beautiful flatware packaging (reblog)

MIkasa Flatware Packaging
"Mikasa makes modern and high-end flatware...The goal was for the customer to see the packaging and feel that the product they were getting was exciting and now by combining sharp, exciting colors that would stand out on an over-all grainy black & white box."

I say SUCCESS!
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straightforward printing techniques & terms

You ever talk to someone wanting to get something printed an you go right into questions like "Do you want a custom print with die-cuts or foil stamping?" only to find out they have no clue what you are saying?

Did you answer yes?

Did you answer yes again?

Anyhoo, here is a great link to share or pull up on your phone in the moment to get them on the same page. It can also help with designers not being sure of how to go about setting up a file correctly for the printer if you are wanting these custom techniques.

Smashing job Smashing Magazine!


Designing & Producing Creative Business Cards: Techniques & Details

what's in the box? my 4 favorite package design websites

There are 4 websites that feature some really awesome package designs that may help feed your creative hunger. They seem to be my go to sites to feed my need for package design inspiration.

Dieline
Established in 2007 by Andrew Gibbs, The Dieline is dedicated to the progress of the package design industry and its practitioners, students and enthusiasts. The Dieline has quickly grown into the most visited website on package design in the world, and has become the voice of the industry.

dieline.com "Record Cover = Record Player"

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some things just make sense

Vitamin Boxes


Concept by Polish designer Viktoriya Gadomska.

i want MOR

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