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Japanese Minimal PosterAlmost nothing. Exactly enough.
A vast white or single-color field with one small graphic element placed off-center and a few lines of precisely set type.
Make it yoursA good fit for
Ambient albums, solo piano recordings, and quiet indie folk singles.
A little art direction
Cut the extra line and label to the essentials. In the notes name one small object only, and say where it should sit on the square.
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Open larger viewA single or EPHalf Light
Open larger viewAn albumBy Candlelight
Open larger viewAn albumHeadland
Open larger viewAn albumFog Signals
Open larger viewAn albumNight Bloom
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A single or EP · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstHalf LightRead the exact prompt
Create a finished square cover for a single or EP, in a 1:1 aspect ratio. Produce the front cover artwork itself, without a vinyl sleeve, jewel case, shelf, or room mockup. COVER TEXT Use the following release information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the cover; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra text. Artist: Paper Moon Title: Half Light ART DIRECTION Interpret the supplied brief in Japanese Minimal Poster style. Visual vocabulary: vast white or single-colour field; one small or medium graphic element; extreme restraint; asymmetrical balance; no decoration. Lettering direction: refined sans-serif or mincho serif; small text, precisely placed; Japanese and Latin type harmony optional. Suggested colors: white, black, one muted accent — indigo, vermillion, or moss green. Composition: tiny element in lower corner or off-centre; text minimal. Atmosphere: calm, elegant, contemplative. Keep out of the design: busy illustration, multiple colours, craft-fair decoration, bunting. Apply the visual language to the supplied brief; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy. ILLUSTRATION NOTES A small half-lit paper moon placed low and off-center in an empty field. These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text. Make the artist name and title the strongest text elements and keep all other text minimal and small, as on a real record sleeve. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
An album · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstBy CandlelightRead the exact prompt
Create a finished square album cover, in a 1:1 aspect ratio. Produce the front cover artwork itself, without a vinyl sleeve, jewel case, shelf, or room mockup. COVER TEXT Use the following release information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the cover; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra text. Artist: The Presidio Quartet Title: By Candlelight Extra line: Schubert and Glass ART DIRECTION Interpret the supplied brief in Japanese Minimal Poster style. Visual vocabulary: vast white or single-colour field; one small or medium graphic element; extreme restraint; asymmetrical balance; no decoration. Lettering direction: refined sans-serif or mincho serif; small text, precisely placed; Japanese and Latin type harmony optional. Suggested colors: white, black, one muted accent — indigo, vermillion, or moss green. Composition: tiny element in lower corner or off-centre; text minimal. Atmosphere: calm, elegant, contemplative. Keep out of the design: busy illustration, multiple colours, craft-fair decoration, bunting. Apply the visual language to the supplied brief; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy. ILLUSTRATION NOTES A single small candle flame near the lower edge of an empty field. These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text. Make the artist name and title the strongest text elements and keep all other text minimal and small, as on a real record sleeve. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
An album · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstHeadlandRead the exact prompt
Create a finished square album cover, in a 1:1 aspect ratio. Produce the front cover artwork itself, without a vinyl sleeve, jewel case, shelf, or room mockup. COVER TEXT Use the following release information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the cover; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra text. Artist: Marram Title: Headland Label: Posterage Records ART DIRECTION Interpret the supplied brief in Japanese Minimal Poster style. Visual vocabulary: vast white or single-colour field; one small or medium graphic element; extreme restraint; asymmetrical balance; no decoration. Lettering direction: refined sans-serif or mincho serif; small text, precisely placed; Japanese and Latin type harmony optional. Suggested colors: white, black, one muted accent — indigo, vermillion, or moss green. Composition: tiny element in lower corner or off-centre; text minimal. Atmosphere: calm, elegant, contemplative. Keep out of the design: busy illustration, multiple colours, craft-fair decoration, bunting. Apply the visual language to the supplied brief; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy. ILLUSTRATION NOTES A grassy headland dropping to the sea, a lone bird hanging in the wind. These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text. Make the artist name and title the strongest text elements and keep all other text minimal and small, as on a real record sleeve. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
An album · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstFog SignalsRead the exact prompt
Create a finished square album cover, in a 1:1 aspect ratio. Produce the front cover artwork itself, without a vinyl sleeve, jewel case, shelf, or room mockup. COVER TEXT Use the following release information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the cover; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra text. Artist: Grey Harbor Title: Fog Signals ART DIRECTION Interpret the supplied brief in Japanese Minimal Poster style. Visual vocabulary: vast white or single-colour field; one small or medium graphic element; extreme restraint; asymmetrical balance; no decoration. Lettering direction: refined sans-serif or mincho serif; small text, precisely placed; Japanese and Latin type harmony optional. Suggested colors: white, black, one muted accent — indigo, vermillion, or moss green. Composition: tiny element in lower corner or off-centre; text minimal. Atmosphere: calm, elegant, contemplative. Keep out of the design: busy illustration, multiple colours, craft-fair decoration, bunting. Apply the visual language to the supplied brief; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy. ILLUSTRATION NOTES A tiny lighthouse silhouette at the bottom edge with a faint horizontal fog band. These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text. Make the artist name and title the strongest text elements and keep all other text minimal and small, as on a real record sleeve. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
An album · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstNight BloomRead the exact prompt
Create a finished square album cover, in a 1:1 aspect ratio. Produce the front cover artwork itself, without a vinyl sleeve, jewel case, shelf, or room mockup. COVER TEXT Use the following release information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the cover; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra text. Artist: The Evening Shapes Title: Night Bloom Extra line: The new album Label: Posterage Records ART DIRECTION Interpret the supplied brief in Japanese Minimal Poster style. Visual vocabulary: vast white or single-colour field; one small or medium graphic element; extreme restraint; asymmetrical balance; no decoration. Lettering direction: refined sans-serif or mincho serif; small text, precisely placed; Japanese and Latin type harmony optional. Suggested colors: white, black, one muted accent — indigo, vermillion, or moss green. Composition: tiny element in lower corner or off-centre; text minimal. Atmosphere: calm, elegant, contemplative. Keep out of the design: busy illustration, multiple colours, craft-fair decoration, bunting. Apply the visual language to the supplied brief; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy. ILLUSTRATION NOTES One small night-blooming flower placed off-center in a wide empty field. These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text. Make the artist name and title the strongest text elements and keep all other text minimal and small, as on a real record sleeve. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
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