The document discusses different layout designs for digipaks, including two-way and three-way fold designs. The two-way fold provides one extra panel for imagery or lyrics, while the three-way fold allows for two inside covers and more graphic space. Key areas for graphics include the front cover to catch the viewer's eye, the inside front cover, and panels that fold over the disc. A track list is typically on the back cover. Insert booklets can be used to provide extra imagery, lyrics, or credits if space is limited.

1. Digipaks
Layouts
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2. There is also limited room to show
images or graphics behind the CD in
the CD holder, although these images
will be subtle and less obvious they
can still aid the look of the digipak.
Two way fold
A track list is most
commonly found
on the back of a
digipak, this
enables the
viewer to
establish which
tracks are
included within
the album. Album
artwork on the
cover can be
continued here.
HOLDER
BACK
FRONT
outside
inside
DISC
The two way fold
design provides the
most simplistic layout
for the digipak. It
allows only one extra
panel for imagery or
lyrics. However this
panel could be used to
hold an insert booklet.
The front cover is
important in
establishing the
look of the
digipak. The cover
helps to catch the
viewers eye and
encourage them
to develop a
further image in
this product.

3. The three way fold design
provides a simplistic yet
versatile style to the
digipak as it allows room
for two inside covers.
Three way fold
inside
DISC
INSIDE
FRONT
COVER
HOLDER
The inside front cover can be a
very important graphic space to
fill as it is often the first image
the viewer will see when
opening the digipak. A typical
use of this space could be an
artist image or perhaps an
introduction to the album.
There is still some room to show images
or graphics behind the CD in the CD
holder, although these images will be
subtle and less obvious they can still aid
the look of the digipak.
The second fold out
provides possible space
for artist imagery and will
fold back onto the CD.

4. This panel provides the
third section to the
digipak. The panel folds
over the CD and often
includes artist imagery or
lyrics.
Three way fold
outside
BACK
A track list is most commonly found
on the back of a digipak, this
enables the viewer to establish
which tracks are included within
the album. Album artwork on the
cover can be continued here.
Enabling the cover to fold out
across three sections gives me a
wider scope to achieve
graphics/imagery that is
consistent throughout. I also feel
that the rule of thirds makes this
layout very appealing to the eye.
FRONT
The front cover is clearly very important in
establishing the look of the digipak. The
images or graphics presented here will help
to catch the viewers eye and encourage
them to develop a further image in this
product.

5. Using an insert?
DISC
TUBE
POCKET
TO INSERT
BOOKLET
HOLDER
An insert could be used if there is limited room in the
digipak in layouts such as the two way fold. The insert
could include extra items such as imagery of the artist and
imagery or graphics of album artwork to upkeep the
consistency and “look” of the digipak. Another feature
commonly found in insert booklets is lyrics for the
tracks, alongside recording photographs and credits to
those involved.