Spelljams Vinyl Album

Client: Wizards of the Coast and Kill Rock Stars records

Date: 2022

Tools: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator

Objective

To craft a high-end, thematic trifold vinyl packaging inspired by the D&D book Spelljammer. The central theme revolves around the Illithid Nautiloid ship, with the inside spread designed to mimic a ship's cockpit. This aims to resonate with music enthusiasts, D&D aficionados, and collectors, while offering a nostalgic nod to the 80s—the era when the first Spelljammer book was published.

Process

The project commenced with the selection of a central piece of key art featuring the Illithid Nautiloid ship. Due to initial size constraints of the art piece, the original artist was commissioned to extend the artwork to meet the required dimensions. For the inside cover, a new piece was commissioned, adding a cohesive visual element to the packaging. In the next phase, maps of the Illithid Nautiloid ship were extracted from the product and transformed into vinyl sleeves, integrating various elements of the Spelljammer universe into the album packaging.

Solution

The final design culminated in a unique album packaging that seamlessly blends elements of music and D&D culture. Drawing inspiration from the 80s, the packaging evokes a sense of nostalgia and appeals to a broad spectrum of audiences, including music lovers, D&D enthusiasts, and collectors.