Further Artwork & Product Packaging Research

I thought I need to have a look at the way vinyl album covers were designed years ago as many of them are still highly collectible today. In the music industry designers only had this canvas to be creative with because music videos, computers, mp3's and downloads didn't exist.

Looking through my family's old record collection I found a few good examples of old album artwork encompassing illustration, lyric books, record sleeves and the overall product packaging.





















Furthermore searching the web I discovered a few things that have given me ideas for packaging that I could use for my final product. The use of cardboard is very interesting and could indeed be utilised as it is a recyclable material, readily available and may throw up some different shapes and effects.


Combining the ideas from the old album illustration and the design of current musical product packaging in the final piece could lead to some retro design thinking and ultimately create a beautiful project.