Album Cover Design & Art Direction for Music /
Music is not just work for me. It is a way of life. I am a working musician as well as a designer, which means every brief arrives with an understanding that goes beyond the visual.
Credits include U2, The Script, Sony Music, Columbia Records, Universal Music, BMG, Live Nation, Global Merch and more.
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The creative chaos of the studio, the pressure of a release deadline, the way an image needs to carry the entire emotional weight of an album. These are things I understand from the inside, not just observed from a distance.
My approach is straightforward. Get to know the artist. Understand their story. Then build a visual world that feels completely natural to the music. Considered, true and built to last across every format it will ever appear on.
Services include:
Album artwork and packaging: vinyl, CD and digital
Single and EP cover design
Full album campaign design: from first single to tour
Tour merchandise and apparel
Tour books and concert programme design
Gig and concert poster design
Music social media and digital content
Artist visual identity, logo design and branding
Stage and screen visuals
Whether it is an independent release finding its audience or a global campaign for a major label, the standard never changes. The design has to be as strong, as considered and as memorable as the music it represents.
Check out one of my Album Campaign Case Studies >
What the clients say
“Gary always does a phenomenal job. The lengths he goes to, and the sheer passion for completing a vision in full, are what sets him apart from the rest. He doesn’t just run with an idea, he flies. He has always been an integral part of our design team, bringing our visions to life and also taking us in directions we never envisioned ourselves. He’s a true collaborator in every sense of the word and we love working with him.”
Danny O’Donoghue
The Script
“Gary is incredibly dedicated to producing work of the highest standard. He is very collaborative with both artist and label and consistently delivers everything we need ahead of our tight deadlines.”
Bec Adams
Marketing Manager - Columbia Records