Reading #3 Music Design
10 Things I learned about Music Industry Design
1. The first designed record album increased sales by 800% over non
designed record albums.
2. Recording industry offers a designer a modicum of cultural cachet
and public visibility
3. All collateral materials created by the designer may be:
- lyric booklets
- special collection or deluxe albums
- in-store displays
4. Many times there are different designers for the different genres
5. All album covers are subject to change by designers, non designers,
and even the artist of the album may make changes.
6. Independent companies may take more risks over their larger and
more well known counter-parts.
7. Working for an indie record label is a good entry point into the album
design field.
8. Key to being a good music designer is to have a passion for music
regardless of style or form.
9. Appreciate the music genre you are designing for.
10. Effective music design must somehow underscore the essence
of the musical content, help to project the ideas there in and apply
emblematic image.
