Prime: Metroid Reimagined

Logo and typography for a soundtrack

In honor of Metroid Prime’s 20th anniversary, a team of video game musicians, artists, and designers collaborated to create a nostalgia-infused visual tribute album, Prime: Metroid Reimagined.

Primary Logo

There was a temptation to make it look futuristic and digital, but I feared it would read as electronic album instead of sweeping vocals and real instruments. It's important to visually match the sound.

I sat in on a lot of the recording sessions to hear the album as it developed. Zeke's creative direction was full of mood and character, and the typography had to follow that. In the end, a balance between human, digital, and acoustic melded the type, illustrations, and sound together.

Track Covers

“Working with Jess on Prime was an excellent experience through and through. She graciously walked me through what to expect at each step along the way and incorporated my feedback into the core design choices, including pushing back when there was a better path. Jess expertly threaded the needle to create a fresh design aesthetic for Prime that perfectly matched the feeling of the music and artwork; all while helping me become a more educated and informed design client.

Jess didn’t just add her expertise to the project, she became an essential part of what made Prime a success, and more importantly, it was a joy to find that path alongside her. If you’re considering working with an expert and professional visual designer, do yourself a favor and get in touch with Jess.”

– Zeke Fenelon, album producer for Prime: Metroid Reimagined

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