STRFKR – Future Past Lives
![sohale-design-bspot-STRFKR-FPL](https://sohale.me/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/sohale-design-bspot-STRFKR-FPL.jpg)
Brief
STRFKR and Polyvinyl Records needed album art that could be used for various products and mediums.
To pay homage to a well known NASA astronaut and STRFKR fan, the band asked for a few space themed elements. Other than this idea, the project began with the album’s tracks, no title, and a month timeline.
Art Direction
Knowing that this art would be used for a variety of things, a maximalist and modular approach was taken. Not only would this approach allow the work to remain fresh, it would also allow there to be multiple points of discovery and recognition.
![Future_Past_Life_Moodboard](https://sohale.me/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Future_Past_Life_Moodboard.png)
Album Art
Focusing on various overarching themes on the record, I wanted to create imagery that resonated with the material without diminishing it by being too literal. I wanted to create unique spaces to dwell during the listening experience.
The album was released in many limited-edition formats, including:
- A four color screen-printed version.
- Multiple colored vinyl variants.
- Compact Disc.
- Cassette.
Spotify Animations
10 loop animations derived from the album stream video were made for Spotify.
Tour Posters
Two posters were made to support the albums tours:
- A poster featuring a template for a kaleidocycle, which mimics the kaleidoscope album stream video.
- A re-imagined cover with new visuals.
Merch
Multiple items were created for this album. Here are a few highlights.