By Ruth Rowland
It was exciting to be asked to work on the hand drawn lettering for the New Gold Dream Deluxe Boxset. I remember its original release in 1982, Simple Minds’ fifth studio album, taking them from revered cult status to a chart band with hit singles and a full year in the UK album chart.With the original New Gold Dream design as a starting point, I developed a sympathetic style of pen-drawn Roman Capital lettering for four of the disc covers within this collectible boxset. The challenge was to create new custom drawn titles for the fresh designs that also worked with the original 1982 cover.
It’s always a pleasure to open up a well designed boxset and this one didn’t disappoint with its inventive packaging, wrap, ribbon and booklets - it delivered in spades. When you work on a project like this, I imagine it’s much like being an actor in a film, you understand the concept and all the parts you worked on in detail but it’s only when you see the completed piece that you appreciate the whole product, beautifully designed by Stewart Crouch Creative.
An inspired collection of remastered album, mixes, radio sessions, videos and tv footage, the stylish design lives up to its content. If you’re a Simple Minds fan - you’ll want it in your collection.
Hand Lettering for Simple Minds New Gold Dream Deluxe Boxset
Hand Lettering for Simple Minds New Gold Dream Deluxe Boxset
Hand Lettering for Simple Minds New Gold Dream Deluxe Boxset: Edits and B-Sides
Hand Lettering for Simple Minds New Gold Dream Deluxe Boxset: Extended Versions
Hand Lettering for Simple Minds New Gold Dream Deluxe Boxset: Radio Sessions
Hand Lettering for Simple Minds New Gold Dream Deluxe Boxset: Alternative Mixes, Roughs and Demos
Head back to the music folder to browse more of my work for Simple Minds or take a look at my handwriting for the gorgeous La Passione Book by Chris Rea ...
