Digipack flat plan

I want to create a vibrant almost abstract visual presentation through the use of my digipack. Using a plan I can incorporate images that would provoke my intended ideas.

I have decided to name my album cover "Heart Throbs". I believe that this name compliments the band's quirky, bold vibe. The original heart throbs container means that there is already a link between the name and the sweets; this will favour my band as the name "Heart Throbs" will have previously held connotations of happiness and delight that Grinny Grandad could continue to promote.

Currently I am stuck in two minds; I could create a digipack that changes shot location on every panel, by doing this it would fit in with my theme of going on a journey. However I also have an idea of creating more visually cluttered images that I believe would fit in with the genre more suitably; I think these types of bold pictures would fit in more because of the prior research I have completed, covering bands such as Gorillaz and especially the Basement Jaxx.

My digipack will feature 3 equal panels 14cm x 12.5cm and two spines 0.5 x 12.5 cm in measurements totalling 57cm in length and 12.5 cm in width. In my plan I have indicated where my CD will be placed; this will be held in a plastic press container typically linked with original CD cases.

Flat Plan of digi-pack inside cover (click to enlarge)

The spine of my digipack will include my band masthead, this would help with promotion of the case as the name of the band is more noticeable from a variety of angles. The front cover of the album will have an image of the Haribo Heart Throbs tub, however instead of the masthead being 'Haribo', it will be changed to 'Grinny Grandad'. I think the effect of having a label as the main image will act as a strong direct link with the band as it addresses the audience as to what the product is being bought. To continue this theme of offering a product as well as a music experience, I think I may split the back cover in half and make one side transparent so the CD is visible. This idea comes from the belief that if the consumer can see what they are being offered, it will make them more likely to purchase the item. Also the transparency of the album cover reflects the transparency of the Haribo Heart Throbs container. This transparency idea I believe is a unique one, however I will still need to incorporate the artists website, artists record label and label website, barcode and copyrights. These features appear across the majority of CD covers that are promoted in the contemporary music industry.

Flat plan of front and back of album cover, (click to enlarge.)

Below are selected images I have taken that may feature as my front cover of the digipac. There are also possible images of what may appear within the panels. I have attempted to capture multiple angles of the container and it's contents.