Designing the "Wasn’t Right" EP Cover for Liv-id

One of my favorite projects to date was designing the cover art for Liv-id’s EP “Wasn’t Right.” This project challenged me to blend emotion, energy, and storytelling into a single frame—and it ended up being a visual piece that felt as raw and real as the music itself.

🎧 The Artist Vibe

Liv-id came to me with a bold, emotional concept: reflect heartbreak, inner conflict, and the moments we wrestle with identity and truth. The sound was introspective with a steady beat—part vulnerable, part unfiltered.

From the jump, I knew the design needed to be human and gritty, but still elevated enough to be album-worthy across platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.

🎨Creative Direction

The visual direction we landed on was rooted in contrast:

  • Black and white photography to represent memory, loss, and nostalgia

  • Selective green tone overlays to symbolize emotion, healing, and identity

  • Clean, handwritten typography to feel personal and handwritten—like a journal entry or note to self

The placement of the artist in multiple positions within the scene represented duality and internal dialogue. It was more than a cover—it became a still from the story behind the track.

💻 Tools + Process

The EP cover was designed using:

  • Photoshop for photo editing, masking, and tone manipulation

  • Canva Pro for layout mockups and social media previews

  • Adobe Fonts + Custom Touches for the title text

I delivered the final files as high-res print and web assets—plus mockups for easy posting across streaming platforms, IG, and Apple Music.

🎶 Final Touches

Seeing the artwork live on music apps, in AirPods mockups, and as part of Liv-id’s brand made it real. It was such a creative reminder that design doesn’t just look good—it should feel like the heartbeat of the project.

Looking to bring your music or brand story to life visually?
Let’s co-create something that looks as good as it sounds. Reach out through my services page or DM me at @brandydurstcreative.

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