The Importance and Function of Digipaks To The Music Industry

Digipaks...

1. adds value 
2. has more information about artist or band 
3. is a modern packaging for CD's 

Front Cover : Artist name 

• large
• clear font, foregrounded, easy to read
• same fornt has to be used throughout the digpack

Back cover:

- Track listing : Same font as the artist's name or album name

- Production Information:

• distributor and producer
• record label/name
• web address 
• year of production
• copyright

Image of Artist 

• echoing visual style and colour scheme of the front cover

Digipak Style 

1. 3-4 colours maximum
2. 2 different fonts maximum
3. includes elements of graphic design
4. visual link with the artist /website

Inside Digipak:

• Graphic Design : the visual style - font /colour/design established in the front cover has to be continued in the inside panels.

• Repeat of track list:

1. more specific detail
2. who played the instruments
3. who wrote the song