Design of Packaging for Discs

A course by Cactus Taller Gráfico , Design studio

Design studio. Cali, Colombia.
Joined October 2018

Turn music discs packaging into an innovative element that communicates

100% positive reviews (44)
632 students
Audio: Spanish
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Turn music discs packaging into an innovative element that communicates

The relationship with music has changed, and only the true music lovers are those who, in addition to having an album of physical music to listen to, also have it to see the music through its design. Cactus Taller Gráfico - a winning studio design for two Latin Grammy and one Grammy for Best Recording Package - has more than 10 years of experience creating designs under the phenomenon of printed interactivity, using packaging as a message.

In this course you will learn to design the packaging and the art of a disc from conceptualization, prototyping and design to the preparation of the files to be delivered to the press.

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What will you learn in this online course?

12 lessons & 44 downloads

  • 100% positive reviews (44)
  • 632 students
  • 12 lessons (2h 29m)
  • 44 additional resources (14 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Spanish
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

You will design the packaging of a disc from conceptualization, sketching, prototyping and cover design to the preparation for printing.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Designers, illustrators and in general any creative who has an interest in music and to develop unusual packaging.

Requirements and materials

You will need basic knowledge of design and management of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. On the materials, a computer with the aforementioned design programs and internet connection is indispensable.


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632 Students
44 Reviews
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Cactus Taller Gráfico

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Design studio

Cactus Taller Gráfico is a design studio based in Cali, Colombia. It is made up of Juliana Jaramillo Buenaventura, Carlos Dussán, Luisa María Arango and Daniela Gómez. His specialty is to develop editorial design projects, branding, exhibition design, package design for music, illustration and data visualization. In 2015 and 2017 they won the Latin Grammy in the category of Best Packaging Design and the Anglo-Saxon Grammy in the same category in 2018.


Content

  • U1

    Intro

    • Presentation (Come as you are - Nirvana)
    • Influences (Teachers - Daft Punk)
  • U2

    Conceptualization of packaging and art

    • Referents of musical packaging (Kinky Reggae - Bob Marley & The Wailers)
    • Development of the concept (Rollin 'Stone - Red Astaire)
    • Elaboration of sketches and presentation for the client (Les Cactus - The Last Shadow Puppets)
  • U3

    Packaging design and elaboration of the Illustration

    • From modules to packaging (Walk on the Wild Side - Lou Reed)
    • Adjust the packaging (Use it Before You Lose it - Bobby Valentin)
    • Polish the sketch and start illustrating (Chillin - Modjo)
    • Finish the illustration (Darling - Real Estate)
  • U4

    Prepare work for printing

    • Application of art to packaging (Another Bites Dust - The Mythic of Rhythm)
    • Latest details and files to press I (Bocanada - Gustavo Cerati)
    • Latest details and files to press II
  • FP

    Final project

    • Design of a package for the music industry

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Design of Packaging for Discs. Design course by Cactus Taller Gráfico

Design of Packaging for Discs

A course by Cactus Taller Gráfico
Design studio. Cali, Colombia.
Joined October 2018
  • 100% positive reviews (44)
  • 632 students