This was a fun dive into packaging design that let me really lean into a modern-retro aesthetic. I took Zach Bryan’s The Great American Bar Scene and gave it a bit of a facelift. I wanted the design to feel playful but still clean and professional, so I held onto the original red tones and Polaroid framing to keep the nostalgia intact. From there, I added my own creative touches, like the nine-ball motif, to tie it closer to the music. Everything was built from the ground up in Illustrator for the final vinyl and CD mockups.

Final Designs

Front
Back
Full Cover

Mockups

CD Mockup
CD & Vinyl Mockup
Mood Board