Behind the Covers

technical drawing

1 cover story in our archive

Behind the Covers' archive includes 1 album cover documented under the "technical drawing" design theme, all from the 2000s. The cover sits within the hip-hop tradition and features work by Jay-Z. Each entry below includes the cover artwork, the designers and photographers behind it, and a short story about the visual choices that defined the release.

The Blueprint by Jay-Z — album cover art

The Blueprint by Jay-Z (2001)

Jay-Z's Blueprint cover features a minimalist architectural drawing that became one of hip-hop's most iconic designs. The stark blue-on-white technical diagram perfectly matched the album's title while establishing a new standard for sophisticated rap album artwork.

Label
Roc-A-Fella Records
Designer
Uncredited
Genre
Hip-Hop
Decade
2000s
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