Riot Grrrl Album Re-Designs
Packaging Design, Typographic Design
The Riot Grrrl movement that emerged in the early 1990s brought a significant shift in the landscape of feminism and artistic expression. This wave of feminism placed a pronounced emphasis on the role of art and expression as powerful tools for social change. Hand-crafted posters and zines served as instrumental means of communication within the movement, fostering connections among women and contributing to its expansion. The distinct handmade and sketch-style aesthetic prevalent during this era became emblematic of its ethos.
Music also played a pivotal role in disseminating and advancing the Riot Grrrl movement. All-female bands gained considerable prominence within the rock scene, a domain where they had previously encountered limited acceptance. The rebellious and non-conformist nature of rock and punk music served as a driving force for these women, propelling both themselves and their music forward in defiance of convention.
Inspired by this movement, these album re-designs re-interprets a few top albums while paying homage to the original covers and Riot Grrrl style.
Pottymouth by Bratmobile
My inspiration for this re-design comes from hand drawn posters used for protest during the Riot Grrrl Movement.
This re-design highlights lyrics on the album as opposed to images while the color palette remains similar.
Personal Best by Team Dresch
My inspiration for the Personal Best re-design comes from the roughness and rawness of art during the Riot Grrrl Movement.
I aimed to mimic the gridlike feel of the image while keeping the color palette similar.
My inspiration for this re-design comes from zines and posters created during this movement. A lot of art during this period was created using a “scrapbook” method.
I aimed to modernize this style of art while using the original cover as inspiration in terms of color and format.
Call the Doctor by Sleater-Kinney
Revolution Girl Style Now by Bikini Kill
With this final re-design, my goal was to capture the overall essence of the Riot Grrrl Movement. I wanted the cover to scream out like a list of demands.
I took inspiration from the original cover, making it louder, bolder, and more modern.
