Genre: Experimental / Electronic / Alt-Pop
Role: Visual Concept, Digital Manipulation, Symbolic Design
Gaze is a visceral visual built on tension, intimacy, and the psychology of perception. A single eye dominates the frame—over-saturated, distorted, and unrelenting—blurring the lines between observer and observed. The design leans into emotional discomfort, challenging the viewer to confront their own gaze and be gazed upon.
Color choices are intentionally jarring, evoking a sensory dream-state—where familiar visuals feel warped and unstable. Grain, halftone, and chromatic overlays create a hybrid of photography and hallucination, turning the cover into a kind of perceptual glitch.
- Extreme Close-Up Composition: Imposes intimacy and psychological tension.
- Textural Interference: Glitch effects mimic emotional static.
- Typography Restraint: Letting visual symbolism carry the narrative.
Gaze is a study in emotional design without literal storytelling. It’s perfect for music that lives in ambiguity—where the mood is the message. This cover showcases a refined balance of symbolism and aesthetic discomfort, illustrating how design can provoke thought, identity reflection, and sonic empathy.
Raúl Mermans García — Creative Strategy, Branding & Design.
raulmermans@gmail.com
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