America Recovers takes people from crisis to clarity by intervening in addicts’ lives to help bring about positive change. Hosts Mackenzie Phillips & Brad Lamm talk directly with real callers who are at the crossroads of addiction in their family or themselves, there are honest answers in a positive, practical format.
Working at Westbrook Inc, I took the lead to create a podcast cover for the show, developing a vivid concept that could encapsulate the joy and the hopelessness of living the best version of yourself. Design-wise we wanted to make sure the message that is coming across was aspirational, positive, and uplifting, nothing too stale, and balanced humor with a spark of seriousness.
The client was presented with three distinct ideas, and despite my favorite Saul Bass’s concept not being chosen, the selected one still effectively communicates a powerful message.
The artwork displayed in this image was chosen by the client.