Ángel de Soto




— PROJECT NAME

CONVERGENCE


— ROLE

Art Direction

Graphic design


— DATE

2026


This project encompasses the art direction and comprehensive graphic design for the debut LP of Drips, a Berlin-based collective dedicated to revitalizing the club scene through a multidisciplinary approach. The visual concept is centered on contemporary illustrations inspired by the work of Matisse, providing an organic aesthetic and a distinctive artistic value that stands out within the saturated visual landscape of modern electronic music. Drips transcends the conventional record label format by integrating fashion shows and collaborations with local artisans into its DNA; consequently, the visual identity of this album was developed to communicate this hybrid nature. The result is a piece of design that not only complements the sound but also solidifies a cutting-edge narrative of technical quality within the competitive cultural panorama of the German capital.




ALTERNATIVE CONCEPTS


Alternative concepts driven by visual experimentation, emphasizing rich textures and intricate illustrative detail. By applying advanced effects and mixed-media techniques, these pieces expand the aesthetic universe of Drips, adding tactile depth and a layered complexity to the overall art direction.

Hybrid Workflow

stop-motion

For the Instagram video series featuring individual tracks from the collective's DJs and producers, I developed a hybrid creative workflow. I initially used AI to generate a base animation of figures dancing in a circle, which I then meticulously hand-drew frame by frame. This manual intervention infused the animation with a naïve aesthetic and an organic texture, resulting in a stop-motion effect that enhances the sense of movement and brings a human, tactile touch to the digital motion graphics.Alternative concepts driven by visual experimentation, emphasizing rich textures and intricate illustrative detail. By applying advanced effects and mixed-media techniques, these pieces expand the aesthetic universe of Drips, adding tactile depth and a layered complexity to the overall art direction.



Hybrid Workflow

stop-motion

During the creative development phase, two additional proposals featuring a more vibrant color palette were presented to the client, while maintaining the integrity of the original concept, illustrations, and compositions. The goal was to explore different visual atmospheres and evaluate the impact of color on the project's narrative. However, after careful consideration, the black and white version was ultimately selected—as seen in the final result—as its sobriety and monochromatic contrast more effectively reinforce the sophisticated and timeless identity of Drips.