01
Discovery
Understanding the music's mood.
I listened to the track multiple times to understand the emotional arc — tempo, instrumentation, and lyrical themes — then translated those elements into visual directions.
Projects / Jatil
Jatil
Project
Music Video Cover
Cover art & visual identity
Role
Designer
Freelance · Full creative direction
Timeline
2 days
Concept → Final
Tools
Photoshop, Illustrator
Type
Client Work
The
Brief
Jatil was a freelance cover art project for a music video released in Nepal. The brief required creating a visual identity that captured the mood and energy of the music while appealing to the target audience. I handled everything from concept to final delivery.
Design
Process
02
Direction
Exploring visual styles.
I created multiple mood boards exploring color palettes, typography treatments, and photographic styles that could match the energy of the music.
03
Creation
Building the final artwork.
Using extensive Photoshop editing and compositing, I crafted the cover image — manipulating existing photos and adding visual effects to create something that felt both authentic and striking.
04
Iteration
Refining based on client feedback.
The client reviewed multiple drafts. Each iteration sharpened the composition, color balance, and typography until the visual felt aligned with the music's identity.
05
Delivery
Final files and assets.
Delivered in multiple formats — YouTube thumbnail, social media crops, and print-optimized versions for promotional use.
Visual
Validation
Freelance work like Jatil taught me how to translate intangible emotions — music, feeling, story — into a static image that stops the scroll. Photoshop wasn't just a tool; it was the medium for storytelling.