Album Concepts
Work By Davey designs bold, high-energy album concepts for musicians of all genres, from cover art to merch and social media teasers. Based in Pittsburgh but working worldwide, the process is collaborative and tailored to your vision. Check out the portfolio to bring your project to life!
AfterBloom
This Original album artwork, titled "AFTERBLOOM," features a vibrant and stylized portrait of an individual in the foreground. The person is wearing purple-tinted sunglasses with yellow frames, and yellow rings on two fingers. One of the rings with MF Doom, page homage and showing the one of influences of the artist. The typography of "AFTERBLOOM" in the upper right corner is clean and bold, fitting the theme of growth or transformation. This design blends nature with a futuristic, pop-art aesthetic, combining organic and artificial elements to create a bold and expressive visual statement. It embodies themes of growth, renewal, and personal expression.
The Japanese-inspired album cover features a background consisting of a collage of pink and white flowers. These flowers symbolize growth, renewal, and beauty—common themes associated with nature and blooming. The Japanese text (アフターブルーム), meaning "After Bloom," references anime culture and surrealism, as the artist invites the listener into another world. The artwork was inspired by Neako’s LVLZEBRA mixtape. The title After Bloom suggests a period of reflection or transformation following a phase of growth, possibly reflecting themes of maturity, self-awareness, or creativity beyond the initial stages.
Friday Night Lights
The blue tones of the cover evoke nostalgia, recalling J. Cole’s earlier projects, The Come Up and The Warm Up. Depicting him holding a basketball in a Dreamville jersey, with stadium lights symbolizing fame and pressure, the cover reflects the themes of ambition and struggle in Friday Night Lights. The bold title adds a cinematic feel, blending his love for basketball with life's metaphorical game.
Passion, Pain, Demon Slayin’
The dominant red and black colors evoke intensity and emotion, reflecting themes of pain, struggle, and inner demons. The light and shadow on Kid Cudi's face create a moody, introspective feel, while the leather jacket adds an edgy vibe. The album title, in bold purple at the bottom, stands out subtly against the red backdrop. Overall, the artwork conveys a dark, emotional, and introspective mood, aligning with Kid Cudi's music.