CD – DVD – Vinyl – T-shirt – Box Sets
Do you need your DVDs fast? Then you better make sure you won’t have issues with artwork because it’s one of the top causes of delay. The actual DVD duplication (as in the actual printing and duplication work) just takes a week or even less. What takes up time is the checking of artwork, revisions, […]
Every musician I know that’s serious about his or her career has a CD no matter what the statistics show about the decline of CD sales because they know it’s a big tool for branding. Having a CD is saying “ No, Im not one of them. I am investing in my career because I […]
Remember that there are lots of considerations other than aesthetic appeal and budget when it comes to choosing the packaging for your CD or DVD. You can actually use any kind of case for your project but be ready to have some productions and shipping mishaps, delays, and big expenses. There are reasons why some […]
As they say, music alone will not sell. CD Packaging design is one of the reasons why the hard format is still alive. When everyone is going digital, it is wise to offer fans something that cannot be downloaded. Do not just give them forgettable album artwork – give them something that’s so awesome that […]
After viewing lots of ‘overdesigned’ artwork, it’s refreshing to see this minimalistic packaging of Money Mark. The concept and execution seem so simple (although I cannot tell for sure) but it has very good visual appeal. Just look at how the colors complement each other, how the texture of the woodcraft contrasts to the plain […]
Why do I need a Barcode on my CD? The short answer is “because the retailers who will be selling your CD for you require it.” It’s the way a retail sale is identified, inventory levels are tracked, and sales are credited. Even if you sell primarily at shows or out of your trunk, you […]
Care for some Saliami sandwich? It has the softest bread, the freshest lettuce, and…the coolest-looking Saliami CD! Kids, the CD is not edible. Don’t eat it. And if you have dogs, please don’t put the Saliami CD on the floor! This is the CD package design of Lithuanian musician SHIDLAS, album named “Saliami Postmodern”. The […]
Yeah, it’s kinda silly but just in case you thought of having BANANAS as your album artwork’s main subject, here are some of the album covers with bananas! Identify which ones you like and which ones you find ridiculous. Well I kinda like most of them because they look ridiculous. I mean, if you’re see […]
I like how the neon pink tape contrasts to the pale face portrait and how Magdalena Czarnecki strategically placed the tape in a position that makes us want to rip it off right away. The identity for the independent Punk band ‘Gallucci’ is designed on a roll of adhesive tape. The tape can be applied […]
Requirements: Adobe Photoshop CS3 Prerequisite knowledge: An understanding of and experience using Photoshop. You probably know that consistency is key to effective brand building and maintenance. This tutorial shows you how to create labels easily to ensure consistent production across the divisions of your company. You can also apply this technique to business cards, name […]