Nexus’s DVD reel. Beccy McCray, director of creative development at Nexus Productions, says: “We wanted to create something much more sustainable than the plastic jewel case and came up with the idea of a multi-functional and 100% recyclable cardboard box, inspired by the visual language and utilitarian functionality of the humble transit box.” Unified Manufacturing […]
Author: Marion Isobel
CD Duplication or CD Replication: Which of The Two Suits Your Project?
So what really is CD Duplication? Is it just the same as CD replication? These terms are quite confusing especially to new artists and they are often used interchangeably. Well, we cannot blame them. When you look up the term replicate in the dictionary, it says “To duplicate, copy, reproduce, or repeat”. So replication is […]
DVD Duplication: Top 5 Qualities of a Good DVD Duplication Company
CD and DVD duplication companies are everywhere. There are bazillions of them when you check the yellow pages, when you look up in Google and Craigslist so it’s pretty difficult to make the right choice for your project. Oh, but the problem is not only in not choosing the best one, but the possibility of […]
CD Manufacturing: The Difference Between CD Replication & CD Duplication
If you are a new indie band who’s about to release an album for the very first time, chances are you do not know the difference between CD duplication and CD replication. People sometimes get confused and use CD Replication and CD Duplication interchangeably. It is necessary for you to know the difference between these […]
Music Packaging: TELEPHONES
LPCoverlover and are posted on their site. This would serve as a database or a creative bank for musicians and CD designers. So if you want to design something with clouds in it, you might want to check our site if there’s a CLOUDS collection to see what other designers have done. This compilation would […]
CD Duplication: Reasons Why You Should Leave it to the Pros
So you want to become as indie as possible and create everything on your own from writing the lyrics of your music down to reproducing your CDs? Why freakin’ not? With today’s technology, CD duplication is as easy as making French toast. And besides, you are already an artist. It would not be that hard […]
Music Packaging: The Making of The Infesticon’s LP Packaging
The Infesticons recently released a new LP titled “Bedford Park” which is the third and final part of the Infesticons concept trilogy. Big Dada Recordings say that it is one of the highest quality packages they have ever put together. It includes a screen-printed outer sleeve with gold text, full colour inner sleeve with battle […]
Graphic Design: Top 10 Resources for Design Inspiration
On a daily basis, designers are challenged to constantly be inspired by the world around them. It’s hard to be on top of your game every day, and sometimes you’re just left completely and utterly uninspired. Thankfully, there are plenty of visual resources on the web where designers and creatives can turn for inspiration. With […]
Indie Musicians: How to Turn Off Your Fans
Be fashionably late. Always. It is a good idea if you play 30 to 45 minutes late because for sure, there would be more people present in the venue by then. You are simply concerned for those late fans who came from other cities just to see you. The fans will forgive your tardiness once […]