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BECKS / NATS OF VIEW
This project involved creating the cover artwork for In Space Alone, a single by musician Becks, in collaboration with photographer Nat. The goal was to craft an artwork centered around Nat’s creative long-exposure portrait photography while establishing a bold and striking visual identity for the release.
Nat provided the edited photographs from a dedicated photoshoot with Becks, and I was responsible for all design elements that followed. To ensure the right artistic direction, I first brainstormed multiple design possibilities and presented them to Becks. Once a general visual approach was decided, I explored different layouts that kept the portrait as the focal point, incorporating bold typography and background elements to complement the imagery.
The inspiration stemmed from artworks that both Becks and I admired—particularly those featuring strong portrait photography against a unicolor background, with bold text elements arranged dynamically around the subject. The final result was a carefully crafted cover that seamlessly integrated Nat’s photography with a clean yet impactful typographic layout.
Additionally, I created a presentation mockup showcasing the artwork in use, including a stylized photograph of a phone displaying the single in the Spotify UI, reinforcing how the design would look in a real-world context.


CREDITS
Design: Jan Esser
Photography: Natalie Michels