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Reinventing Album Covers

Beck's Music Inspired Art 2009 Asks You to Pitch In

— July 26, 2009 — Pop Culture
A good album cover is instantly-recognizable, and Beck's Music Inspired Art 2009 project aims to redefine these iconic images with the help of famed illustrators--and you.

Beck's Music Inspired Art 2009 project kicked off with ten designers, including Laura Jackaman, Si Scott and Kid Acne. It's now extended to the public, and a Flickr pool has already begun in the hopes to complete the 100 best albums of the past 40 years.

Implications - Beck’s Music Inspired Art 2009 project is a great a example of an artist at the height of his career and talent remaining creatively innovative. Have a look for yourself and be sure to leave your thoughts in the comment section.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Album Art - The merging of music and technology offers opportunities to create more interactive and engaging album covers through augmented reality and other digital innovations.
2. Crowdsourced Album Art - Crowdsourcing album art allows for greater audience participation and democratizes the creative process.
3. Nostalgic Album Art - The resurgence of vinyl records has created a renewed interest in the art of album covers, presenting opportunities for artists to create nostalgic designs that tap into consumer sentimentality and appreciation for tangible media.
Industry Implications
1. Music Industry - The music industry can take advantage of interactive and crowdsourced album art to enhance the overall music experience for fans while creating new revenue streams through merchandise sales.
2. Art Industry - The art industry can collaborate with musicians to create unique and visually stunning album covers that showcase the artists' talents and provide exposure to new audiences.
3. Technology Industry - The technology industry can provide the tools and platforms necessary for artists and fans to collaborate and create immersive, interactive album art experiences.
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