Rubber Stamped CD Packaging
Each of the CD packaging of Symon Hajjar‘s “There is Always Love” EP is hand-stamped. For the front cover, they used a stamp with a rocker mount so that strong and consistent pressure could be applied. For back cover, they used a regular flat stamp. If you want to do the same, they advice using […]
10 Commandments for Laying-out CD Artwork
When we design CD artwork, it seems like a very easy task but in fact, there are so many things you can do wrong which could make you start from scratch again, or worse…have really bad prints! Before you create a huge mistake, here are some things you should bear in mind: I. Thou shalt […]
Creative Burnout: Tips for Juggling Music, Work, and Life
Are you about to have a creative burnout because you’re having a hard time keeping up with the demands of your band, your job, and your family? If we only knew adult life is one hell of a riot, we wouldn’t have complained much during those lazy summer days. Trying to set equal number of hours for each of […]
Collection of Album Art Concepts
Looking for album art concepts for inspiration because you’re running out of ideas? Well, you’re on the right page of the internet. I bet you know how much we love album art and CD packaging – to death (of course, that’s what we do)! So we have a collection of different kinds of concepts — […]
10 of the Most Creative Vinyl Records Ever Made
Vinyl records are definitely back in the game. It just has this classy touch and superior sound that cannot be matched by digital. If you’re a musician planning to release music in vinyl, you must consider having a really kickass vinyl packaging to complete the package. After all, custom vinyl pressing records should only be […]
Productivity Tips for Musicians
Do you hate yourself because you never get things done? Are you afraid that if you don’t change anything about your lazy-ass habits, you won’t get anywhere close to what can be considered a music career? Here are some basic productivity tips for lazy musicians: Get out of bed. This one is too basic but it is […]
CD Packaging: Imaginary Single Cover for Agatha & Fine
This grassy conceptual CD packaging for Agatha & Fine is created by Elcin Kirca Gokce from Turkey. The elaborate “grass” design looks like a children’s book as well as the graphics. Look at how elaborate it is. It reminds me of those expensive picture books for toddlers. I adore the front panel but what I adore most […]
Grammy Best Record Package: Arcade Fire- Suburbs
The best record package for this year’s Grammy’s is the CD and vinyl package of Arcade Fire’s latest album “Suburbs.” Arcade Fire released a deluxe edition CD of The Suburbs on June 27, 2011. They released eight different album covers that look really similar- the same car on the foreground and different houses on the […]
DVD Packaging: Real Housewives Doll Accessories
When it comes to DVD packaging, it’s time we don’t just focus on the artwork and the print but also on the actual items that we can put in it. Think of the items first and what you want to put inside it rather than thinking of the DVD case and then just adding the […]
CD Packaging: OHM Electronic Music
OHM Electronic Music CD Packaging and booklet design for a collection of electronic music from 1948–1980. The album cover is designed with a system of interchangeable images. The lines and shapes in the images are based on line drawings from the experimental instruments used by the musicians. Do you like this CD packaging? We here […]