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 […]
10 Commandments for Laying-out CD Artwork
When we design CD artwork, it seems like a very easy task but in fact, there are so many things you can do wrong which could make you start from scratch again, or worse…have really bad prints! Before you create a huge mistake, here are some things you should bear in mind: I. Thou shalt […]
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 […]
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 […]
DVD Packaging: Real Housewives Doll Accessories
When it comes to DVD packaging, it’s time we don’t just focus on the artwork and the print but also on the actual items that we can put in it. Think of the items first and what you want to put inside it rather than thinking of the DVD case and then just adding the […]
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 […]
CD Packaging: Mark Fry/The A. Lords – I Lived In Trees
The CD packaging of Mark Fry’s “I Lived in Trees” album comes with a packet of Rowan tree seeds. How awesome is that! Since their title is “I lived in trees”, then they must’ve thought ‘hey, why not give away seeds?’. Seeds don’t cost a lot but they’d make as hip giveaways. Clever! I wish […]
CD Packaging of the Week: 123 Jump!- Jive Talk
This interactive CD package was designed for Jive Talk‘s latest album ‘123 Jump!’. To enhance fans’ experience with the band, we created an online animated experience using Augmented Reality and Quick Response codes. Fold the CD packaging to form the stage and scan the QR code to start the band’s “live” animated performance. Watch the animated […]
Flash Drives: Smart Marketing Tool for Photographers
USB flash drives are now the favorite of many businessmen and self-employed individuals not only because they use them to contain their files but also because USB flash drives serve as excellent promotional items. They do look handsome, don’t they? Lots of photographers today put their projects and portfolios in USB flash drives. This is […]
How Silkscreen Stickers are Made
If you’re curious how silkscreen stickers are made, check out the video below. Screen printing is a printing technique where a mesh is used to transfer ink onto a substrate, except in areas made impermeable to the ink by a blocking stencil. A blade or squeegee is moved across the screen to fill the open mesh apertures with ink, […]