Jonathan Cooke – Cosmic Casino Imagery
Illustrator: Alicia Chang / Photographer: Marie-Béatrice Seillant
Illustrator: Alicia Chang / Photographer: Marie-Béatrice Seillant
A Brand New Star
JTD Records approached us with their first signed artist, Jonathan Cooke. They wanted to put their best foot forward, seeing how Jonathan Cooke's debut CD "Cosmic Casino" would be the first release bearing the label's name. In addition to developing a brand identity and a website for Jonathan Cooke, JTD Records wanted to capture the sonic essence of Jonathan Cooke's music visually, then develop both a package for the CD and a visual standard for marketing materials to be produced for use at recording industry events around the world.
Jonathan Cooke – Cosmic Casino Package Design
Illustrator: Alicia Chang / Photographer: Marie-Béatrice Seillant
Illustrator: Alicia Chang / Photographer: Marie-Béatrice Seillant
An Immersive Experience
To get at the core of what Jonathan Cooke's music was about, we immersed ourselves in it; We visited the studio where the finishing touches were being put on the recording and talked to the artist directly. The experience we gained by talking to the artist, spending time in the studio, and listening to a rough mix of the album back at the office was key to tapping the visual essence of the release. We brought the client along with us at every step and developed something that everyone agrees is right on target.