PRiMe: MeTROid ReiMAgiNed
Logo and typography for a visual album
In honor of Metroid Prime’s 20th anniversary, a superstar team of video game musicians, artists, and designers collaborated to create a nostalgia-infused visual tribute album, Prime: Metroid Reimagined.
Prime transposes the classic themes of Kenji Yamamoto’s beloved Metroid Prime soundtrack into an intimate acoustic ensemble, grounded firmly in the natural world with compelling live performances spanning across grooving guitar rhythms to soaring vocal harmonies, enchanting piano serenades, and evocative viola solos that transport you back to the immersive world of Tallon IV.
I was tasked to create a logo for the cover of PRIME: Metroid Reimagined that paired well with the dreamy illustrations created by Mona Finden.
For Prime, I gave it a futuristic look with strong geometry and rounded corners as an homage to visual elements commonly found in early video game design. For contrast, I chose an elegant and moving font for Metroid Reimagined, an allusion to the full and swirling sound of this acoustic album.
Primary logo:
Primary Logo grid:
Main album cover art:
Album art for each track:
“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
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
YouTube Trailer:
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CREDITS:
Produced by | Outset Initiative
Logo | Jess Bruels
Illustrations | Mona Finden
Animation | Zack Fenelon
