Machine Head - Diamonds in the Rough 92-93: Double LP, with Gatefold jacket, booklet and both 12" LPs sticking out.
Machine Head - Diamonds in the Rough 92-93
Gatefold LP, Picture Disc & CD Digipak Packaging Design
Collaborated directly with Machine Head frontman Robb Flynn to finalize artwork and layout for a multi-format physical release, including:
Collaborated directly with Machine Head frontman Robb Flynn to finalize artwork and layout for a multi-format physical release, including:
• Designed gatefold vinyl LP with foil-stamped jacket, 12x12” booklet, and limited-edition Picture Disc
• Created foil-stamped CD Digipak layout with full booklet adaptation
• Produced a key center spread using advanced compositing in Adobe Photoshop, blending multiple visual elements based on creative direction from Flynn; selected and integrated a tribute photo of the band’s late drummer to honor the original demo recordings
• Delivered precise CMYK print files for all components, including foil stamping layers, custom dielines, and printer-ready assets
• Led a detailed page-by-page review over Zoom with the band, adjusting typography, alignment, and visual flow to meet both aesthetic and production needs
• Created foil-stamped CD Digipak layout with full booklet adaptation
• Produced a key center spread using advanced compositing in Adobe Photoshop, blending multiple visual elements based on creative direction from Flynn; selected and integrated a tribute photo of the band’s late drummer to honor the original demo recordings
• Delivered precise CMYK print files for all components, including foil stamping layers, custom dielines, and printer-ready assets
• Led a detailed page-by-page review over Zoom with the band, adjusting typography, alignment, and visual flow to meet both aesthetic and production needs
This project showcases my expertise in high-impact packaging design, print production accuracy, and collaborative workflows with major recording artists.
LP jacket with one of the picture discs.
Tony Constanza - Rest in Peace booklet centerfold.
This is the CD digi-pack edition.
CD digi-pack fully open.
These are the mockups for all the vinyl variants, excluding the picture disc edition.