Final Packaging

I'm amazed at everyone's work.  Same project but everyone is so different and creative. Working with transparencies had it's challenges.  One was that I couldn't keep it clean - if I used windex on it, some of the coating came off.  So it looked more like Cristina's finger print box. 

Packaging Project 1st Drafts

I'm working on desk caddy for rubber bands - I wanted to use a design inspired by rubber bands and came up with these retro looking shapes.  Still playing with color and paper.

Wanted to add a pencil caddy for pencils to make a desk set.  Can't really tell it from this but the designs are modeled from pencil shapes.  Still working on it - don't know if it will work out.  I'm using transparencies for the top (pencils) and wrapper (rubber bands) so that the advertizing information can be taken off.  Can't show you that because I haven't found a large enough transparent paper for the cutouts.  Sam Flax says they have some.

More packaging inspiration

More inspiration for my package.  Love the innovative shape and design of these Kleenex boxes - summer campaign.  Like my package, the container serves as a decorative accessory.

This decantor is absolutely beautiful and sculptural.  It cost a mere 3000 pounds (about $4500 in US dollars).  I love the sophistication. 

Such cute packaging for earphones.  I like that each one is individualized.

This website has the winners of design packaging and other inspirations.

http://www.pentawards.org/

Packaging project

Started off wanting to repackage batteries.  But my idea to get rid of the plastic and design a box that could be easily mailed back to the manufacturer wasn't realistic.  (The idea was to free the landfills of toxic battery leakage and make it easy for the consumer to recycle).  England has a program now that collects batteries in a special box with your recycle bottles, cans, etc. 

Finally after scouring hardware and office supply stores, I found something to repackage.  I found rubber bands for $.45 in a plastic bag.  I want to package rubber bands in such a way that the container becomes a desk caddy to store the rubber bands after you open them.  I have a design and am working out the bugs - and there are many.  I am experimenting with paper and want to do something see-thru - if it looks ok.  I'm learning that measurements and cutting even lines are key to a successful 3D box shape.  I'm excited that at least I have an idea now.