A sonic womb

PACKAGING

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August-September 2023
Client: Suzanne Ciani
Mandate: Packaging (Jacket & sleeve), Prototype, Printer quote.
Suzane Ciani, a trailblazer in electronic music, seamlessly blends pianistic and acoustic prowess to infuse her pieces with emotional depth. Following a cancer diagnosis, she immersed herself in nature, a profound wellspring of inspiration.

This album captures a live Buchla performance—an electric instrument devoid of constraints, allowing Ciani to transcend the limitations of the acoustic realm.

Inspired by the ocean, she leverages the Buchla’s live interactive capabilities to animate her compositions, immersing listeners in a spatially dynamic, quadrophonic experience.

The mandate was to to decorate the sleeve of the album’s vinyl record and encapsulate the album’s essence using impactful visuals and specialized printing techniques. Overcoming the challenge of visually representing sound, the design aims to evoke the album’s immersive journey.

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research

The album immerses listeners in beach sounds like crashing waves and chirping birds. Each sound moves dynamically, creating a vivid experience. Moments of calm give way to chaotic vibrations, then a deep boom.This short video represents the movement of waves and the shift of sounds that characterize this album.
Mood video

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concepts

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1. Dynamic Droplets

Textured elements convey the album’s 3D ambiance, while bold, stretched text mirrors its dynamic shifts.

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2. Shift – Chaos to Stillness

Liquified “grid” imagery symbolizes the fusion of electric and organic sounds. As the sleeve is slid out, visuals transition to still horizontal lines, seamlessly blending with the jacket.

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3. Light Flash

Die cuts on the jacket reveal album details upon sleeve removal, echoing the album’s auditory shifts.

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FINAL

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The final product is an interactive sleeve, engaging users in the album’s transformative journey.

With varnished grid patterns enhancing tactile appeal, the design mirrors Ciani’s innovative approach to music—a fusion of artistry and technology.