Classical CD Packaging

Beethoven Notes Sample
Beethoven Notes Sample

This school assigned project was to design the packaging for five separate composer's works that would be sold in a series. This project also required to be environmentally friendly in some way. I was first inspired by actual notes and handwritten notation of the composers themselves.

Beethoven Sound Wave
Beethoven Sound Wave - "Sonata in A Major"

My concept also included the mixing of both traditional and nostalgia with modern technologies to create a juxtaposition of elements. The above image shows a sound wave taken from Beethoven's "Sonata in A Major", with his name hidden amongst his composition. Typeface being used is Elenovire.

Mozart CD & Color Palette
Mozart CD & Color Palette

Classic CD Packaging Photo 1
Classic CD Packaging Photo - Close-up

Using an old method of turpentine and ink, notes and graphics were transfered on the 100% recycled cardboard. Products were completely handmade to give them an aged and old-fashioned look while retaining their modern characteristics.

Classic CD Packaging Photo 2
Tchaikovsky Back

Classic CD Packaging Photo 3
Beethoven Top Down

Classic CD Packaging Photo 4
Full Group Shot

Project completed in 2007.

Materials Used:

Turpentine
Xerox Print-outs
Burnisher
100% Recycled Cardboard
8.5"x11" CD Label & Sticker Stock
Recordable CDs
Inkjet Printer