You will be surprised how simple it is to pump up the volume on a CD/DVD package, with little or no change to the graphic design. The following options are relatively easy to implement, and will make a good design look great.

1. Stock options: as simple as choosing the right stock can make such a big difference on the final print. Here are some examples of various paper choices:

DVD digipak in woodfree/fiberboard

DVD digipak in woodfree/fiberboard

DVD digipak in extra white Japanese recycled stock

CD insert printed on uncoated speciality paper

2. Coating: coating a paper is a simple way to change the look of the design. For example, matte coating gives a modern and sleek look with the smooth surface; high gloss UV makes the design really ‘pop’ and colors more vibrant; reverse print makes the design look more organic and rustic. , You can enhance the look of the design easily without changing anything on the artwork

difference between AQ and matte

3. Spot UV: here’s another trick that does not require any changing of the artwork. It’s simply printing a glossy coat over a graphic element that you want to highlight. Its subtlety often cause a nice surprise.

The carbon fiber effect is made up of small dots of spot UV

The title on the cover is printed with spot UV

landscape in the back is printed with spot UV

4. Inside spine: If you have this amazing artwork that spans across the inside of a digipak or wallet, then you need to know that generally the inside spine is white and will break up the artwork in half. To remedy this is to print the inside spine as well so the design looks continuous as well on the inside. Read more about our digipak and wallet inside spine options:

DVD digipak with CMYK spine

5. Foil stamping: any graphical elements with foil will shine and pop from afar, but use it sparingly, a little goes a long way. Foil comes in many different colors, with most popular ones are gold and silver.

image on the CD digipak cover is printed with blue foil

logo and title on this CD digipak is printed with silver foil