9 Albums that Creatively Use Clear Jewel Cases
Those who say that it’s impossible to make really creative and remarkable designs with “boring” jewel cases are probably boring and not creative. We love jewel cases and we think they’re lovely! There are so many good-looking (and award-winning) albums that use clear jewel cases effectively. Here are some of them: Pequeña Burguesía The whole […]
CD Packaging: Tyneham House
This is a melancholic tribute for the tiny Dorset village of Tyneham, which was requisitioned by the British government during World War II and was never returned to the inhabitants. Land access around Tyneham was opened up in the 1970s, but admission to the house remains strictly forbidden.
9 Sweet-Looking Fabric CD Sleeves
Looking for a sweet way to package your CD invites? These Fabric CD sleeves might just be what you’re looking for!
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 […]
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 — […]
Album Art Concepts: Bathtubs
If you’re planning to do photo shoots of your band in a bathtub for your latest album, you might want to check out these album covers with bathtubs first. This collection might inspire you or it might make you want to change your mind.;-) Belle and Sebastian- Tigermilk If You Can Believe Your Eyes and […]
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 […]
Kesha’s Blood on Flaming Lips’ New Album
Flaming Lips is planning to release their new record “The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends” with an album packaging blotched with blood of artists like Ke$ha, Erykah Badu, Nick Cave and Grammy’s Best New Artist Bon Iver.
Six Books for Album Cover Junkies
If you’re a sucker for cool album artwork, or if you’re a graphic designer who’s looking for album cover inspiration, here are some must-read books… 1,000 Record Covers Source: Davidg.ro This book, as what the title says, is a collection of photos of 1000 record covers. It contains the best covers from the 1960s until […]
Five Reasons Musicians Should Give a Damn about CD Packaging
So you’re just so pissed because one band member is very persistent that you make a really good looking CD packaging. WTF, right? It’s not like you’re already rich and famous. It’s your first time to release an album and you don’t want to spend big bucks because you’re not even sure if people will […]