CD Package Help

Hey GD1 students, check this site out for assistance with your project.

http://www.designerstoolbox.com/designresources/?PHPSESSID=ddc6ed9305df24d4bd499552646a0ca3

Propaganda Poster Tutorial

PropagandaPoster Tutorial

http://vectortuts.com/tutorials/illustration/create-an-inspirational-vector-political-poster/

23 Examples of Design as a Force for Good

23 Examples of Design as a Force for Good

http://psdtuts.com/tutorials/designing-tutorials/23-awesome-examples-of-design-as-a-force-for-good/

Awesome Photoshop Tutorial

This is a great photoshop tutorial on how to create awesome half-tone gig poster imagery. Check it out at:

http://psdtuts.com/tutorials/photo-effects-tutorials/design-a-high-impact-gig-poster-suitable-for-screen-printing/

Russian Constructivist Poster Tutorial

Russian Constructivist Poster Tutorial

http://psdtuts.com/tutorials/designing-tutorials/create-a-constructivist-inspired-poster/

Psychedelic Style Tutorial

Another great tutorial, this time concerning the 60's Psychedelic style.

http://psdtuts.com/tutorials/designing-tutorials/create-a-60s-psychedelic-style-concert-poster/

Unique CD Package Examples

221 Student Project Examples

The "CADENCE" package is a good example of a quality design solution. The designer utilized a refined color palette (in this case the power palette), a single typeface, a unified design theme that flows from page to page, inclusion of all necessary information, and necessary legal information (barcode, anti-piracy seal, parental advisory tag).


Also note that the student prethought every aspect of the sleeve prior to construction. The student scouted shoot locations, arranged the usage of a photographer, screened possible models, costuming, makeup, etc. prior to beginning the project.