Young & Dangerous Album Design

Young & Dangerous, the sophomore album by The Struts, is a 1970s-inspired modern rock record released in 2018. This project focused on designing an album cover by drawing from themes and elements within the songs. Inspired by the nostalgic essence of the 1970s, this design incorporates a vintage family photograph paired with expressive graphic elements that reflect the tone of the album as a whole. Building on the cover concept, a series of cohesive single covers was also developed, each maintaining the core visual identity while introducing subtle variations tied to specific songs. Together, the designs create a unified yet flexible system that brings the album’s personality to life across multiple formats.

Discovery

Sketches

Digital Drafts

Final Concept