Industry

Entertainment

Company

Apple Music

Year

2020

Apple Music Playlist Artworks for a Better Streaming Experience

As a graphic designer with a passion for music, I took on the challenge of creating a series of artworks for Apple Music’s exclusive themed playlists

Covering a range of genres from Italian music to French variety and pop hits. Additionally, I designed digital advertising banners to promote both the playlists and the overall music streaming service across web platforms. Designing the playlist artworks and digital advertising banners for Apple Music presented a unique creative challenge: capturing the essence of diverse musical genres while maintaining a cohesive visual identity. Each artwork needed to evoke the mood and cultural nuances of its respective playlist, from the dynamism of Italian music scene to the energy of pop hits. At the same time, the digital banners had to be visually striking and optimized for various web formats, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and effective promotion of the streaming service. Balancing artistic expression with brand consistency was key to delivering engaging and impactful designs.

To tackle this challenge, I developed a design approach that combined strong visual storytelling with Apple Music’s sleek brand identity.

For the playlist artworks, I carefully selected color palettes, typography, and imagery that reflected each genre’s unique character while ensuring consistency across the collection. For the digital banners, I focused on clarity and adaptability, creating dynamic yet cohesive layouts that worked seamlessly across various web formats. By balancing creativity with brand guidelines, I delivered visually engaging designs that effectively promoted both the playlists and the streaming service. As a result, the playlist artworks successfully captured the essence of each musical genre while maintaining a cohesive and recognizable visual identity. The digital advertising banners seamlessly integrated with Apple Music’s branding, ensuring high visibility and engagement across web platforms. The combination of compelling visuals and strategic design choices enhanced the overall user experience, drawing attention to the playlists and reinforcing Apple Music’s presence in the digital landscape.