WAM Ganador | Lo Siento Studio

Wam Ganador

The commission came with the characteristic energy of a rock and roll band like WE ARE MONO, from Barcelona and with an unmistakable spirit: rebellious, vibrant and deeply visual. The band was looking for more than just a cover for their album; they wanted a design that encapsulated their essence, their sound and the intensity of their artistic proposal. ‘We want something that doesn't just talk about us, but feels like us,’ they told the studio.

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Music
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Packaging
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Art direction
WAM Ganador | Lo Siento Studio
WAM Ganador | Lo Siento Studio
WAM Ganador | Lo Siento Studio

Their music, a fusion of raw power and almost mathematical precision, served as direct inspiration for the design concept. The challenge was to translate that balance of chaos and structure into a cover that could speak for itself, even before the listener pressed play.

WAM Ganador | Lo Siento Studio

The solution began with a deeply conceptual idea: Platonic polygons, geometric figures that since ancient times have represented order, perfection and harmony. But here it was not about replicating the serenity of pure geometry; the intention was to take this base and break it with the chaos and viscerality of rock. The duality between structure and disorder, so present in WE ARE MONO's music, guided the design process.

WAM Ganador | Lo Siento Studio
WAM Ganador | Lo Siento Studio

To construct the band's name, the studio designed a completely original geometric typography, composed of paper polygons cut out and assembled by hand. Each letter was created as a small sculpture, with angular and dynamic shapes that seemed to jump out of the background. The black paper was chosen as a base for its sobriety and forcefulness, evoking the strength and darkness of the roots of rock and roll.

WAM Ganador | Lo Siento Studio

But the design did not stop at the neatness of the geometry. Once the letters had been constructed, several jets of paint in different colours were applied directly onto the pieces of black paper. This gesture, visceral and spontaneous, broke up the rigidity of the design with explosions of colour that reflect the raw energy and controlled chaos of the band's sound. Each drop and splash added an unpredictable and unique dimension, making each letter a visual metaphor for WE ARE MONO's frenetic and passionate character.

The final cover is a piece that functions not only as a graphic design, but also as a tangible art installation. The band's name, WE ARE MONO, emerges from a background of chaos and precision: an almost perfect black geometry, overflowing with vivid colours that seem to pulse like the rhythm of a bass or guitar riff.

The black paper and bright colours create a powerful contrast, while the splashes of paint become a visual reflection of the disruptive spirit of rock. The three-dimensional texture of the lyrics adds depth and presence, almost as if they are ready to step out of the album and take on a life of their own.

WAM Ganador | Lo Siento Studio

The cover is much more than a design; it is a visual reflection of WE ARE MONO's sound and identity. It speaks to their ability to combine strength, precision and chaos into a musical experience that hits hard, but also leaves room for reflection. Like the platonic polygons that inspire their concept, the cover has a clear structure, but with sharp edges and an uncontrollable energy that makes it deeply human, like their music.

In the hands of their fans, the cover will not only be the face of the album, but also a work of art that connects directly to the heart of rock: order in the midst of chaos, harmony in the midst of explosion.

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Client
We Are Mono

City
Barcelona

Year
2024