Choosing a format : CD Designs

rounded clear cd case

This is simple minimalistic cd case design and is similar to how I would have my design for the cd case, however there are certain issues with this case compared with a generic cd case; for instance, there isn't alot possibility to have a booklet with the album art cover on it, because there would be nowhere to slip it and in order to draw attention to the case, there would have to be bright obvious artwork on the front of the cd.

conventional plastic cd case

This cd case is more of a conventional design; it is more practical design, and compared with the previous cd design displaying album artwork and including a booklet will be easier. In order to make the cd case interesting and appeal to audiences, the album artwork will have to be eye-catching. However, the case is fairly conventional, and although the most practical, I don't believe it looks as professional as the other cd cases. Millions of these cd cases are sold every year, and therefore I don't think they express 'Blighters' individuality.

3 panelled CD case

One of the more practical designs for designs for cd cases is the three-panelled case, as there is enough room for artwork on the front and within the inside of the case, also there is enough room for a booklet to be placed inside as well, or to have the information on the insides panels instead of having a booklet. I like this design as it's more professional, however if this was on sale it would normally have more than one cd inside it, because of the amount of space created by the panels.

Cardboard cd case with inside pocket

Although, this is a digipak, if it could be made into cd case size it would be appropriate, because there is the practical aspect in the plastic holding for the cd - so it doesn't slip out. The inside pocket of the case is practical and convenient as slipping the booklet inside it is easier than in a plastic cd case, however because there isn't anything holding a booklet into place when opening the cd case it could slip out.