March 2004: Disc Packaging

CD, DVD and software packaging is one of the fastest-growing elements of the graphic arts industry. In fact, many discs are accompanied by perfect-bound or saddle-stitched books as marketers and designers seek to differentiate and build value into their products.

Form, Function... Or Both?
When planning your disc package, two main design considerations are: 1) How the discs will be secured and displayed, and 2) How the package will be decorated. Here are a few possibilities to consider for each:

Disc Holders
Disc trays - The most durable disc holders are molded plastic or foam trays, which are ideal for placement inside case-bound products or ring binders.

Disc hubs - Plastic and foam hubs, or “disc dots”, are another option for securing discs. Although they offer less protection than disc trays, they’re a more economical solution.

Slits, sleeves and pockets - Some disc packaging designs call for a simple solution for securing discs. Die cutting can be used to create slits, sleeves and pockets that are ideal for direct mail applications.

Package Decoration
The design and decoration of a disc package should match its intended use and target audience. For example, a limited edition set of of concert discs may require a finely-crafted case befitting a high-end product, while the packaging for a new computer game will need to stand out on store shelves.

At The Riverside Group, we can decorate case-bound products, ring binders, software boxes, self-mailers and other disc packages with turned-edge cover wraps, film laminating, UV coating, foil stamping, embossing, die cutting and more.

THE RIVERSIDE EDGE
Consider The Riverside Group your complete CD, DVD and software disc packaging resource. Our extensive range of construction and decoration capabilities means we can help you design and produce a customized disc packaging solution that meets your specific needs.