Publication Date
12-2-2024
School
School of Communication
Major
Studio and Digital Arts
Keywords
Graphic Design, Color Blind Design, Color Blind Accessibility, Accessible Album Design, Album Cover Design
Disciplines
Graphic Design
Recommended Citation
Erdmann, Victoria, "Beyond Color: Design Approaches for Conveying Mood and Music Genre in Album Covers for Color Blind Accessibility" (2024). Senior Honors Theses. 1451.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/honors/1451
Abstract
In the music industry, album cover design serves as a pivotal visual medium that not only acts as a marketing tool but can also shape a listener’s perception of the music. Designing album covers that are accessible to color blind individuals presents a unique challenge in an industry where color plays a significant role in design choices. This thesis examines how color vision deficiency impacts the perception of album art and defines four approaches that designers can take to ensure inclusive visual communication. By analyzing how contrast, typography, texture, and imagery can effectively convey genre and mood, designers can create compelling album cover designs without relying on color.
