Wednesday, 19 February 2014

What are the generic conventions of a digipak?

So what is a digipak?

A digipak is a type of packaging  for CDs or DVDs, typically made from cardboard with an internal plastic holder for one or more discs.
A type of packaging for CDs or DVDs, typically made from cardboard with an internal plastic holder for one or more discs.  They are mostly made from thick card which means that it is virtually shatter proof and allows great graphic display.

The material: Usually 300gsm with matt or gloss varnish. Printed 4 colours (CMYK) or Pantone colours. Lamination, spot varnish and embosing is also available.

The Dimensions (based on the standard 4pp digipak): finished size of 139.5mm x 6mm x 125.5mm
The number of panels could be 4 to 6,8 or more.

Originally used for the album packaging of leading musicians, the digipak and digipak family are now priced reasonably enough to be used or any CD or DVD project.

The digipak is an extremely versatile packaging. It can be made to accommodate a booklet either by placing in a die-cut slot or gluing onto one of the panels.

DVD Digipak

The DVD Digipak is a popular alternative to the DVD box which is now widely used for feature film DVD releases which are special editions because it increases the value and creates a premium product.
CD and DVD DigiPaks make a big statement, they represent the ultimate custom packaging for your CD or DVD replication project. A DigiPak is also a more environmentally friendly option when compared with traditional plastic jewel cases or DVD cases.


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