Vaughan oliver

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Selections of work taken from designer Vaughan Oliver’s extensive archive. The work spans design, fashion, music, and moving image. Over the years, his unique approach to design has attracted an impressive list of clients. He is noted for his work with independent record label 4AD, where he created d

Graphic designer Vaughan Oliver, who created album artwork for bands the Pixies, Cocteau Twins and The Breeders, has passed away at age 62.

A powerful poster campaign for Parkinson’s UK uses 26 imagemakers to portray the many symptoms of this debilitating disease…

Graphic designer Vaughan Oliver, who created album artwork for bands the Pixies, Cocteau Twins and The Breeders, has passed away at age 62.

"It'll End in Tears" by This Mortal Coil

Mr. Oliver’s album covers for the 4AD label were a fitting complement to music by influential alternative bands like Pixies and the Breeders.

As the designer of album covers at the label 4AD, Vaughan Oliver created the visuals for some of the most beloved bands in alternative rock. His cover art wasn’t marketing material—it was music in graphic form.