I was commissioned to design the album cover for Blue Diamond by Bukky Sonnace, and I’m excited to share the creative journey behind it. Bukky sent me an image he had taken, which served as our initial starting point for the design. After listening to the album and having a few conversations with Bukky, I learned that Blue Diamond was created while he was away from home—a period marked by both internal and external exploration.

I wanted the album cover to reflect this journey, capturing the essence of searching and self-discovery. The final design aims to evoke that relatable feeling of being lost and seeking something within oneself, even when the exact object of that search isn’t clear.

I’m really pleased with how the cover turned out, and I believe it resonates deeply with the themes present in Bukky’s music. If you’re curious to hear the music that inspired this design, you can find Blue Diamond on Spotify.