What is a digipak
- 1. What is a Digipak?
- 2. A format of a CD case design which has a folding out design also known as gatefold, this can be for information and detail about the artist. The design also includes a plastic case which allows the CD to fit inside to avoid damage images can be placed behind the hold for the CD to add more to the design, images of the artist or artwork imagery can be placed on the front cover or on the back of the case. The style of packaging is often used for singles or special editions of a CD album, the design of the digipak includes a paperboard binding with a plastic tray for holding the disc inside securely. The manufactures are researching into eco friendly designs to reduce the environmental impact this will improve the digipak design, by using recycled materials such as bottles to make a PET tray. Another eco friendly design is to replace the plastic inside completely and instead use a paper tray design made from sugarcane and egg carton.