Jazz Cd Design

My class was assigned to design a cd design for Humber's Jazz Ensemble new cd which would be called Prologue. I was excited because I thought it would be a fun and interesting assignment but at the same time I knew a lot of research would have to be done because I know nothing about Jazz. I have never listened to Jazz and am not a huge fan of the genre so in order to design this cd I had a lot to do before creation of the design. My process included:

• Listening to Humber's previous Jazz cd.
• Read and understand the definition of Prologue.
• Brainstorm rough ideas/sketches.
• Look at different fonts and colors that represent Jazz.
• Took breaks in between to eat and surf the net to refresh my mind.
• Design a rough concept on template given.
• Critiqued numerous times by Heather.
• Fix design with suggestions made by Heather.
• Find the right image of stage curtains for design.
• Print final cd design at Canclone.
• Present cd design to Jazz Band Director.