Over 20 years of creative thinking

Over 20 years of creative thinking

From concept to completion

From concept to completion

( And everything in between )

An original approach for individual results

An original approach for individual results

( We always have your goals in mind )

We really know our tools

We really know our tools

( old school and new tech )

We build on relationships

We build on relationships

( Like a good tune )

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What’s New

Tesla “Shock”

This project came about via our connection with the Def Leppard camp. Not only do they share management with Tesla, but the Lep’s very own Phil Collen produced this album. The band pretty much gave us carte blanche, so we came up with a very graphic solution which depicts Nikola Tesla’s Wardenclyffe Tower. Along with the title, we figured this would be a good representation of the band today.

Def Leppard “The Story So Far: The Best Of” 

Legendary British rock ‘n’ roll icons and 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame® nominees Def Leppard once again hired t42design to helm the creative for their brand new greatest hits collection entitled The Story So Far – The Best Of. We created multiple configurations: a 2-CD set comprised of 35 tracks, 1-CD comprised of 17 tracks and 2LP vinyl.

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Breaking Benjamin “Ember”

“Ember” is our 6th collaboration with platinum act Breaking Benjamin for Hollywood Records. The full package included the vinyl, cd packaging and more.

Riverdogs “California”

This past summer we designed the new album for Riverdogs. You might remember, they put out an amazing album back in 1990, still one of our favorite rock records. Their new release “California” is now out in stores as CD and vinyl! Check out the artwork.

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What our clients say

  • "I’m grateful to have done seven (seven!) books with t42design here at Chronicle Books, every one of them insanely better—and sometimes only even possible at all—through Tom’s inventive art direction, logistical ju-jitsu, and his ability to work with bands and photographers alike to capture their vision while also bringing something smart and exciting to the process himself. I always know with Tom at the helm, that we’ll get not just to where we need to go, but beyond. Having t42design onboard makes the difference between a good book and a great book."

    Steve Mockus | Executive Editor, Chronicle Books, San Francisco

  • "Tom has done some great work for me over the years and always been a pleasure to work with."

    Eddie Van Halen | Founder & Guitarist of Van Halen

  • "I’ve worked with Tom Jermann for the last fifteen years from various books (Jimmy Page, Metallica) to various album and dvd packagings. He always comes up with great ideas and surprises. Here’s to another FIFTEEN."

    Ross Halfin | Photographer / London, England

  • "I have worked with Toby and t42design for over 17 years. Their style is always clear, creative and consistent so that brochures and reports are recognizably related over the years, but distinctly different. I find Toby to be an effective communicator and a pleasure to work with."

    Susan Wilcox | Director of Development, Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

  • "Tom Jermann and T42 have consistently interpreted and delivered exactly what has been needed in a timely and cost effective way. I not only recommend them based on the past but look forward to continuing our very successful relationship into the future."

    Paul Stanley | Founder and Lead Singer/Guitarist, KISS

  • "I’ve know Tom for 20+ years from way back in 1995 when he was a designer for the art department at MCA Records. As the Creative Director of Universal Music Enterprises, I’ve hired t42design on numerous occasions for a variety of projects. Whether it is a Bob Marley legacy project, a box set for Kiss or a Greatest Hits compilation for Johnny Cash, the results were always satisfying. Over the years, we have built a nice professional and personal relationship."

    Vartan | Creative Director, UMe/Universal Music

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