Alex Steinweiss

Alex Steinweiss was a pioneering graphic designer best known for inventing the modern album cover in the 1930s. His innovative approach transformed music packaging from simple paper sleeves to vibrant, artistic designs that reflected the music’s style and attracted consumers. Steinweiss’s artwork elevated album covers to a new level of visual storytelling and branding, influencing the entire music industry. His work combined bold illustrations, creative typography, and clever concepts, making album covers an important form of visual art. Today, he’s celebrated as a foundational figure in graphic design and music packaging.