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 […]
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 […]
Print Options for Cardboard Packaging ( Digipaks, CD Wallets, Jackets)
STOCK Glossy Choose a gloss coated stock if your packaging is heavy on photographs for its design because the photos appear sharper and more vibrant. However, this is not the best paper if your project is text-heavy. The light that bounces back from the glossy material will make the copy difficult to read. Matte The […]
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 […]
Album Artwork: Why you shouldn’t let your friend design it for free.
If it’s your first time to make an album, and especially if you’re an indie musician, you want to cut costs as much as possible. And so you think of ways to get free services and think of professional friends who can possibly help you without anything in return because hey, that’s what friends do- […]
Die Cut CD Packaging: Someday- Erik Brandt
We love this custom Die Cut CD Packaging – simple and very soothing to the eyes. Just staring at it can remove a bit of stress from your day. The artwork has a blue blotch that looks like a little kid accidentally placed a wet painting or something. Everything else looks clean and simple. That’s […]
CD Packaging: Forrest Day
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 […]
More Awesome USB Albums
USB flash drive gives fans the impression that you’re innovative and that you’re willing to try new things to make them happy.
Here are some more awesome USB albums…