Inspirational CD Covers

For our second part of the coursework we were given two ancillary tasks which would go alongside our music video, using the required software packages we will be creating authentic products.


The brief given offered us various tasks to choose from we will be creating a brand which will support our music video which is our main product.

We chose to do:

A CD cover for
its release as part of a 'digipak' and a magazine advertisement for the 'digipak' (CD package)

We will be designing both of the above using Photoshop and Indesign, this will give the products an authentic look and allow us to create a distinct brand image for the music artist.


I will now analyse various CD covers which I feel are possibly inspirational and are well designed.


This is a typical phsycedelic record cover, by 'Jan & Lorraine' it is called 'Gypsy People' (1969). I like the colour scheme and the identical patterns which are mirrored on either side, the font used is relatively simple yet it appears to be stretched slightly which is very eye catching. It is an aesthetically pleasing album cover and was similiar to other covers that were around during this era.








Jimi Hendrix was known for his experimental styles of music and techniques used, this cover for 'The Jimi Hendrix Experience' reflects his psychedelic
style and I like how the designer of this cover has taken inspiration from Hindu gods, for example it appears as if he has multiple arms, yet the use of mirrors creates this illusion. I feel as if using the mirrored effect is a convention of this pyschedelic album art.




Below are some possible inspirational album covers that could be used, The Streets' 'A Grand Don't Come For Free' and Oasis' 'Definitely Maybe'
I like how both covers reflect real life things, like the band just relaxing in a living room and with The Streets' back cover it shows a list of their songs, which could possibly be a 'to-do' list or a shopping list.