How to Make CD Packaging That Calls Attention and Sells
CD packaging is very important if you’re going to release an album. Why? Well…the packaging of a product is the first thing a consumer will see. First impressions matter. Regardless of the product you are distributing, the right packaging goes a long way toward winning you that sale. Be unique. When someone walks into a […]
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 […]
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. […]
ECO: How to Recycle Paper for your DIY CD Sleeves
To make paper, there are three steps that T’sai Lun, huge papermaking machines and modern handpaper-makers alike follow. They are: preparing the material from which you will make paper, forming the sheet and drying the sheet. What You Need deckle – a frame without a screen mould- frame with screen laundry starch used paper – […]
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 […]
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 […]
CD Packaging: OHM Electronic Music
OHM Electronic Music CD Packaging and booklet design for a collection of electronic music from 1948–1980. The album cover is designed with a system of interchangeable images. The lines and shapes in the images are based on line drawings from the experimental instruments used by the musicians. Do you like this CD packaging? We here […]
Unique CD Packaging- You can Smash it to Relieve Stress!
Break It is a body and mind relaxation kit that contains a meditation CD. The wonderful thing about this CD packaging is that before you can check the goodies inside, you have to literally break it. So flex your muscles and crack your knuckles and get ready to give this CD case a good smashin. […]