Alain Aebersold's "Crooked for You": A Surreal Landscape in Album Artwork

Swiss Designer's Award-Winning Artwork for "Death by Chocolate" Album

The design's uniqueness lies in its metaphorical representation of the album's title. Aebersold visualizes "Crooked for You" as a perfect sphere with crooked parts, symbolizing an intimate kind of beauty that emerges from imperfection. This innovative interpretation of the album's title sets Aebersold's design apart from conventional album artworks.

The design process involved the use of 3D software, a new technology for Aebersold. Despite the challenges of mastering a new tool, Aebersold was able to leverage the software's capabilities to create a timeless design that transcends the typical 3D look. The result is a visually striking artwork that complements the music's atmosphere.

Aebersold's design is not only visually appealing but also functional. The artwork is designed to interact with the music, creating a strong impact on the listener. This focus on the atmosphere of the music, rather than the appearance of the musicians, is a refreshing change from the norm in music artwork design.

The project, which started in October 2016 in Bern and finished in January 2017 in Zurich, involved extensive research into science fiction illustrations and alien landscapes. The design's success is a testament to Aebersold's dedication to understanding and recreating surreal landscapes, as well as his ability to overcome the challenges of working with new software.

"Crooked for You" has been recognized for its design excellence, winning the Golden A' Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Award in 2018. This prestigious award is granted to outstanding creations that reflect the designer's prodigy and wisdom, embodying extraordinary excellence and significantly impacting the world with their desirable characteristics.