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Packaging sleeve redesigns with Security Door Controls reflect the incorporation of the new sub-branding elements such as wireframe blends, SDC "Since 1972" corporate badge along with the newly simplified solid tone logo included to reflect the updated and integrated "clean-theme" branding direction. All elements are unified with the US flag emphasizing the "Made In America" value proposition.
CD/DVD set packaging and booklet design for the non-profit Playing For Change foundation with Polychrome for Concord Music Group sold on line and at Starbucks Coffee. This non-profit foundation finds street musicians from around the world to perform and record both audio and video versions of the songs. The proceeds are used to open and fund music schools for children in impoverished nations.
Involvement: Design of packaging, CD/DVD covers and interior booklet under art direction of Tom Dolan of Polychrome LA for the Concord Music Group.
CD packaging design for jazz musician Rod McGaha with Dreaming Pear Records from Nashville, TN. Rod specifically had the number “Seven” in mind for the theme and title for this album. The selection of “Seven” was spontaneous and completely intuitive along with the writing of the songs. All packaging panels incorporated the number “Seven” theme in literal or in abstract form in support of the creative process of the album.
In the design process, the shape of the number “Seven” emerged unintentionally while using a filter in Photoshop that created the 3D form from a random graphic configuration that was carried throughout the packaging using Adobe Illustrator. Lesson learned - always allow for the unexpected.
Jaan Landheer is a Santa Barbara based musician who writes and performs all original material with an instrumental range from purely acoustic guitar to a full three piece band arrangement. His music draws off of life experiences with 100% authenticity and passion with a music style that combines the influences of Nick Drake, Elliot Smith and Citizen Cope.
Packaging front for the album “Change”
Involvement: Art direction, cover, back and interior photography (except portraits) and layout design.
Packaging interior and disc design for the album “Change”
Packaging back for the album “Change”
Packaging design for The Lolita Collection of holiday novelty items and beverage container collections with Santa Barbara Ceramic Design.
Examples include a holiday gift ornament and design variations for the wine decanter with the main audience abeing females in age ranging 25 - 60 sold in Macy's department stores nation wide.
