Portfolio -Fraley – Us Single Cover
The artwork for “Us” by Fraley, a raw and melodic track featured on his Reflections album, visually embodies the emotional depth of a breakup after the struggle to make a relationship work. Designed to complement the song’s powerful narrative, the cover uses the symbolic image of a flame burning through a Polaroid, representing the fracture and loss within the relationship. The result is a simple yet thought-provoking design that amplifies the song’s impact.
A powerful design from 2021 that captures the emotional rawness of a broken relationship. Featuring a flame burning through a Polaroid, the artwork symbolizes the fracture and loss at the heart of the song “Us” by Fraley. Below you will find the single via Spotify.
Goal
Create a cover that visually captures the emotional weight and narrative of a breakup, aligning with the song’s raw, melodic tone while remaining impactful and symbolic.
Approach
The design leverages simplicity to convey a powerful message. A burning Polaroid symbolizes the disintegration of the relationship, combining raw imagery with emotional storytelling to complement the song’s themes.
Results
The artwork for “Us” perfectly encapsulated the song’s essence, earning praise for its striking, symbolic representation of heartbreak. Its emotional resonance elevated the song’s impact as part of the Reflections album, further solidifying its connection with listeners.