SCOTT STRICKLAND
An album good enough to need its own language.
Project Context
Scott Strickland made an album that carried more weight than his previous releases, and wanted the visual language to reflect that. Rather than treating the artwork as a single moment, the project was approached as a system that could support the music across formats and over time.
Visual System
Each track was assigned a hand drawn symbol. The goal was consistency without repetition and flexibility without dilution. All marks were created using calligraphy and pen and ink techniques to keep the work tactile and grounded.
System Application
The symbol system is used across single releases and throughout the album interior. Because the work was designed as a system rather than a collection of individual pieces, it can extend naturally into additional applications.
Artist Notes
Scott is an established musician based in Austin, Texas and an advocate for musician rights through organizations including HAAM and the Austin Music Commission. The project reflects a shared respect for craft and for building work that holds up beyond a single release cycle.
Beyond the Album
This was a fulfilling collaboration focused on clarity, restraint, and longevity. The result is a visual language that supports the music without competing with it.
