Attribution system — credits prioritized over artwork

Context

A media presentation system in which contributor credits replace album artwork as the primary visual reference during playback. Attribution was treated as the main orienting element rather than as supplementary metadata.

Conditions

Album artwork not displayed during playback. Contributor credits displayed as the primary visual reference. Credits available per track. All contributors listed regardless of role size. No visual hierarchy based on perceived prominence. No engagement indicators attached to individual contributors.

Observations

Attention shifted toward authorship rather than visual branding. Credit information received sustained focus during playback. Listeners oriented themselves through contributor names rather than imagery. Attribution prompted evaluation of collaboration structure rather than genre or style. Discussion centered on who made the work rather than how it was packaged.

What did not occur

No reliance on album artwork to frame expectation. No visual shorthand used to signal status or popularity. No reduction of contributors to secondary metadata. No attempts to rank or compare contributors.

Status

Active