🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire”

MATE is an underground shoegaze artist whose self-released work has been described as emotionally driven and thought provoking. Her lyrics juxtapose dark themes of abandonment and nostalgia with strong emotions of sexuality and power. She cites her aesthetic influences as 1980s goth bands, French New Wave cinema, and contemporary doom and dream pop. Lies on Fire, the latest studio album by MATE, features a collector’s edition box made especially for fans.

Creative Direction
Cynthia Abril

Design
Cynthia Abril, Forrest Huu Ta

Photography
Eduardo Trejo, Cynthia Abril

Client
MATE

Disciplines
Art Direction
Branding
Packaging
Print

🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Album Cover

🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Promotional Graphic

🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Process

🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Album Artwork

🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Motion Poster

🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Photoshoot

🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Album Sleeve

🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Tour Poster

🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Record

🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Motion Poster

🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Collector's Edition Packaging

🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Lyrics Book

🍷 MATE “Lies on Fire” • Process

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About

My name is Forrest Huu Ta. I am a graphic designer that specializes in branding, art direction, and typography. My process involves using history and culture as a primer for creating new definitions of beauty with a contemporary perspective. Previously, I have worked in both non-profit and business sectors, as well as design agencies both global and boutique in size.

Currently, I am a junior designer at CENTER. Born and raised in California, I am now based in New York City. My pronouns are they/them.

Resume available upon request