Album artist and designer with 30 years of international experience. I have been a freelance and self-employed graphic designer for 30 years, with 25 of those years based in Copenhagen. Over the years, I have built a significant client base primarily in the music industry, where I am best known for designing album art. Since 2004, I have created artwork for over 400 albums, demonstrating my strong ability to find and work creatively with images. My visual vocabulary is extensive and I am adept at crafting original and evocative artwork using Photoshop. I have experience across a wide range of music genres, from highly experimental art music to children's releases. I am also skilled in many types of print formats, overseeing campaigns for music festivals including posters, programmes, websites, advertising, and merchandise. I work independently under strict deadlines and budgets, ensuring high standards and attention to detail. I am a dual New Zealand/Danish citizen, fluent in Danish, and live in Østerbro with my two children.

Denise Burt

Album artist and designer with 30 years of international experience. I have been a freelance and self-employed graphic designer for 30 years, with 25 of those years based in Copenhagen. Over the years, I have built a significant client base primarily in the music industry, where I am best known for designing album art. Since 2004, I have created artwork for over 400 albums, demonstrating my strong ability to find and work creatively with images. My visual vocabulary is extensive and I am adept at crafting original and evocative artwork using Photoshop. I have experience across a wide range of music genres, from highly experimental art music to children's releases. I am also skilled in many types of print formats, overseeing campaigns for music festivals including posters, programmes, websites, advertising, and merchandise. I work independently under strict deadlines and budgets, ensuring high standards and attention to detail. I am a dual New Zealand/Danish citizen, fluent in Danish, and live in Østerbro with my two children.

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Album artist and designer with 30 years of international experience.

I have been a freelance and self-employed graphic designer for 30 years, with 25 of those years based in Copenhagen. Over the years, I have built a significant client base primarily in the music industry, where I am best known for designing album art. Since 2004, I have created artwork for over 400 albums, demonstrating my strong ability to find and work creatively with images.

My visual vocabulary is extensive and I am adept at crafting original and evocative artwork using Photoshop. I have experience across a wide range of music genres, from highly experimental art music to children’s releases. I am also skilled in many types of print formats, overseeing campaigns for music festivals including posters, programmes, websites, advertising, and merchandise. I work independently under strict deadlines and budgets, ensuring high standards and attention to detail. I am a dual New Zealand/Danish citizen, fluent in Danish, and live in Østerbro with my two children.

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Language

English
Fluent
Danish
Fluent

Work Experience

Self-employed Graphic Designer at Denise Burt (freelance)
January 1, 2000 - Present
Self-employed graphic designer based in Copenhagen since 2000, working primarily with music industry clients. Designed artwork for over 400 albums since 2004. Developed campaigns for music festivals including posters, programmes, websites, advertising, and merchandise. Clients include Danmarks Radio, Dacapo Records (DK), Edition-S, Edition Wilhelm Hansen, The Royal Theatre, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen Business School, and international music labels from the US, UK, Australia, and Canada. Skilled in image sourcing, Photoshop, and a wide range of print formats. Known for creative synergy with composers and labels, bringing visual interpretations of contemporary classical music and more to life.
Freelance Artworker and Designer at Various Advertising and Design Agencies, London
December 31, 1999 - September 3, 2025
Freelance artworker and designer from 1994 to 1999, working with multiple advertising and design agencies including Empire Design, specializing in film posters and other design projects.

Education

BFA at Elam School of Fine Arts, Auckland University, New Zealand
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1993

Qualifications

Published Author - Seeing New Music: Contemporary classical music through the eyes of a graphic designer
January 1, 2014 - September 3, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other