Research into conventions of a digipak for my A-Level Media Studies course.

1. CONVENTIONS
OF A DIGIPAK
Shannon Newton

2. 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

3. STYLE / SIZE
Inside CD holders
Folding points made made of plastic
of card
Front cover made
of card

4. FRONT
Artist / Company
name so you
know who it is by,
or a logo if they
have one
Album Name is
clearly visible so
you know what
album it is
Image of the
artist for
aesthetics OR a
graphic image
that is related to
the album or
artist

5. INSIDE
Sleeve that
contains a
booklet of
information /
lyrics Booklet containing lyrics is
usually included
Plastic CD
holders that are
usually clear and
have album
artwork behind it
Usually 2/3 CDs
in a digipak as
they are bigger
than usual CDs

6. BACK
Barcode needed
if you’re
purchasing from
a shop
Track List for
each CD so you
can navigate
through the
album easily
Credits to people
that helped
produce the
album
Logo of the record label the
artist is signed to