Martin Kvamme

Martin Kvamme
Born (1975-09-12) 12 September 1975
Bergen, Norway
Occupations
  • Graphic designer
  • illustrator
Websiteunitdeltaplus.com

Martin Kvamme (born 12 September 1975)[1] is a Norwegian graphic designer and illustrator[1] who has created artwork for musical artists including a-ha,[2] The Avett Brothers,[2] Brandi Carlile,[3] Faith No More,[4] Satyricon,[5] Sigur Rós,[6] Turbonegro,[7] and Ween.[8]

The Japanese design journal Idea named him as part of the "new generation of Norwegian graphic designers",[9] and he has been described by Norwegian press as one of the country's leading album cover designers.[2][4][7] His work has been exhibited at London's Design Museum[1][10] and recognized by the British design journal Creative Review.[11][12][13] Works by Kvamme are in the permanent collection of the National Museum of Norway.[14][15]

Early life

Kvamme was born in Bergen, Norway, on 12 September 1975.[1]

Career

Black-and-white photograph of a somber man in a suit holding a large white swan
Kvamme's cover for Kaada's album Music for Moviebikers (2006)
DVD cover featuring a translucent jellyfish against a dark background
Kvamme's cover for Kaada/Patton's DVD Live (2007)

He began working in advertising in 1994 and later joined the Oslo-based architecture firm Snøhetta as a graphic designer.[2][11] Kvamme runs a one-man studio called The Unit Delta Plus.[16]

The first album cover he designed was Even "Magnet" Johansen's debut album.[2] Kvamme met American musician Mike Patton in the summer of 2000 and became a regular collaborator, designing album covers for Patton's groups Faith No More,[4] Fantômas,[17] Kaada/Patton,[18] and Tomahawk.[12][17] His work for Patton led to the cover commission for The Avett Brothers' The Carpenter (2012).[2] He has designed for several international artists.[4]

Selected works

Recognition

His work has been published in several design anthologies:

In 2008, Kvamme was nominated for Norsk Form's award for young designers.[10]

References

Citations

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Fredes 2008, p. 598.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Gjestad, Robert Hoftun (26 August 2012). "Lager cover for de store" [Album covers for the big names]. Aftenposten (in Norwegian).
  3. ↑ Carlile, Brandi (2015). The Firewatcher's Daughter (liner notes). ATO Records.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 Rakvaag, Geir (5 June 2015). "Kunsten å pakke det godt inn" [The Art of Good Packaging]. Dagsavisen (in Norwegian). Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  5. ↑ Wolk, Douglas (May–June 2006). "Shelf Life". Print. 60 (3): 30.
  6. ↑ Hellige, Klanten & Hulan 2004, p. 61.
  7. 1 2 Glans, Mari (30 December 2009). "Her er årets styggeste plateomslag" [Here are this year's ugliest album covers]. Budstikka (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on 8 February 2026. Retrieved 8 February 2026.
  8. ↑ Hellige, Klanten & Hulan 2004, p. 291.
  9. ↑ Holtskog, Reidar (December 2003). "Footsteps of Graphic Design Industry in Norway". Idea: International Advertising Art (302): 26–31. ISSN 0019-1299.
  10. 1 2 3 "Grafill 25 år: Jubileumsseminar og bursdagsfest". Grafill (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on 9 October 2016.
  11. 1 2 Lucas, Gavin (21 December 2011). "Record Sleeves of the Month". Creative Review. ISSN 2515-4621. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  12. 1 2 Steven, Rachael (15 June 2015). "Record Sleeves of the Month". Creative Review. ISSN 2515-4621. Archived from the original on 6 October 2016. Retrieved 8 February 2026.
  13. 1 2 Steven, Rachael (January 2016). "Top 10 Sleeves of the Year". Creative Review. 36 (1): 38–45. ISSN 0262-1037.
  14. 1 2 "Starfire". Nasjonalmuseet. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  15. 1 2 "Burton twin 07". Nasjonalmuseet. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  16. 1 2 Holen, Øyvind (26 September 2008). "2000-tallet: Luksus og nye utfordringer" [The 2000s: Luxury and New Challenges]. Dagens Næringsliv (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on 8 February 2026. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  17. 1 2 3 Riesto, Matti (19 December 2003). "Pakker inn for Patton" [Packaging for Patton]. NRK (in Norwegian). NTB. Archived from the original on 6 January 2004. Retrieved 8 February 2026.
  18. ↑ Kaada, John; Patton, Mike (2016). Bacteria Cult (liner notes). Ipecac Recordings.
  19. ↑ Vintervoll, Lene (28 November 2003). "Design som rocker" [Design That Rocks]. Dagbladet (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on 18 April 2021. Retrieved 8 February 2026.
  20. ↑ Riise, Ragne (3 March 2007). "Her er vinnerne". Nettavisen (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on 8 February 2026. Retrieved 8 February 2026.
  21. 1 2 "Prisdryss til Bleed". Kreativt Forum (in Norwegian). April 2008. Retrieved 8 February 2026.
  22. ↑ "Grafisk design: Kataloger og brosjyrer". SNITT (in Norwegian): 38. 2009.
  23. ↑ Jenssen, Jens R.; Våga, Bjarne, eds. (2008). Pieces of Energy: From the StatoilHydro Art Collection. Stavanger: StatoilHydro. ISBN 978-82-92940-00-6.
  24. ↑ Sundqvist, Patrick (2002). 55 Degrees North: Contemporary Scandinavian Graphic Design. London: Laurence King Publishing. pp. 25, 28. ISBN 978-1-85669-316-5.
  25. ↑ Hellige, Klanten & Hulan 2004.
  26. ↑ "Norske designere dominerer internasjonal musikk-designbok" [Norwegian Designers Dominate International Music Design Book]. Ballade.no (in Norwegian). 10 August 2004. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  27. ↑ Klanten, Robert; Bourquin, Nicolas, eds. (2004). Dos Logos. Berlin: Die Gestalten Verlag. ISBN 978-3-89955-055-9.
  28. ↑ "Nordmenn i prestisjetung designbok". Kampanje (in Norwegian). 30 November 2004. Archived from the original on 8 February 2026. Retrieved 8 February 2026.
  29. ↑ Dorrian, Mike (2006). Business Cards 2. London: Laurence King Publishing. p. 37. ISBN 978-1-85669-477-3.
  30. ↑ Beer, Günter, ed. (2007). Web Design Index by Content .03. Amsterdam: Pepin Press. p. 398. ISBN 978-90-5768-111-0.
  31. ↑ Fredes 2008, pp. 342–343, 348.

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