Elements of a kick-ass CD packaging
It Serves its Primary Purpose Before you try to make your CD packaging interesting, make sure it keeps the discs safe from liquids, dust, and pressure. This means, the case should be sturdy and easy-to-open, among other things. Also make sure that the CDs won’t fall off once the CD packaging is opened. There are […]
5 Tips for designing your CD packaging so you get it right the first time
So you’re in the final stage of releasing a record. Congratulations! Unfortunately, it’s not yet time to relax and celebrate. CD manufacturing might seem like the album is as good as done but in reality. It’s a whole new meticulous process that requires a lot of things from you including the layout of your CD […]
Awesome Examples of Cutout CD Packaging
A cutout design is perfect if you want more texture (and beauty!) in your CD or DVD packaging. To achieve a really good-looking cutout CD packaging, you need to do an intricate process which could involve your bare hands and cutters or a die-cutting machine. But there is no doubt its pay-off because it is […]
15 CD Box Sets That Look Good on the Shelf
In this age of streaming and downloading, albums have to be really special before people (even avid fans) consider making a purchase. It would be a waste of time and resources if you’re just planning to release your CD in a plain-looking case. Not only would you miss the chance to totally amuse your fans, […]
CD Packaging: Where Did The Night Fall- UNKLE
A CD packaging so sleek with a metallic touch, that’s what this CD package of Unkle’s “Where Did the Night Fall” is all about. Artist: UNKLE Label: Surrender All Album: Where Did the Night Fall Package Design: James Lavelle, Ben Drury and Warren Du Preez, Nick Thornton Jones Release: 2010 We here at Unified are obsessed with beautiful CD packaging. […]
Album Artwork: 11 Elegant Black & White Vinyl and CD Packaging
If you want a classy, cant-go-wrong vinyl sleeve artwork, go for the classic black and white album artwork design. Black and white record sleeves, digipaks and CD inserts are not only more affordable than colored ones, they also look more sophisticated if the design and execution are done right. Here are eleven elegant B&W CD […]
Minimalist CD/DVD Packaging That Pack a Punch
Einstein once said that everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler. I don’t know if he’s talking about design, but then again he said EVERYTHING, right? Well, here are CD/DVD packaging with minimalist designs that are anything but boring. If you want an elegant, clean CD/DVD case that really gets attention […]
Why it still makes sense to make CDs
The CD is dead. We keep hearing it every day since 2001 but here we are, 12 years later, still alive and making hundreds of thousands of CDs each year. Many things changed because of the internet but one thing never changes: fans still want to take home the physical format. The mp3 is too […]
CD Packaging: Mike Patton’s Rose Leaf CD Wrap
We here at Unified are obsessed with beautiful CD packaging. We’ve been making creative releases since 2008 and lovely packaging has become an obsession of ours. We even have a Pinterest page dedicated to all things media packaging. If you want to make a really badass album with cool CD packaging, get a quote or shoot us an […]
Customized CD Cardboard Jackets for Branding and Promotional Use
Since most music and audio recordings are available digitally these days, there appears to be hardly any more need for a physical medium like a CD. However, having a physical copy can be extremely useful especially if you are trying to promote your music or brand. Having a customized CD cardboard jacket to go with […]