6th assignment : Cover (Blu-Ray disc or CD) Design

Create the case for a Blu-Ray disc or CD. This is for an actual or imaginary movie, recording or game.

Include all relevant information and logos in your design. This may include:

Formats (increase the template resolution to 150 - 300 pixels/inch before you used them. They are currently only 72 pixels.inch):

    width x height
     
Blu-Ray case cover: front, back & spine 10.5 x 6"
  label: template 4.56" diameter with 1.625" center (disk: 4.72" diameter)
     
Jewel CD case cover/booklet 4.72 x 4.72" (booklet: 4.72 x 9.44" layout)
  back 5.94 x 4.625" (including two .25" ends)
  label: template 4.56" diameter with 1.625" center (disk: 4.72" diameter)

Written portion - For the written portion of this assignment, you will need to write:

  1. What is the unifying design elements and principles of the case and label? Discuss your use of the elements and principles.
  2. In one sentence, define the key message of the front cover that you need communication
  3. Define the target audience (who is this product direct to?)
  4. What font(s) did you select. Discuss your selection(s)



 Links:  Examples student examples
     
   Handout Product Packaging

 Critique:  Monday  December 5
 Due:  Final  December 14