CD Packaging of the Week: Freeway- Stimulus Package
Wouldn’t you be jumping with joy if you see a stack of dollar bills lying on your doorstep? I would. But then, after 2 seconds you realize it’s fake. How would you feel? Bummed? Pissed? You examine it closer and realize it’s the Freeway CD you purchased the other day. Now your face lights up […]
Vinyl Packaging: Proof that Artwork Affects Album Sales
Sales of custom vinyl records increased by 14 percent over the previous year, with around 2.8 million units sold. This is a new record for vinyl sales since 1991, when the format had all but disappeared in the wake of the CD boom, according to a report released yesterday by Nielsen SoundScan. Unsurprisingly, the artists […]
Music Packaging: Music Albums on USB (From Bob Marley to Lady Gaga)
CD Packaging Designer: Perttu Murto on Album Art Design
Perttu Murto is a 24-year-old graphic designer /art director /illustrator from Finland. He has been involved in graphics for almost 8 years. At a young age, he was selected as the Young Advertisement Designer of the Year for 2007 in Northern Finland and he worked for big companies such as Dolce & Gabbana. His works […]
CD Packaging: GRAMMY Winners for Album Cover Design – Seventies
Grammy Awards began presenting awards for Best Album Cover in 1959, recognizing the growing artistry of the ‘face’ of recorded music releases. From 1962 to 1965 it was separated into Classical and Non-Classical divisions. From 1966 to 1968 it was separated into Graphic Arts and Photography divisions. In 1974, the name of the award was […]
The Best 90’s Musician Box Sets
Blur, Pink, Spice Girls…if you’re like me whose taste in music is still stuck in the 90s, then you’ll love these 90’s musician box set. Here are some of the best box sets from the 90’s that you can still buy from online stores. We’re drooling. We want them all! #1. THE COMPLETE STUDIO ALBUM – […]
Five Foldable CD Packaging Designs That are Brilliant Works of Art
There are CD packaging that look good and there are CD packaging that are really worth collecting because they are way too awesome they can be displayed in an art museum. Here are some of them: MEHTA FOLDING STRUCTURE A sequential representation of a statement by Rohit Mehta, revealed in steps through the opening of […]
Vinyl Record Packaging: Run Hide Survive- Show Off
A 12- Layer screenprint which was included as part of the first Showoff 12″ vinyl record pressing in LA release by Sheffield based production duo RUN HIDE SURVIVE. The 12″ record sleeve is plain white with a central hole that reveals a of colorful spectrum of colors. Pull out the enclosed record to see the […]
Featured CD Packaging Designer: Seldon Hunt
Seldon Hunt has been working as an art director, designer and illustrator since 1995. In recent years much of his output has been devoted to creating a diverse and highly recognizable body of visuals that have become synonymous with contemporary international music culture. His work is exhibited globally and appears regularly in music, art, culture […]
10 influencer kits that totally rock
Nowadays, with social media blending into marketing strategies, there’s this cool thing called influencer kits. They’re these awesome packages that brands use to team up with influencers online. WHY SHOULD YOU MAKE ONE? It gives a more genuine vibe than direct advertising. Influencers dish out their real experiences, making the whole promotion feel legit to […]