Further development of my Digipak

I have developed the conventions of these Digipaks by using the same image on my front and back cover. These examples of artwork demonstrate the idea that a photo can be used on more than one panel, to create a patterend digipak that is eye catching and professional.

This digipak has used a certain image on the front, and then a magnified section of that image has been used on the back. This, although slightly different to mine, shows the same idea that an image, regardless of which section, can be used on both the front and back of the artwork.

The same circular pattern has been used on the front and back of this digipak to create a fun and eye-catching pattern.

The same image has been used on the inside of this digipak; the image has been reversed on one side, so they mirror each other. This is a subtle change to the design, yet the same image remains.

This (the front and back cover of the inside panels above) also shows the same image on both panels, however it has been stretched to create a panorama effect. The same colors, pattern and scene, like created on my digipak. 

The exact same pattern has been used on both panels, and this creates a bold and exciting digipak. 

 This is an inside booklet that uses a similar pattern throughout its pages, and demonstrates the idea I had to use the same image and theme throughout all of my products.  

Further changes to Magazine Advert

It was suggested to me to adhere to the rule of thirds; something which I had previously thought about but not made clear within my work. This screen grab shows the page divided into 15 large squares from the top of the page to the bottom, therefore each third is 5 squares high. I have ensured 'Rosa-Leigh, A Beautiful Life' remains within the top third, the spiral and 'new album in the middle' and the remainder within the last third. 

I feel it separates the page up nicely, giving everything it's own space, meaning the page is not crowded. The spaces are roughly equal and everything centred, therefore I feel that adhering to the rule of thirds has improved the layout and overall image of my magazine advert, even if it is only a slight change in movement. 

Changes to Digipak and Advert

After evaluating the feedback from Mr Ford, I made appropriate changes to my designs. I have amended only the front and back covers to ensure that they look professional and neat. I have changed the image on the front cover and have removed the volume button, as Mr Ford advised this. I have also made the font smaller on the back cover, so it's not as close to the sides of the digipak. I have done this so the layout is more effective and the words can be easily read without fear of bending or being cut off in production.

 

I also removed the volume sign from my magazine advert, as Mr Ford advised I should. I definitely prefer the new design, as looking back on my old advert I can see that the volume button does not fit in and is too large for the page. The largness of the image is down to the image being stretched and it therefore looked distorted. Instead I have used the swirl featured on the inside of the album digipak, and I think this looks much better. I have included two star ratings instead of the one, and I have altered the sixing of the text to make them easier to read.