Digi pack

For my ancillary task, I designed a digipak that visually connects with the themes and aesthetic of my music video for “Everything I Wanted” by Billie Eilish. The aim was to create a cohesive visual identity that reflects the emotional tone, symbolism, and narrative style of the video.

The front cover of the digipak features a dark, low-key image with a strong focus on candlelight. This directly links to the recurring symbol used in my music video, where the candle represents life, emotional fragility, and internal conflict. The use of warm light against a dark background creates a strong contrast, drawing attention to the central elements while maintaining a mysterious and cinematic look.

The colour palette of the digipak is deliberately limited. Dark tones such as black and deep shades are used to represent isolation and emotional depth, while red is introduced as a dominant colour in the CD design. The red colour can be interpreted as a symbol of intensity, danger, or emotional weight, which connects to the character’s internal struggle and past experiences.

The CD design itself follows a bold and minimal approach, using a strong circular composition that visually stands out. The abstract texture within the CD adds a sense of distortion and fragmentation, which reflects the psychological themes explored in the music video.

On the back cover, I included the tracklist along with production credits. The image used shows the character adjusting his suit, which symbolises identity and control. This links directly to the representation of the character in the music video, where the suit represents a constructed identity that contrasts with his internal emotions.

Typography was kept simple and clean to ensure readability while maintaining a professional look. The placement of text was carefully considered so that it does not overpower the visuals but instead complements them.

Overall, the digipak design works as an extension of my music video by maintaining consistency in colour, symbolism, and visual style. It supports the same themes of identity, regret, and emotional conflict, creating a unified media product.


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