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For me, you don’t have to throw big bucks for your DVD packaging production for it to become the talk of the town. Some of the most flamboyant DVD packaging have the lamest concepts. Sure, there’s a bigger chance you will create an impact, but there are smarter ways than having a big box that […]
Anne Leighton handles publicity and music services for a range of master musicians including up-and-comers Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius, Mike Keneally, KJ Denhert, Emily Hurd, Jann Klose, plus classic artists Vonda Shepard, Jethro Tull, Tower of Power, and many others. She wrote this article which was posted as a guest post on Music Think Tank. I’m […]
Bosco-Spectrum Gold bubble wrap for this golden girl’s promo EP. Shidlas- Saliami Postmodern The CD is vacuumed like real salami and the sticker with contents is like it would be from a meat shop. Money Mark- Brand New Tomorrow The CD label artwork below is one of the most visually appealing CD label artwork I’ve […]
WHAT IS A TRADEMARK? A common misunderstanding is the idea that one can “copyright” a band name. While it is possible to copyright the design of a band logo, the band name itself is not copyrightable. Band names are protectable under trademark law, because like “brand names” they allow us to distinguish one band’s music […]
Check out these funny santa album covers if you want inspiration or a bit of laugh. Tis the season to be jolly…and funny, apparently. Many artists make Holiday albums each year and maybe nothing spells Christmas better than S-A-N-T-A. Of course, there has to be some twist for the artwork to get attention. If they […]
If you’re a fresh graduate doing his first graphic design project, you probably have no idea how to put a fair price on your work. Quote a much higher price and they’d likely cancel the assignment, quote a very low price and you’d slowly hate your career. So, how can a fresh graduate determine his […]
The typeface Helvetica, a movie directed by Gary Hustwit, was released in bluray format in 2008. It was packaged in a beautiful record sleeve with a very playful design. It was designed by Experimental Jetset from Netherlands. Why a record sleeve? Here’s a text explaining their concept behind this bluray packaging. Thinking about a packaging […]
Don’t confront him in front of his girlfriend or sister or mother. Every guy wants to be a hero if his girlfriend or sister is around so you better not poke his ego during those moments. That spells H-E-L-L for you. And, of course, it is very rude in general. Talk to him in private. […]
This article is a guest post written by Chris “Seth” Jackson and originally appeared in his website How to Run a Band. For more great tips about running a band, you can check out on his facebook page and follow him on twitter. _____________________________________________________________________ Most bands’ promotional strategy goes something like this: 1) Create fliers. […]
Gak! It’s Christmastime once again? How did 2011 pass by so fast? It feels like there are just 3 months in my year. But anyway, tis the season to be jolly- not feel old and sullen. I bet some of you already have a long Christmas shopping list. Of course! We make sure that every […]