Context:
Time Capsule is a podcast cover design system created for a history and culture series exploring memory, nostalgia, and the passage of time. The project focuses on building a recognisable visual identity that could adapt across multiple episodes while maintaining consistency.
Challenge:
The challenge was to create a flexible cover system that could support a range of episode topics without becoming repetitive. The identity also needed to communicate themes of fragmentation, memory, and reconstruction in a visually engaging way.
Approach:
I explored torn paper collage textures, layered imagery, and bold typography to reflect the idea of piecing together moments from the past. This led to the development of a modular visual system where colour and composition could shift between episodes while maintaining a recognisable structure.
The layouts were designed to remain clear and legible at smaller digital sizes while still retaining texture and visual depth.
The layouts were designed to remain clear and legible at smaller digital sizes while still retaining texture and visual depth.
Outcome:
The result is a scalable podcast cover system that balances consistency with variation across episodes. The identity communicates themes of memory and reconstruction while remaining adaptable, recognisable, and optimised for digital platforms.
