allow at least 2 weeks, and usually 2 to 4 weeks. Also allow time for production at your printer.
Which formats do you deliver?
I deliver digital files for streaming platforms and technical files for CD, digipak, vinyl or cassette. The exact list is agreed before we start.
Do you handle printing?
I prepare the technical files and follow the job through to final proof approval. You do not have to deal with the printer.
How many revisions are included?
Three minor revisions are included. Beyond that, they are covered by an amendment.
Who owns the rights to the cover?
The quote provides for a non-exclusive transfer of rights, suited to how your project will use the cover.