Designing the cover for Liddy Clark’s single, Shot Down (Stand Up), was an emotionally profound endeavor that required harmonizing artistic sensitivity with the gravity of the song’s message. Liddy, a Parkland native, drew from her personal connection to the Stoneman Douglas tragedy to craft a powerful anthem celebrating the resilience and bravery of young students.
The cover features a notebook paper background, symbolizing the everyday environment of school, while a childlike illustration of lockers, embellished with flowers and a teddy bear, poignantly contrasts the purity of childhood with the somber reality of school shootings. The final design powerfully honors the essence of Liddy Clark’s message, serving as both a reminder of ongoing struggles and a beacon of hope for a brighter future.