For Mikael Gabriel and Nublu’s ambitious, Cyberpunk-inspired single “UNIVERSUM,” I had the opportunity to craft both the official cover art and a cinematic poster—a project that pushed my creative and technical skills to the next level.
The goal was to create a larger-than-life, movie-poster-style artwork that visually captured the song’s futuristic, high-energy aesthetic. Inspired by Cyberpunk worlds, sci-fi cinema, and Marvel-level polish, the design needed to feel bold, immersive, and storytelling-driven—as if it were the key art for a blockbuster film.
This project was a deep dive into advanced compositing, lighting effects, and intricate layer work. The final PSD file contained 100+ layers, each carefully crafted to enhance depth, texture, and cinematic atmosphere. Every detail, from the glowing neon reflections to the moody, futuristic skyline, was designed to reinforce the song’s expansive and otherworldly tone.
This project was not only an exciting creative challenge but also an opportunity to push my craft to the highest level—blending design, storytelling, and visual world-building into a single, striking piece!
Role: Retouch, Art Direction
Client: Universal Music
3D VFX: ShardVFX
UNIVERSUM
Single Cover Art
Breakdown of the graphic elements
