As a "graphic designer" I've always been susceptible to visuals, be they
projections, flyers or sleeves. I used to buy music strictly by the design
of a sleeve, which still applies to some degree. Who could deny the visceral
impact of Mo Wax' graf/street style or the increbile handmade type
experiments of Swifty with "Straight No Chaser" mag.
These days, though, it seems design has slipped into a styling sameness that
is easy for marketing purposes but doesn't carry much meaning. It's either
the 90 degree-corner box/info-graphics style or the high-contrast
xerox/silohouette style or retro '70s illustration art.
What are your opinions on the current state of graphics within Acid Jazz et
al? Is there a visual equivalent to the music you listen to or is it a
separate entity?
Hope this is appropriate subject matter for this board.
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