Dilation

DJ and producer Quackson brought me on to create the cover art for his new EP, Dilation. He had a fun concept: each track would be represented by a unique object, all of which come together on the final cover. I took that idea and ran with it—designing not just the artwork, but a custom animated loop for each object. These visuals were made to be super flexible, working across everything from looping Spotify canvases to massive projections at live shows. Beyond the individual pieces, I also art directed the full visual identity of the EP to make sure everything felt cohesive—from the static artwork to the animated loops. The goal was to create a unified visual world that could support the music in any format, while giving each track its own distinct personality.

Role: Art Direction, 3D Design, Animation

Final Cover Art

Promotional Reel featuring all the visuals.

To define the visual direction for Dilation, I developed three distinct approaches, creating a potential cover design for each. These early concepts helped shape the overall tone of the project and gave us space to experiment with different visual languages. In the end, we combined elements from the second and third directions—blending the sleek, cyberpunk-inspired energy of one with the surreal, mystical desert atmosphere of the other. This fusion became the foundation for the EP’s final visual identity.

A look at the visual development process, from early sketches through color exploration to initial renders.

Single Cover Art designed by Lindon Schaab

Early sketch explorations for the Single cover—testing out layouts, object ideas, and overall composition.

EP Release Loop

Teaser Video

Milanote board used to manage the project—handling visual direction, animation planning, scheduling, and team communication.

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