Types of Digipaks

4 panel digipak:

If i were to use a 4 panel digipak i may be restricted in terms of being able to fit all of the information of the artist and CD onto the digipak. Ideally, i would like to be able to fit on the lyrics of all of the songs or selected songs, general information about the artist and CD, Track list, the disc tray and the front cover. However, this would be quicker and easier to manufacture and would not lead to overloading the space with too much information. although i would like the CD case to be informative, i also would like it to be simplistic and abstract in its design to reflect the artist, song choice and themes of the song, like 'The XX' and 'The Smiths' digipaks below.  



 

 

6 panel digipak:
If i chose the 6 panel digipak i would have to be more consistent in my house style and i would have to make sure everything matched, such as the fonts and graphics as there would be alot of space i would be working with. It would take longer to manufacture and i would be using more card. I like this digipak by Nirvana, as the graphic is very striking and is still highly symbolic and representative of their music today. I think it is important to establish a brands identity as well as the music as this helps the success of the music and to create merchandise.

 

 

8 Panel Digipak

Simiarily, If i were going to use the 8 panel digipak, i would be working with even more room. I would have to decide whether to use images to fill up the room or use information such as song lyrics. Ideally, i would like to use song lyrics but i wouldn't want any element of the digipak to overpower it as i want it to stay simple.