CD Packaging of the Week: Rest of the Story – Chris Tarry
A CD packaging that looks like a book for accomplished author and highly distinguished jazz musician Chris Tarry designed by Rethink Media. “Chris Tarry is both an accomplished author and a highly distinguished jazz musician. The challenge was to package his latest CD, Rest of the Story, in a way that highlighted both of these talents […]
DVD Packaging: Buenos Aires- Days and Nights of Tango
This DVD packaging is truly a stand out. It’s something nobody can just ignore! Place it in a museum along with 1000 other catchy artworks and it would still be an attention getter. “The Tango Collection contains 7 DVDs with the very best Tango performances, entirely shot in the most typical locations of Buenos Aires, […]
Three Materials that Add Oooph to Your CD Packaging
Running out of ideas for your CD packaging? Instead of going crazy with your graphics, why don’t you put a twist to the materials you use. Here are some materials that could add some oomph to your CD packaging. Thermochromic ink This patented special-effect ink is a new technology that is shaking things up in […]
CD Packaging: Todos Somos Niños- We’re All Children
This is one of the most creative and fun CD packaging I’ve seen in a while. It’s something you’d want to have with you while you’re on an 8-hour train ride because it gives you something to do. Punching holes on paper is definitely one of the most stress-relieving activities there is. It can definitely […]
Badass Bands and their Pink Vinyl Records
Pink vinyl records look as sweet as candy that’s why it’s interesting that a lot of rock bands choose them for their albums… and they look so cool! If you’re a metal/punk/rock band, you’re likely “locked” in the colors black, red and white for your website, merch, CD packaging, and uhmmm… everything else. That’s the […]
Unified Makes Vintage T-shirt Packaging for Beatles- inspired Tees
Los Angeles, CA (Sept 5, 2012)— Unified Manufacturing was approached by Caulfield Apparel and English Laundry to make 2,000 pieces of t-shirt packaging that looks like an old vinyl (LP) jacket for their limited edition Beatles t-shirts. Caulfield and English Laundry made a total of 12 t-shirts that are all inspired by the lyrics of […]
T-Shirt Packaging Concepts: Ice cream, Cereals, Lollies
Johnny Cupcakes, the “world’s first t-shirt bakery”, is one of the t-shirt retail companies that we’re really fond of because they sell the quirkiest t-shirt concept and t-shirt packaging. These guys know branding! Packaging for their T-shirts have included a cupcake box, an ice cream carton, push up popsicle package, takeout Chinese food container, fake VCR […]
Music Packaging: Grammy Winners for Best Limited Edition Package (2001- present)
Looking for inspiration for your music packaging? Here are some of the most adorable box sets that received Grammy Awards in the past decade. Which one do you like best? The Promise: The Darkness on the Edge of Town Story Artist: Bruce Springsteen Package Designers: Dave Bett & Michelle Holme Year: 2012 ______________________________________________________ Under Great […]
CD Packaging Disasters & How to Avoid Them
We want our album to have zero issues from recording to manufacturing. But, sh*t could happen any time. You could screw up your CD packaging by simply having your instead of you’re or choosing a low res image. Here are some of the more common sh*t that could happen to a CD artwork or insert. […]
CD Packaging: Foreign Slippers- Farewell to the Old Ghost
There are just some CD packaging designs that would make you go “woah, why didn’t I think of this before?” You envy the designers a little because the music packaging is just beyond extraordinary. Well…this is one of them. Foreign Slippers worked with Sparks Studio for the CD packaging of their debut album titled Farewell […]