Hi everyone, please let me know if this break any rules of the subreddit but I’m an Illustration student currently starting to prepare for my dissertation proposal, and I’m considering focusing on the collectability of physical K-pop albums, particularly the role of album art, packaging design, photobooks, photocards, and other inclusions in an age where most music can be streamed digitally.
At this stage, this isn’t formal research and none of the responses here would be used in the dissertation itself. I’m simply trying to get a feel for whether the topic is worth pursuing before I submit my proposal.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on questions like:
What makes you buy a physical album rather than just stream the music?
How important is the album design or packaging to you?
Have you ever bought an album mainly because you liked the concept, artwork, photobook, or inclusions?
Do photocards and other random inclusions influence your purchasing decisions?
Have you ever bought multiple versions of the same album, and if so, why?
Do you see K-pop albums primarily as music products, collectibles, art objects, or something else entirely?
Would your opinion of an album change if parts of the artwork or design were created using AI?
Any thoughts, whether you’re a casual buyer or a serious collector, would be really helpful.
If I do decide to pursue this topic for my dissertation, I’ll likely conduct proper surveys and interviews later on through the appropriate university channels, but right now I’m just trying to understand what actually matters to fans before I commit to a research direction.
please let me know if this break any rules etc
Thank you!
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