tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81525666153594567332012-02-16T09:01:12.142ZDesign ContextAlex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.comBlogger1441100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-62771534165796722562010-05-30T11:42:00.006+01:002010-05-30T11:48:56.246+01:00Introduction...I have written a short introduction to my design context. I wanted to write something that was personal and explained my reasoning behind the publication. I have printed it onto the heavy cream stock and placed it at the front of the documents.<div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAJBrjagPrI/AAAAAAAADg4/F51VAmAJtk8/s400/IMG00285-20100530-1141.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477012313332530866" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The introduction reads;</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 9.0px Steinem"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Over the course of this degree my design practice has become more and more focused on designing for the medium of print. I have come to realise and understand the importance of print as a communication and design tool. This design context task has enabled me to research this medium further, focusing on the production and methods of print used. It has also allowed me to experience the history of printing in much greater depths leading me to discover itís development and innovations over the course of more than 2000 years. </span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 9.0px Steinem; min-height: 10.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 9.0px Steinem"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This research and gathering of information has informed me of my chosen specialism to much greater depths than I originally thought it could. Not only do I feel better informed, but hopeful that the knowledge I have gained will inform my design practice in a positive and beneficial way for a long time to come.</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 9.0px Steinem; min-height: 10.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 9.0px Steinem"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The information presented here is the culmination of intensive research into a wide and diverse area of design and communication. I do not see the completion of this project as the end of my learning, but as a starting point for my continued exploration of what print is, and what it could potentially be.</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 9.0px Steinem; min-height: 10.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 9.0px Steinem; min-height: 10.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">P</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">rinting is generally held to be one of </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">the most important inventions of all time</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 8px/normal Steinem; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">- Twyman, 1998 p</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">.7</span></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Steinem, serif;font-size:78%;color:#FF001C;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:8px;"><br /></span></span></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-6277153416579672256?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-84560803006301375792010-05-29T11:54:00.006+01:002010-05-29T12:20:16.752+01:00Finished timeline...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAD2escxjKI/AAAAAAAADbY/pioPrii4Rcg/s1600/IMGP2820.JPG"></a>I have printed my timeline on a LONG roll of paper, which James in the print room kindly ordered especially for me. It is very thin, and will therefore fold quite easily. <div><br /></div><div>The overall print looked like this:</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAD14sGTzMI/AAAAAAAADaw/LPU66FfHsj8/s400/IMGP2815.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476647501141626050" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAD14aGGirI/AAAAAAAADao/fJxi1F_tHOE/s400/IMGP2813.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476647496308918962" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAD15Deuk9I/AAAAAAAADa4/wNmyCV0xIfI/s400/IMGP2814.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476647507418059730" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I have folded the strip up so that it is just smaller than A5 - like the other context books. I did my best to get it quite straight and neat, but I knew from the beginning that it would be tricky to get it perfect! This is the finished cut strip ready to go into its cream cover....</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAD2OI9UL5I/AAAAAAAADbA/OGf0XWpuI94/s400/IMGP2818.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476647869665783698" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAD2escxjKI/AAAAAAAADbY/pioPrii4Rcg/s400/IMGP2820.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476648154070879394" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAD2Og6Nn_I/AAAAAAAADbI/tWDKy95VOXI/s400/IMGP2819.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476647876095221746" /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I am quite pleased with the final outcome, mainly because I thought I wasn't going to be able to print it as one piece to fold up. This timeline is the aspect of my design context that I have enjoyed producing most. I have learnt a lot from the research that I have done regarding the history of print, some of which has been really fascinating. I also feel that this represents the more personal aspect of the design context - my interest in printing and how it has developed over time into something that is now so everyday. This timeline has allowed me to really get into the history of how printing has developed and why we use certain processes, I now feel better informed about printing and why it is such a versatile medium. </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-8456080300630137579?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-10268189364611218752010-05-29T11:50:00.000+01:002010-05-30T12:03:11.372+01:00A History of Print...I have completed the final 'book' for my design context. The cover for the timeline needed to be slightly different to the others because of the depth of the pages. I gave the cover 5mm of depth so that the pages would sit comfortably inside. The pages are not attached to the cover in any way, this is so that it can be removed and unfolded completely to reveal the full timeline. It is folded in such a way that it could also be read as a 'book'.<div><br /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 261px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAJFkkiV4hI/AAAAAAAADhI/Vpv8Ti0Hfjs/s400/IMG00286-20100530-1155.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477016591421268498" /><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 292px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAJFkD2gpqI/AAAAAAAADhA/x1Z5-sjR8mA/s400/IMG00287-20100530-1155.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477016582647490210" /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-1026818936461121875?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-24283522399275124732010-05-28T10:51:00.002+01:002010-05-28T10:56:49.210+01:00Finished Documents...I have converted the final books into PDFs and uploaded them to Issuu (a publishing website). I have embedded the links below, so you should be able to have a flick through. I am pleased with the final outcomes and am glad that I have almost finished them all!<div><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" border-collapse: collapse; white-space: pre; font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:11px;"><div><object style="width:420px;height:305px"><param name="movie" value="http://static.issuu.com/webembed/viewers/style1/v1/IssuuViewer.swf?mode=embed&layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml&showFlipBtn=true&autoFlip=true&autoFlipTime=6000&documentId=100528094014-6b8cddb01e674931afc2fa6685d56afa&docName=designcontext1&username=alexbucktin&loadingInfoText=A%20short%20introduction%20to%20print%20-%20Printing%20Processes&et=1275040450461&er=23"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="menu" value="false"><embed src="http://static.issuu.com/webembed/viewers/style1/v1/IssuuViewer.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" menu="false" style="width:420px;height:305px" flashvars="mode=embed&layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml&showFlipBtn=true&autoFlip=true&autoFlipTime=6000&documentId=100528094014-6b8cddb01e674931afc2fa6685d56afa&docName=designcontext1&username=alexbucktin&loadingInfoText=A%20short%20introduction%20to%20print%20-%20Printing%20Processes&et=1275040450461&er=23"></embed></object></div></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; 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white-space: pre;font-size:11px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Lucida Grande';"><div><object style="width:420px;height:305px"><param name="movie" value="http://static.issuu.com/webembed/viewers/style1/v1/IssuuViewer.swf?mode=embed&layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml&showFlipBtn=true&autoFlip=true&autoFlipTime=6000&documentId=100528094841-f77cdd9f54ac4ef3a05ef1660a3722d5&docName=designcontext3&username=alexbucktin&loadingInfoText=A%20short%20introduction%20to%20print%20-%20Industry%20Interviews&et=1275040538879&er=34"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="menu" value="false"><embed src="http://static.issuu.com/webembed/viewers/style1/v1/IssuuViewer.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" menu="false" style="width:420px;height:305px" flashvars="mode=embed&layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml&showFlipBtn=true&autoFlip=true&autoFlipTime=6000&documentId=100528094841-f77cdd9f54ac4ef3a05ef1660a3722d5&docName=designcontext3&username=alexbucktin&loadingInfoText=A%20short%20introduction%20to%20print%20-%20Industry%20Interviews&et=1275040538879&er=34"></embed></object><div style="width:420px;text-align:left;"><br /></div></div></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; white-space: pre;font-size:11px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Lucida Grande';"><div><object style="width:420px;height:305px"><param name="movie" value="http://static.issuu.com/webembed/viewers/style1/v1/IssuuViewer.swf?mode=embed&layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml&showFlipBtn=true&autoFlip=true&autoFlipTime=6000&documentId=100528095019-809bc7ed14b54f8386012928e1a155ac&docName=designcontext4&username=alexbucktin&loadingInfoText=A%20short%20introduction%20to%20print%20-%20A%20history%20of%20print&et=1275040557041&er=83"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="menu" value="false"><embed src="http://static.issuu.com/webembed/viewers/style1/v1/IssuuViewer.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" menu="false" style="width:420px;height:305px" flashvars="mode=embed&layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml&showFlipBtn=true&autoFlip=true&autoFlipTime=6000&documentId=100528095019-809bc7ed14b54f8386012928e1a155ac&docName=designcontext4&username=alexbucktin&loadingInfoText=A%20short%20introduction%20to%20print%20-%20A%20history%20of%20print&et=1275040557041&er=83"></embed></object></div></span></span></span></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-2428352239927512473?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-70362451695568843032010-05-27T22:33:00.000+01:002010-05-30T11:15:48.929+01:00Images 4...I have managed to find lots of images that I can use to illustrate my timeline. I wanted to include images because I think that it will help to give the information context, and it will help to illustrate the overall document.<div><br /></div><div>1. Diamond Sutra</div><div>Reproduced from: British Library Guide to Printing</div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 258px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAIxInwwytI/AAAAAAAADgA/Zfy4hv_1tIE/s400/diamond-sutra_jingangjing.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476994121018165970" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>2. St. Christopher woodcut</div><div><div>Reproduced from: British Library Guide to Printing</div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAIvEl_IfJI/AAAAAAAADeY/bOpd_heDFbQ/s400/scan365.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476991852798835858" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 232px; height: 318px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>3. Gutenberg 42-Line Bible</div><div><div>Reproduced from: British Library Guide to Printing</div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAIvE_uU5lI/AAAAAAAADeg/nFg4doLVD48/s400/scan391.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476991859707668050" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 281px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>4. Latin Psalter</div><div><div>Reproduced from: British Library Guide to Printing</div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAIvFhNoElI/AAAAAAAADew/j-wWKawxKaE/s400/scan393.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476991868697317970" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 236px; height: 311px; " /></span></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>5. Albrecht Durer woodcut</div><div><div>Reproduced from: British Library Guide to Printing</div></div><div><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAIvFLDDPGI/AAAAAAAADeo/S-lry4zEBjs/s400/scan392.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476991862747380834" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 291px; height: 388px; " /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>6. Wallpaper</div><div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAIwzLWy42I/AAAAAAAADf4/f5xtBbxOS9Y/s400/15786591_655be56b20.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476993752615805794" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px; " /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Sourced from http://farm1.static.flickr.com/14/15786591_655be56b20.jpg</div><div><br /></div><div>7. Mezzotint by Jacob LeBon</div><div><div>Reproduced from: British Library Guide to Printing</div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAIvrxopSYI/AAAAAAAADfA/rjkRBbRxAdo/s400/scan395.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476992525940640130" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 281px; height: 346px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAIvFyAajII/AAAAAAAADe4/mjZQ04ukoX4/s400/scan394.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476991873205308546" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 327px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>8. Thomas Berwick wood-engraving</div><div><div>Reproduced from: British Library Guide to Printing</div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAIvsL1DJzI/AAAAAAAADfI/3Z6mfR-BHL4/s400/scan396.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476992532971988786" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 349px; height: 333px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>9. Koenig cylinder press</div><div><div>Reproduced from: British Library Guide to Printing</div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAIvsdmZg8I/AAAAAAAADfQ/T1mpMyRL5ME/s400/scan397.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476992537742377922" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 334px; height: 220px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>10. Penny Black postage stamp</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAIug7-bgnI/AAAAAAAADeQ/m6KSujoL7WY/s400/penny-black-stamp_2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476991240226177650" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 345px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Sourced from http://liliendahl.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/penny_black.jpg</div><div><br /></div><div>11. Braille</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAIugeyx6bI/AAAAAAAADeI/ocVol4J7sBs/s400/braille.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476991232392686002" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Sourced from http://ceipntrasradelapiedad.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/braille.jpg</div><div>12. Pianotyp</div><div><div>Reproduced from: British Library Guide to Printing</div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAIvs8hBRTI/AAAAAAAADfg/rayzdbmrZUo/s400/scan399.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476992546041316658" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 342px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>13. Mechanised lithography press</div><div><div>Reproduced from: British Library Guide to Printing</div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAIvsm1UsVI/AAAAAAAADfY/wbMyyCsl1fw/s400/scan398.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476992540220895570" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 205px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>14. Chromolithograph images</div><div><div>Reproduced from: British Library Guide to Printing</div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAIwghXcFJI/AAAAAAAADfo/9USJXlNXsA0/s400/scan400.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476993432106570898" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 309px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>15. 19th Century print room</div><div><div>Reproduced from: British Library Guide to Printing</div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAIwg7DTSRI/AAAAAAAADfw/P5DwZsglYAI/s400/scan401.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476993439001430290" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 344px; height: 267px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>16. Funnies on Parade Comic</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAIugPbMNqI/AAAAAAAADeA/cbYxoUnC7KE/s400/funniesonparade001.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476991228267214498" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 251px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Sourced from http://images.ha.com/lf?source=url[file:images/inetpub/newnames/300/3/7/8/9/3789418.jpg],continueonerror[true]&scale=size[450x2000]&source=url[file:images/inetpub/webuse/no_image_available.gif],if[('global.source.error')]&sink=preservemd[true]</div><div><br /></div><div>17. First Xerox</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAIsIwFr9PI/AAAAAAAADdg/50s5qd-qblY/s400/pa_firstimage_web.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476988625695274226" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 230px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Sourced from http://www.webstermuseum.org/logos/pa_firstimage_web.jpg</div><div><br /></div><div>18. Helvetica</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAIsKTaC7NI/AAAAAAAADdw/l12_co1MqC8/s400/Screen+shot+2010-05-30+at+10.08.07.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476988652355775698" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 183px; height: 390px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Standard Mac font - Helvetica</div><div><br /></div><div>19. Pantone Swatch</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAIsJoOMqgI/AAAAAAAADdo/b9aJAMSlszo/s400/pantone-book-11.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476988640763357698" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Sourced from http://www.quality-wars.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pantone-book-11.jpg</div><div><br /></div><div>20. IBM Laser copier</div><div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAIuf3umrZI/AAAAAAAADd4/JpOVkgrRjJY/s400/ibm3800" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476991221906189714" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 193px; " /></div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Sourced from http://theanarchia.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/c91.jpg</div><div><br /></div><div>21. First Machintosh</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAIsIcz3WrI/AAAAAAAADdY/QlGssWPEV1g/s400/apple1984mac-full.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476988620520250034" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 253px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Sourced from http://www.apfeltalk.de/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=58412&cid=18</div><div><br /></div><div>22. Hewlett-Packard Inkjet Printer</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAIsHvZQsKI/AAAAAAAADdQ/u_SrE5BqujA/s400/0019threeqtr.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476988608329068706" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 388px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><div>Sourced from http://www.printerinfo.com/images/uploads/Image/News/2008%20Feb/HP_FirstDeskjet_1988_275px.jpg</div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span></div></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-7036245169556884303?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-40796525907140194502010-05-27T22:13:00.008+01:002010-05-27T22:33:23.392+01:00Images 3...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7kleeGNBI/AAAAAAAADaI/ptM0JllM4Vo/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-05-27+at+22.29.46.png"></a>These are the images that I have used to illustrate my Interviews book. All of the work is from the agencies that the individuals work for, which is referenced in the book itself. I have had scale some of the work up a little so that it was suitable for print, but the overall range shows the diversity of print and its applications.<div><br /></div><div>1. Agent 8, www.agent8.co.uk</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7iEqtvFDI/AAAAAAAADYg/-lFEHNn4G1M/s400/casson_beckman_accountants.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476062766742574130" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 169px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7iFXnL3iI/AAAAAAAADYw/7-8kX-Zg6jk/s400/glorious08_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476062778794696226" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 169px; " /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>2. Elmwood, www.elmwood.com</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7i8lbnmlI/AAAAAAAADZA/fAWbX7guUqc/s400/Picture+3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476063727397083730" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 296px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7iEJXkT8I/AAAAAAAADYY/ZHSs400KSH8/s400/asda.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476062757791223746" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 278px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>3. GDC, www.gdc.uk.net</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7kBMHtDXI/AAAAAAAADZg/Gyh56jBKXhM/s400/GM_Career.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476064906013642098" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 140px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7i9AwNmeI/AAAAAAAADZI/1EEW5SFLhyM/s400/PM_Cards.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476063734731217378" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 140px; " /></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>4. Very Studio, www.verystudio.co.uk</div><div><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7i9Wb2jYI/AAAAAAAADZQ/ztRDBGt_1Is/s400/Q_3_Q+3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476063740551400834" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 152px; " /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7iE1nSALI/AAAAAAAADYo/xC-NM2x71GA/s400/dh1_Discover+Hackney+Guide+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476062769668292786" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 255px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>5. EightyOne, www.eightyonedesign.co.uk</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7i90BM1gI/AAAAAAAADZY/lVBWIr_yk0I/s400/wakeham-print-1-portfolio-main.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476063748492678658" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 326px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7iDsJnrpI/AAAAAAAADYQ/VrOOFUsOjKM/s400/bingers-1-website-porfolio-main-image-template.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476062749948096146" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 326px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>6. Progression, www.progressiondesign.co.uk</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7klHUrJ8I/AAAAAAAADaA/6ofkOH0lRBY/s400/Screen+shot+2010-05-27+at+22.29.23.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476065523201157058" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 339px; height: 292px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7kleeGNBI/AAAAAAAADaI/ptM0JllM4Vo/s400/Screen+shot+2010-05-27+at+22.29.46.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476065529414693906" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 285px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>7. The Gild, www.the-gild.co.uk</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7kCvLOJbI/AAAAAAAADZ4/MEunf8XJmno/s400/william-curley-caramel-bar-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476064932603504050" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 262px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7i8DaS5-I/AAAAAAAADY4/jj_-bvDOTio/s400/hoc-61.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476063718264727522" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 273px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>8.The One Off, www.theoneoff.com</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7kBskvYjI/AAAAAAAADZo/laZJQzSapdk/s400/work-item-484036f6984b3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476064914725364274" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 152px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7kCFcVt0I/AAAAAAAADZw/qgXtXboclVg/s400/work-item-483fc8919ef9c.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476064921401014082" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 152px; " /></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-4079652590714019450?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-61932488086395941302010-05-27T21:39:00.007+01:002010-05-27T22:13:12.079+01:00Images 2...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7f52pPgcI/AAAAAAAADYI/ZePhTTYvC1g/s1600/6a00d8345250f069e20133ec3a287f970b-550wi.jpg"></a>These are all of the images that I have used within the Printing Processes book for my design context. I have specifically chosen images that demonstrate the applications of the processes, and where I can, I have shown examples of the actual process. All of these illustrate the processes well, and will help to create an understanding of the process more clearly.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7f5nxHlMI/AAAAAAAADYA/ZGv9SwUlJzI/s1600/24pk12oz_KO.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7fq2TBFgI/AAAAAAAADX4/C1-H15857FM/s1600/print.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7fqVgQNbI/AAAAAAAADXw/cxNGlM41Fgk/s1600/rotogravure.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7eosJbLDI/AAAAAAAADXo/7x1kCpCPnRg/s1600/Preprint_pic3543_h_lo.jpg"></a>1. Lithography Press<div>Linney Print</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7fq2TBFgI/AAAAAAAADX4/C1-H15857FM/s400/print.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476060124151879170" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>http://www.linney.com/linney-print/</div><div><br /></div><div>2. Creative Review</div><div>Creative Review</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7d4p8ewPI/AAAAAAAADWo/3JNOmjgEZ6k/s400/CR" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476058162331042034" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Photographed by Alex Bucktin</div><div><br /></div><div>3. Flexography Press</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7eosJbLDI/AAAAAAAADXo/7x1kCpCPnRg/s400/Preprint_pic3543_h_lo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476058987555925042" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 261px; " /></span></div><div>https://www.msu.edu/course/pkg/322/Module%205/Preprint_pic3543_h_lo.jpg</div><div><br /></div><div>4. Shrink wrapping</div><div>Gretchen Chern</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7f5nxHlMI/AAAAAAAADYA/ZGv9SwUlJzI/s400/24pk12oz_KO.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476060377949639874" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 253px; " /></span></div><div>http://www.gretchenchern.com/images/24pk12oz_KO.jpg</div><div><br /></div><div>5. Gravure shrink sleeve</div><div>Version - X Design</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7f52pPgcI/AAAAAAAADYI/ZePhTTYvC1g/s400/6a00d8345250f069e20133ec3a287f970b-550wi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476060381943136706" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 386px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div>http://www.version-x.com/portfolio/project/macadamia_natural_oil_packaging/</div><div><br /></div><div>6. Gravure cylinder engraving</div><div>Gravure Exchange</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7fqVgQNbI/AAAAAAAADXw/cxNGlM41Fgk/s400/rotogravure.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476060115349026226" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div>http://www.gravurexchange.com/gravurezine/0901-ezine/graphics/EG_GravureTestimonial_Engraving.gif</div><div><br /></div><div>7. Lino Cuts 1 & 2</div><div>Webb & Webb</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7enbae0mI/AAAAAAAADXY/lT0EPUjnUMs/s400/Paw+prints.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476058965884195426" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 376px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7eoVYkmwI/AAAAAAAADXg/DSzcoAwRkvM/s400/Screen+shot+2010-05-03+at+18.10.09.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476058981445442306" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 348px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Print & Finish, Ambrose/Harris</div><div><br /></div><div>8. Letterpress 'Ahoy'</div><div>Letterpress Delicacies</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7emjagBPI/AAAAAAAADXI/06ukF5Tkq6k/s400/il_fullxfull.83159993.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476058950851888370" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div>http://www.etsy.com/listing/46562989/ahoy-there-letterpress-print</div><div><br /></div><div>9. Letterpress 'Lovebirds'</div><div>Paper Lovely Letterpress</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7em5sqo8I/AAAAAAAADXQ/WVfl9ke7OnI/s400/il_fullxfull.115790441.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476058956833661890" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 349px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>http://www.paper-lovely.com/</div><div><br /></div><div>10.Two colour silk-screen poster</div><div>Anti-Graphic</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7d5nynuUI/AAAAAAAADXA/3ggcNmgOfpI/s400/il_fullxfull.69622829.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476058178932685122" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 283px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>http://antigraphic.biz/dubble-bubble.html</div><div><br /></div><div>11. Four colour silk-sceen poster</div><div>Stickhouse Press</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7d5WriGAI/AAAAAAAADW4/z8bA0iz0QsA/s400/il_fullxfull.69267444.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476058174339553282" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div>http://stickhousepress.com/Site/examples%207_files/IMG_4040-1.jpg</div><div><br /></div><div>12. Pad printed keyboard</div><div>Apple</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7d4O8jOBI/AAAAAAAADWg/cxXbVRYlkHw/s400/Apple-wireless-keyboard-aluminum-2007.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476058155083577362" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 222px; " /></span></div><div>http://www.cultofmac.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/800px-apple-wireless-keyboard-aluminum-2007.jpg</div><div><br /></div><div>13. Pad printed golf balls</div><div>Dunlop </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7d5GPUVBI/AAAAAAAADWw/-qaMJfWRpD4/s400/Dunlop-Mix-Mint.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476058169926243346" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div>http://finderskeepersgolfballs.com/wp-content/uploads/wpsc/product_images/Dunlop-Mix-Mint.gif</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-6193248808639594130?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-57607316658102449982010-05-27T20:49:00.008+01:002010-05-27T21:39:15.974+01:00Images 1...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7XpNoL0fI/AAAAAAAADWY/5LM_RF_KDN4/s1600/4190432851_dbeab783a9_o.jpg"></a>I have had to find images to go along side all of my explanations of the printing processes, the finishing techniques, the interviews and to illustrate my timeline. The books that I have been using have helped me to think about where I can find the right imagery, and I will probably use some of the images from the books. I do want to find good examples for each section, so I have been googling myself silly to find the best way of showing these:<div><br /></div><div>These are all of the images that I have used within the finishing techniques book. Most of these images were quite easy to find, though some proved difficult:</div><div><br /></div><div>1. Laminating stock</div><div>ReachMedia Digital Printers</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7Vu6OBlCI/AAAAAAAADVY/G3MSCQMN6go/s400/390_lamination.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476049198807880738" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 374px; " /></span></div><div>http://www.reachmediame.com/reachmedia/portals/2/contentimages/390_lamination.jpg</div><div><br /></div><div>2. High-gloss brochure</div><div>PrintHouse</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7VvyfD-8I/AAAAAAAADVw/dB0sb7In5FU/s400/goldfoil.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476049213911727042" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></div><div>http://printquote.printhouse.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/goldfoil.jpg</div><div><br /></div><div>3. Spot-varnish card 1</div><div>Printnex</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7Ww3KbNXI/AAAAAAAADWQ/zzk5VQScmh4/s400/spot-UV-business-cards-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476050331858842994" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 259px; " /></span></div><div>http://www.flickr.com/photos/printnex/4190432851/</div><div><br /></div><div>4. Spot-varnish card 2</div><div>Best Business Card</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7XpNoL0fI/AAAAAAAADWY/5LM_RF_KDN4/s400/4190432851_dbeab783a9_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476051299961917938" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></div><div>http://www.bestbusinesscard.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/spot-UV-business-cards-1.jpg</div><div><br /></div><div>5. Foil blocking die</div><div>Benwells</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7Wv0L8EtI/AAAAAAAADV4/YV4QELUuTz8/s400/plate_foiling1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476050313880015570" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 242px; " /></span></div><div>http://www.benwells.co.uk/gallery.php?type=foil-blocking</div><div><br /></div><div>6. Foil blocking</div><div>VIP Print Limited</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7Vvk2RzcI/AAAAAAAADVo/n3it33sulsU/s400/f_emma.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476049210251005378" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 282px; " /></span></div><div>http://www.frankel.co.uk/print_close_ups.html</div><div><br /></div><div>7.Die-cut menu/programme</div><div>Benwells</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7VurO8VAI/AAAAAAAADVQ/YI1ifK4f6zM/s400/die_cutting_4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476049194785199106" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 242px; " /></span></div><div>http://www.benwells.co.uk/gallery.php?type=die-cutting</div><div><br /></div><div>8. Die-cut business card</div><div>Pressing Letters</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7WwFpD6RI/AAAAAAAADWA/qWnkhWUjN9o/s400/Letterpress-%2B-Die-Cut-Business-Cards.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476050318565566738" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 345px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>http://www.pressingletters.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/ps-card-1rev.jpg</div><div><br /></div><div>9. Embossing plate</div><div>Benwells</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7Wwvx9N3I/AAAAAAAADWI/NU37QbEx0oU/s400/plate_embossing1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476050329877165938" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 242px; " /></span></div><div>http://www.benwells.co.uk/gallery.php?type=embossing</div><div><br /></div><div>10. Embossed brochure</div><div>VIP Print Limited</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_7VvVzFSNI/AAAAAAAADVg/R9vvO3kIAsg/s400/e_space.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476049206211070162" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 282px; " /></span></div><div>http://www.frankel.co.uk/print_close_ups.html</div><div><br /></div><div>The majority of these images have been found as examples from printers websites. I'm really pleased that I have managed to find such good examples for each technique and been able to show some of the dies that are used within the processes.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-5760731665810244998?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-51711988156337318702010-05-24T17:20:00.004+01:002010-05-24T17:38:10.764+01:00Context books...I have finished three of my context pieces!<div>I am making 4 separate items, each detailing a different area of print. I have finished making the three books - Print Processes, Finishing Techniques and Industry Interviews. I am yet to print the timeline because I am waiting for the right paper to be available in the print dungeon (i need it on a very long roll!)</div><div>I have designed very simple covers for the books (which will also work for the fold out timeline). They fold around the inside of the book, and provide an area for the introduction to go on each document. I wanted to make the cover in this way because it will work for the timeline as well, which can't have a cover attached because it folds out. Here are some photos of the three finished books...</div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 272px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_qqvya6gOI/AAAAAAAADKQ/zuGAFSXWz78/s400/IMG00260-20100524-1707.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474876034987491554" /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_qqwR2-sVI/AAAAAAAADKY/i91AH0ZSvLs/s400/IMG00261-20100524-1708.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474876043426705746" /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_qq65tGdyI/AAAAAAAADKo/cJIbe2U4ePQ/s400/IMG00266-20100524-1712.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474876225921382178" /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S_qqw4jT-_I/AAAAAAAADKg/5vkT3_VkizY/s400/IMG00264-20100524-1709.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474876053813197810" /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I am going to package all four of the documents together somehow. At the moment I am leaning to ward a paper band, or a tracing paper envelope with a paper band around the outside. I want the finished piece to feel special, but not precious as I would like it it to be used and read.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-5171198815633731870?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-4877073127903339222010-05-20T11:13:00.004+01:002010-05-30T11:30:38.399+01:00Cover Design...I want the covers of the books to remain very simple and to be made of a heavier and probably coloured stock. I have been thinking on the way that I can create an interesting cover that will work on all three books as well as the timeline. The design below incorporates a flap that will wrap around the front cover and will have the introduction printed on it. A cover of this type will work on the timeline, and no introduction will need to be printed on the timeline itself....<img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 282px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAI9qOcItxI/AAAAAAAADgw/oBaa3aJ_lh0/s400/IMG00283-20100530-1107.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477007892475852562" /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 241px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAI9pzHR2ZI/AAAAAAAADgo/qfF8mGctmj0/s400/IMG00284-20100530-1107.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477007885140613522" /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I am going to pursue this design, mainly because it lends itself to the 4 different books and is more interesting than a generic cover. </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-487707312790333922?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-570426743467829932010-05-19T20:48:00.000+01:002010-06-02T23:47:15.904+01:00Timeline Mock-up...I decided to see how long my timeline would be when printed on a roll by sticking lots of bits of paper together. It got a little scary, it was over 3 meters! It was a very simple mock up, I scribbled all of the dates on each sheet and that was it. It did however help me to work out how long it would be, how wide the roll would need to be and how thick I could have the paper before it started to become too thick to fold....<div><br /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 316px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAbewZDQZdI/AAAAAAAADmI/C3k_oW0qLPk/s400/IMG00303-20100602-2332.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478310919682418130" /><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAbevmU6sDI/AAAAAAAADl4/cO8ac0dhEBY/s400/IMG00306-20100602-2335.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478310906066284594" /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 241px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAbewH4uAaI/AAAAAAAADmA/ivowcAjAj_c/s400/IMG00305-20100602-2333.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478310915074818466" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I have spoken to James in the print room about how I can print this monstrous piece of work. He has suggested ordering some very thin matt paper on a roll and I will then be able to print two timelines side by side (same price as 1). That way I have a spare if something goes drastically wrong! I have asked him to order the paper, and I should have this printed by the end of next week. </div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-57042674346782993?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-78531131068728522422010-05-15T14:42:00.000+01:002010-05-30T14:47:36.429+01:00Finishing...I have been looking at lots of websites, mainly printing companies, for good descriptions and explanations of finishing techniques. These are a two of the good ones I have been looking at. Both of them have great images that show the finishing techniques really well and make them clear and easy to understand.<div><br /><div><a href="http://www.benwells.co.uk/">Benwells</a></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 249px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAJsOosI3QI/AAAAAAAADiI/VM22Z-CvRiM/s400/Screen+shot+2010-05-30+at+14.45.49.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477059095532461314" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.frankel.co.uk/">VIP Print Limited</a></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 249px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAJsOIQVeMI/AAAAAAAADiA/-nLun8g_I2A/s400/Screen+shot+2010-05-30+at+14.45.57.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477059086825912514" /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-7853113106872852242?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-49310891605953452852010-05-13T22:57:00.003+01:002010-05-13T23:01:35.700+01:00What and How...I produced this diagram of exactly what I am going to produce for my Design Context document. I wanted to make it clear to the people in my crit what I am intending on producing, so that I could get appropriate feedback.<div><br /></div><div>My group likes the idea of giving each book a band made of coloured acetate that cancels out some of the type, which you then see when it is removed. They also like the idea of wrapping all four documents together to make them more intriguing to unwrap and read.<br /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 292px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S-x2SjbVALI/AAAAAAAADGY/z5vS0CGd01c/s400/Screen+shot+2010-05-13+at+22.56.10.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470877708467896498" /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-4931089160595345285?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-91851002947084661842010-05-03T17:20:00.005+01:002010-05-03T17:32:21.358+01:00Layout Ideas...<div>Having looked at some different examples of layout and the use of colour I have started to develop my own. I do wish that I could put something together that resembles the work at Feltron does because it is so engaging and simplistic. However, my information does not break down into little facts and figures, which makes it tricky. So, I have put together a few layouts that are interesting and simple, but hold the information and present it strongly...</div><div><br /></div><div>I need to be able to present images along side this information, so I think that keeping the designs simple and clean will work well.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S975qP4A9NI/AAAAAAAADC4/UIx-LJU59zo/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-05-03+at+15.07.50.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S975qP4A9NI/AAAAAAAADC4/UIx-LJU59zo/s400/Screen+shot+2010-05-03+at+15.07.50.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467081501885658322" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S975pxm20-I/AAAAAAAADCw/9sI4IweTmv4/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-05-03+at+15.07.11.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 317px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S975pxm20-I/AAAAAAAADCw/9sI4IweTmv4/s400/Screen+shot+2010-05-03+at+15.07.11.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467081493760627682" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S975pR0X4MI/AAAAAAAADCo/7M6zX4fZ_nQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-05-03+at+15.08.13.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 295px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S975pR0X4MI/AAAAAAAADCo/7M6zX4fZ_nQ/s400/Screen+shot+2010-05-03+at+15.08.13.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467081485227385026" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S975bq-6LvI/AAAAAAAADCg/ZKFWR7mcxvY/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-05-03+at+15.08.21.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 303px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S975bq-6LvI/AAAAAAAADCg/ZKFWR7mcxvY/s400/Screen+shot+2010-05-03+at+15.08.21.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467081251464294130" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S975QYpJTVI/AAAAAAAADCY/49KCiYfK1Qo/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-05-03+at+15.08.30.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 289px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S975QYpJTVI/AAAAAAAADCY/49KCiYfK1Qo/s400/Screen+shot+2010-05-03+at+15.08.30.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467081057562611026" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S975QFHeWPI/AAAAAAAADCQ/YjGzzsNcdX0/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-05-03+at+15.08.44.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 306px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S975QFHeWPI/AAAAAAAADCQ/YjGzzsNcdX0/s400/Screen+shot+2010-05-03+at+15.08.44.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467081052321110258" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S975Po3tDuI/AAAAAAAADCI/UV3iXfA-wWA/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-05-03+at+16.50.25.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 298px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S975Po3tDuI/AAAAAAAADCI/UV3iXfA-wWA/s400/Screen+shot+2010-05-03+at+16.50.25.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467081044738772706" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S975OrPVgnI/AAAAAAAADB4/jOTUdLR_YG4/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-05-03+at+15.10.26.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 306px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S975OrPVgnI/AAAAAAAADB4/jOTUdLR_YG4/s400/Screen+shot+2010-05-03+at+15.10.26.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467081028194894450" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-9185100294708466184?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-86142770051419692302010-04-30T12:04:00.002+01:002010-04-30T12:11:08.570+01:00Effecktive...<div><a href="http://www.effektivedesign.co.uk/">Greig Anderson</a>'s self promotion mail out, created to find himself a new job in Australia. I really like the way the entire thing folds down into a booklet, and is jam packed with information. His layout is strong, and uses type as a focal element. I like the use of extra overlapping elements that make the overall design more intriguing and considered.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9q6qacNQoI/AAAAAAAADBw/79qepm9BOJQ/s1600/729821227003691.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9q6qacNQoI/AAAAAAAADBw/79qepm9BOJQ/s400/729821227003691.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465886335582421634" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9q6qAriNWI/AAAAAAAADBo/pePFcO43Sfo/s1600/729821227003679.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9q6qAriNWI/AAAAAAAADBo/pePFcO43Sfo/s400/729821227003679.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465886328667387234" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9q6pyEo5zI/AAAAAAAADBg/eRPPk_sp25A/s1600/729821215885782.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9q6pyEo5zI/AAAAAAAADBg/eRPPk_sp25A/s400/729821215885782.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465886324746151730" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9q6pf9HnmI/AAAAAAAADBY/DuQAosUrI0w/s1600/729821215885603.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9q6pf9HnmI/AAAAAAAADBY/DuQAosUrI0w/s400/729821215885603.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465886319882772066" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-8614277005141969230?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-5887933689526815042010-04-30T11:54:00.004+01:002010-04-30T12:04:19.489+01:00Creative Layouts...<div>An interesting layout for an Oscar Wilde retrospective from <a href="http://www.dhnn.com.ar/">Dhnn</a>. The use of strong coloured segments and varied sizes of texts makes this document interesting and quirky. I like the idea of creating something that uses strong type and colour.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9q4Gp76t9I/AAAAAAAADAg/1y3QmVn7xLM/s400/599971223735594.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465883522243409874" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 259px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9q4HJDNuXI/AAAAAAAADAo/kxmySb_p6BI/s400/599971223735621.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465883530595514738" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 259px; " /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9q4PaIGSvI/AAAAAAAADBQ/UxvclMaFUjQ/s1600/599971223736007.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 259px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9q4PaIGSvI/AAAAAAAADBQ/UxvclMaFUjQ/s400/599971223736007.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465883672618355442" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9q4PBW0F1I/AAAAAAAADBI/3sKubpeqsh8/s1600/599971223735777.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 259px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9q4PBW0F1I/AAAAAAAADBI/3sKubpeqsh8/s400/599971223735777.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465883665969190738" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9q4II5VLeI/AAAAAAAADBA/gIQJ3RqhmE4/s1600/599971223735777-1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 259px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9q4II5VLeI/AAAAAAAADBA/gIQJ3RqhmE4/s400/599971223735777-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465883547733929442" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9q4HsFwC6I/AAAAAAAADA4/Kg6HtXokyzY/s1600/599971223735727.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 259px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9q4HsFwC6I/AAAAAAAADA4/Kg6HtXokyzY/s400/599971223735727.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465883540001393570" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9q4HayKN1I/AAAAAAAADAw/hOvqD-kT0Ds/s1600/599971223735653.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 259px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9q4HayKN1I/AAAAAAAADAw/hOvqD-kT0Ds/s400/599971223735653.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465883535355819858" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9q4HJDNuXI/AAAAAAAADAo/kxmySb_p6BI/s1600/599971223735621.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9q4Gp76t9I/AAAAAAAADAg/1y3QmVn7xLM/s1600/599971223735594.jpg"></a><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-588793368952681504?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-4472506713627978272010-04-30T11:18:00.003+01:002010-04-30T11:35:59.140+01:00Creative format...<div>From a website called <a href="http://www.graphic-exchange.com/02print.htm">Graphic Exchange</a>, which showcases interesting and forward thinking design, submitted by a wide range of designers. I really like this piece; Kutchi Book. I think that the sectional design and the way the information is presented could work really well for my context and the subject matter I am working with.<div><br /></div><div>I like the idea of breaking my work down from being just one book to becoming sections of a package of information. This will allow me to design the individual sections as well as how they will be packaged and presented. I am also thinking of producing the timeline on a much larger scale, so that it folds out and could be hung on a wall....</div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9qwHx96IoI/AAAAAAAADAY/bQnl62TW1cQ/s1600/kutchibok31.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9qwHx96IoI/AAAAAAAADAY/bQnl62TW1cQ/s400/kutchibok31.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465874745486090882" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9qwHbpgCiI/AAAAAAAADAQ/16H9QLQnCtw/s1600/kutchibok30.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9qwHbpgCiI/AAAAAAAADAQ/16H9QLQnCtw/s400/kutchibok30.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465874739494914594" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9qwHAvhyFI/AAAAAAAADAI/hPdpi-1k9GQ/s1600/kutchibok29.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9qwHAvhyFI/AAAAAAAADAI/hPdpi-1k9GQ/s400/kutchibok29.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465874732272437330" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9qwGrFmPmI/AAAAAAAADAA/19j5OxfG4OM/s1600/kutchibok27.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9qwGrFmPmI/AAAAAAAADAA/19j5OxfG4OM/s400/kutchibok27.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465874726459424354" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9qwGXhlpAI/AAAAAAAAC_4/51jTJigor-o/s1600/kutchibok25.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9qwGXhlpAI/AAAAAAAAC_4/51jTJigor-o/s400/kutchibok25.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465874721208116226" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-447250671362797827?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-54519691358832687592010-04-30T10:39:00.007+01:002010-04-30T11:18:01.774+01:00Creative layouts...In my tutorial with Fred, we discussed the option of making my design context a more creative piece, rather than a simple printed book. I have looked into various formats and design styles that could work for my subject matter...<div><br /></div><div>Nicholas Feltron</div><div>Annual reviews of his own data, presented in interesting and varied layouts.</div><div>I like the way the numbers are presented and then secondary information is smaller. It cerates hierarchy to the design, and focus within each individual page.</div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 270px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9qsQxUoBYI/AAAAAAAAC_w/-YtCV4NkDbs/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-30+at+10.36.10.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465870501885248898" /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9qrpq7ieII/AAAAAAAAC_o/txOMoaj2Yfg/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-30+at+10.36.00.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465869830154516610" /><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9qrAQ8c5xI/AAAAAAAAC-g/vjedaGFiEnk/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-30+at+10.33.37.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465869118804387602" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px; " /></div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9qrAuZTb0I/AAAAAAAAC-o/ju_7O6ihEfk/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-30+at+10.33.22.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465869126710030146" /><br /><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 303px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9qrinzzW9I/AAAAAAAAC_g/4K6Sx7Sh774/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-30+at+10.35.04.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465869709057678290" /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9qrBRSvP2I/AAAAAAAAC-4/QKdtD9uCVi8/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-30+at+10.34.35.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465869136077733730" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>More examples to come...</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-5451969135883268759?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-52073032733622817532010-04-30T09:49:00.005+01:002010-06-02T21:18:05.666+01:00Stock choices...<div>I have printed some tests onto different stocks. One side is laser print and the other is inkjet. I have done this to see which stocks I could use for my context books, and which is the best way of printing them.</div><div><br /></div><div>The colour of the images below isn't great, but they do give a good idea of what stands out against each stock. I have tested mid-blue, pale grey, dark grey and a cream/off-white. I am settled on using either cream or white for the interior pages, but I wanted to see if a coloured cover stock would be suitable for the cover. I don't think the coloured stock works amazingly well, it drains a little of the impact from the coloured print.</div><div>I have deduced that the laser printed tests are much stronger than the inkjet prints. The colours are more punchy and the overall impact is much better. I am going to print my books through the laser printer. The colours will be stronger and it will also ensure that the back to back printing is spot on. I am going to use a heavier, possibly cream or off-white stock for the cover, as the colour will stand out well, but it will create a little more depth and texture to the overall document.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAa52H-kwmI/AAAAAAAADlQ/2tvUpzQBlI0/s1600/IMG00302-20100602-2054.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAa52H-kwmI/AAAAAAAADlQ/2tvUpzQBlI0/s400/IMG00302-20100602-2054.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478270336248365666" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAa51viiPCI/AAAAAAAADlI/lsDnzU2fty8/s1600/IMG00301-20100602-2054.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAa51viiPCI/AAAAAAAADlI/lsDnzU2fty8/s400/IMG00301-20100602-2054.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478270329688308770" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAa51NGJXfI/AAAAAAAADlA/lsWbAzjJ26g/s1600/IMG00300-20100602-2053.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAa51NGJXfI/AAAAAAAADlA/lsWbAzjJ26g/s400/IMG00300-20100602-2053.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478270320442433010" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAa50kBWAPI/AAAAAAAADk4/4R1P5w1pw5Y/s1600/IMG00298-20100602-2053.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/TAa50kBWAPI/AAAAAAAADk4/4R1P5w1pw5Y/s400/IMG00298-20100602-2053.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478270309416435954" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-5207303273362281753?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-20517738859681569542010-04-29T21:10:00.004+01:002010-04-29T21:13:40.542+01:00Building Blocks...I have had an idea for packaging my children's tea. I am thinking about using building blocks as a visual tool in within the packaging. I have had a look for some building blocks that show an iconic representation of the toy...<div><br /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9noO9Ws20I/AAAAAAAAC94/vsAi2Y0XnX4/s400/1113944416xl6871.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465654966476397378" /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 346px; height: 346px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9noPLE6wvI/AAAAAAAAC-A/zbk_h5uHZZQ/s400/abcblocks.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465654970159907570" /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 373px; height: 322px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9noPbuh3AI/AAAAAAAAC-I/lJKvMil0JwE/s400/building+blocks.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465654974629403650" /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-2051773885968156954?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-14851062939286938132010-04-27T11:42:00.009+01:002010-04-27T12:58:28.398+01:003 Approaches...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9bDgEO6pXI/AAAAAAAAC9I/h4ri5z5xnGs/s1600/goatisland1.jpg"></a>From my research I have collated the design styles that I think could work for my product. into 3 categories. I have found some examples of the type of styles that I mean and will try to explain them in more detail below....<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>1. The Minimalist Approach</div><div>Using simple, elegant and clean cut styles, incorporation or exemption of colour in a considered and informed manner, spacious and modern styles, presenting information in a strong and confident way.</div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 359px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9bCsjg1YeI/AAAAAAAAC8I/C5bzI-35vsw/s400/elk1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464769268563665378" /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 272px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9bCsXotECI/AAAAAAAAC8A/NfOoz-UshcE/s400/se1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464769265375449122" /><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 350px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9bCtHgdU3I/AAAAAAAAC8Q/_al7wnBLbRw/s400/jasztej1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464769278225765234" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>2. The Decorative Approach</div><div>Using type and image as decorative design, incorporating pattern, inclusion of traditional and decorative type faces to create an embellished and visual design.</div><div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9bDOfoz66I/AAAAAAAAC8o/7cpTEkqNSE4/s400/gardener1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464769851638934434" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 334px; " /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9bDOdRTQYI/AAAAAAAAC8w/v7BNIDUv1Jo/s400/6a00d8345250f069e20120a782b3f4970b-550wi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464769851003453826" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 324px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9bDNnEn9hI/AAAAAAAAC8Y/RIvSFhejTfg/s400/splenda.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464769836454770194" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 345px; height: 400px; " /><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9bDNyPU6eI/AAAAAAAAC8g/R3MdIXpbuAo/s400/butterfieldcups2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464769839452449250" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 260px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>3. The Traditional Approach</div><div>Using type and image, along with texture, stock, applied design elements such as; labels, swing tags, stamps; and a traditional approach to printing techniques, information and language.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9bDfZmXpAI/AAAAAAAAC84/xaHZBmtWOZc/s400/dekalb.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464770142075855874" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 280px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9bDf-sPtkI/AAAAAAAAC9A/3e7I5SxA4dQ/s400/6a00d8345250f069e20120a782a79f970b-550wi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464770152032613954" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 291px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9bDgEO6pXI/AAAAAAAAC9I/h4ri5z5xnGs/s400/goatisland1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464770153520211314" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 368px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-1485106293928693813?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-89365840449071588882010-04-27T11:11:00.005+01:002010-04-27T11:41:44.463+01:00Luxury Products...<div>I have researched a range of luxury products to get a better feel of how the styles and design elements they use. I really want my Luxury tea to have a high-end feel, so getting a little inspiration from current products is going to help me design a stronger product.</div><div><br /></div><div>All of these designs below (sourced from <a href="http://www.thedieline.com/">The Die Line</a>) have things in common, but are all very different from each other. There is no set of written rules when it comes to designing a luxury product, but I am going to analyse these designs and create a list of considerations/and techniques for myself to follow when I go into fully designing the tea packaging.</div><div><br /></div><div><ul><li>Refined - All of these pieces have a sense of refinement and purity. Their design has been considered deeply to create a personality that represents the product and reflects the type of person who it is aimed at.</li></ul><ul><li>Embellishment Vs. Minimal - Some of these products are heavily embellished and others are very minimal, but in each case the option between these two has been chosen in connection with the product. The decision to keep a product very minimalist or to create a beautiful background pattern to complement the branding is important because it will affect the personality of the product, and therefore influence the end user.</li></ul><ul><li>Serif Vs. Sans Serif - The options of type are very important to overall feel of the product. Mixing styles is not usually an option, but in some cases it can work well because it brings across the traditional and modern elements of a brand.</li></ul><ul><li>Colour - The use of colour will be one of the first things a consumer will notice; either the abundance or lack of it. Sitting in the middle of these two options could be dangerous as the product will blend in with others around it. Making a statement with colour will help the product to have an initially strong impact.</li></ul><div>Considering all of these points, I feel that I can make a start on putting together some design styles for my luxury tea and finding something that will make it stand out from other products.</div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9a7_AqNpCI/AAAAAAAAC74/aPDnmw_U3Po/s1600/6a00d8345250f069e2012875894489970c-550wi.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 322px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9a7_AqNpCI/AAAAAAAAC74/aPDnmw_U3Po/s400/6a00d8345250f069e2012875894489970c-550wi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464761889043883042" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9a7-2LklmI/AAAAAAAAC7w/GPS7uS98ZK8/s1600/6a00d8345250f069e2011571193168970c-550wi.jpg"><img style="float:left; 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margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9a7fL9PCrI/AAAAAAAAC6Q/79s24l1DqSo/s400/6a00d8345250f069e20120a94ba388970b-550wi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464761342320642738" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9a7eqWLZVI/AAAAAAAAC6I/eEFvg_BaiY8/s1600/6a00d8345250f069e20120a71ea301970b-550wi.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9a7eqWLZVI/AAAAAAAAC6I/eEFvg_BaiY8/s400/6a00d8345250f069e20120a71ea301970b-550wi.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464761333298455890" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-8936584044907158888?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-48466051208511034182010-04-27T10:59:00.002+01:002010-04-27T11:11:06.407+01:00Alice Tea...<div>Clipper have recently produced a range of Alice in Wonderland teas (I am assuming to tie in with the film release?). The designs are very much in keeping with their current brand style, but they portray the characters well.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9a3-H4ikOI/AAAAAAAAC6A/D2f9R6k-ZlU/s1600/queen_1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 179px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9a3-H4ikOI/AAAAAAAAC6A/D2f9R6k-ZlU/s400/queen_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464757475756642530" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9a39oIfIBI/AAAAAAAAC54/z1MCIHZcrbc/s1600/alice_1_1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 179px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9a39oIfIBI/AAAAAAAAC54/z1MCIHZcrbc/s400/alice_1_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464757467233591314" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9a39dABWuI/AAAAAAAAC5w/WNpxFYHofJs/s1600/white_1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9a39dABWuI/AAAAAAAAC5w/WNpxFYHofJs/s400/white_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464757464245295842" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-4846605120851103418?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-35165641211601624822010-04-26T09:01:00.017+01:002010-04-26T13:14:46.682+01:00Characterisation...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9WCj61ztQI/AAAAAAAAC4Q/mXJLkxlB_kg/s1600/6a00d8345250f069e201347fd22c37970c-550wi.jpg"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I think that using characterisation for the childrens tea packaging will make the product appealing to both children and adults. I have been looking into packaging that use characterisation as part of their branding and product placement.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Baby Fuel</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This character here seems to be relevant to both the adult and child. It has relevance to the name of the product but is also an endearing and cool icon for kids. The varied colours create diversity with the range, whilst being relevant to the product inside the box. A cool character, likely to appeal to boys rather than girls.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 174px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9Vc1CNLBpI/AAAAAAAAC2Y/r5BVoUMG6Pc/s400/babyfuel_3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464375789078906514" /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Heinz Baby Food</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Designed By Cowan </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 19px; font-family:museo-sans-1, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">"In the Heinz Baby Food portfolio, the Cans play an important role delivering wholesome, convenient baby food. Creating 'Hero' characters from the keystone involes Mum</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> and Child alike whilst utilizing colour-ways from the Hero brand reinforces Heinz can food heritage and credentials."</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">T</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">h</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">e</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> use of characters here simply liven up the design to help them appeal to children. The cute and simple designs are suitable for young children who are slowly developing their understanding of shapes and colour.</span></span></span></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9VgMpBEV-I/AAAAAAAAC2g/dYwdeytOMZ8/s400/heinz.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464379493168994274" /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Ecologiks School Supplies</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Inspired by and manufactured for children, Ecologiks provides an alternative option to dull or generic school supplies. The illustrations are simple and brightly coloured, which is instantly engaging. The contrast with the brown paper is strong and allows the illustration to be a real splash of colour. I think that this type of product will not only appeal to children but adults too because of the sweet and simple nature of the illustrations.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9VhmpKQ1RI/AAAAAAAAC2o/2rfZ6BjUcz0/s400/stationary+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464381039395788050" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 336px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9VhnOYT2PI/AAAAAAAAC24/B0b6k1xIZYs/s400/stationary3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464381049386817778" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 367px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9Vhm73egaI/AAAAAAAAC2w/hDy8EBDMJf4/s400/stationary1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464381044417266082" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 348px; " /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Dr. Seuss Audio Books</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Designed in keeping with the original Dr. Seuss illustration style, this audio book packaging has been created to be as engaging as the stories themselves. Using colour and patterns and bright, bold text, the packages present much more than just a CD.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9Vj8HAFneI/AAAAAAAAC3A/yWCASpwrY1E/s400/suess.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464383607206682082" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 239px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9Vj8bLowwI/AAAAAAAAC3I/2XVF-x08yQ4/s400/suess2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464383612623831810" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 148px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Japanese Matches.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Not a specific brand of matches, but design to be fun and friendly. The heads of the matches has the faces of the character on as well, which is a little macabre! Very sweet and engaging, certainly for interesting than generic matches we can buy in UK supermarkets. The illustrations themselves area little rough and ready, but I think that is part of their charm.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9VlG4w27jI/AAAAAAAAC3Q/996Hbm0xAJY/s400/matches_2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464384891874897458" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 286px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Frisk</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">A yoghurt based drink for children who don't like milk. Comes in 4 different flavours, each defined with their own character/illustrated fruit. The packaging itself is quite simple and basic, but the applied designs are bright and bold and make the product look fun. The grinning fruits are a little scary, but they're engaging and in a way quite sweet.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:museo-sans-1, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); line-height: normal; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, fantasy;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9VmQMzXFVI/AAAAAAAAC3Y/7_tSwdNshzk/s400/6a00d8345250f069e2011570e734db970c-800wi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464386151384552786" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 386px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:museo-sans-1, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:museo-sans-1, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:museo-sans-1, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:museo-sans-1, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:museo-sans-1, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:museo-sans-1, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:museo-sans-1, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:museo-sans-1, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:museo-sans-1, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:museo-sans-1, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:museo-sans-1, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:museo-sans-1, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:museo-sans-1, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:museo-sans-1, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:museo-sans-1, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:museo-sans-1, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:museo-sans-1, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:museo-sans-1, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:museo-sans-1, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:museo-sans-1, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:museo-sans-1, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:museo-sans-1, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Hair Do Zoo</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Stackable bath products for kids. Very cute and quirky designs, which have a more hand rendered feel to them (a lot of illustration is very vector based). The characters look a little shy, but they are endearing and very sweet</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9Vne5sDTCI/AAAAAAAAC3g/g4sAU5EpLzY/s400/hairdozoo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464387503463287842" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 280px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Android</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This packaging shows an illustrative version of the product it packages. I think that the use of the vector illustration helps to show the basics of the product, and the actual product itself is a development of this. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9VqwnLhyBI/AAAAAAAAC3o/NhiUpzl_Txs/s400/alien.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464391106267564050" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 287px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9VqxCsWkbI/AAAAAAAAC3w/YB2EOCkuGcA/s400/alien2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464391113652998578" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 332px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Basic Shapes</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This height chart uses basic geometric shapes to create memorable characters. Cute and engaging they create another dimension to what could be a very dull product. The block black printing stands out brilliantly against the black background colours, which is such a simple way producing these designs.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9VtYlgFtsI/AAAAAAAAC34/QBQfFGKmyLk/s400/wall.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464393992034956994" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 347px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Superdrug Nappies</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Described by Superdrug: </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 19px; font-family:museo-sans-1, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The simplified iconic animals images help identify the products on shelf and aid partners and family when purchasing i.e. “The red elephant pack”. And the large bold use of type for the age also helps identify which product to select. The packs simplicity is far removed from the chaotic graphic mess that dominates the nappy sector."</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:museo-sans-1, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">V</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">e</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">r</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">y</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">simple and clean take on the characterisation of products. The colour combinations work well because the character stands out, but also provide an area for type to sit within. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9VwnP9f3MI/AAAAAAAAC4A/vo3x-h1I-rk/s400/6a00d8345250f069e20120a8c91ccc970b-550wi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464397542485646530" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 167px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Jell-o</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 19px; font-family:museo-sans-1, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">"By introducing a cast of fun stylized characters and a visual vocabulary that feels fresh and fun, the new Jell-o identity burst with vibrancy and joy. The simple graphic fruit characters, bright color-palette and naive typography makes the brand feel playful and pop without veering into overtly saccharine or Saturday morning cartoon territory."</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(58, 58, 58); line-height: 19px; font-family:museo-sans-1, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:georgia, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">These characters are cute and intriguing and rather adorable. Their textures are more realistic, which helps to identify them as fruits. Pairing them with these bright and patterned circles creates a sense of fun and almost an explosion of taste, colour and excitement.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9WBa6vwjTI/AAAAAAAAC4I/CYyGRpzV93w/s400/6a00d8345250f069e201310fb20f34970c-550wi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464416022330117426" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 291px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">8th Continent</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">These aren't necessarily a children's product, but the characters featured are certainly suitable for children. A very relaxed and chilled atmosphere is given off by these characters. They are engaging and interesting without being too 'look at me'.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9WCj61ztQI/AAAAAAAAC4Q/mXJLkxlB_kg/s400/6a00d8345250f069e201347fd22c37970c-550wi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464417276485940482" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 259px; " /></span></span></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-3516564121160162482?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-54670642856168769912010-04-25T14:39:00.000+01:002010-05-30T14:42:00.566+01:00What is Lithography?This <a href="http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-offset-lithography.htm">article</a> gives a really good description of Offset Lithography<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Helvetica Neue', serif;font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:medium;"><p style="font-size: 13px; ">Offset lithography is a printing technique which is widely used around the world. Most books, newspapers, and magazines are printed using offset lithography, and this printing technique is widely regarded as the workhorse of printing, because it is fast, efficient, cheap, and relatively easy. The “offset” in the name refers to the fact that the ink is transferred to a separate surface before being applied to the paper.</p><p style="font-size: 13px; ">The first step in offset lithography is making a plate with the image to be printed. If the image is in black and white, only a single plate is required, because the plate can simply be inked with black ink. Color images are produced using a four-color separation process, in which four different plates are made for the cyan, magenta, yellow, and key (black) inks; when the plates are printed, the colors blend together visually, creating a color image.</p><p style="font-size: 13px; ">Plates in offset lithography are entirely flat, in contrast with the textured surfaces of engraved plates and movable type. They are made by creating a film negative of the image, placing it over a photo-sensitive plate, exposing it, and then developing it. Once the plate is made, it can be mounted in a press, and the real fun begins.</p><p style="font-size: 13px; ">This printing technique takes advantage of the fact that oil and water do not mix. The plate is brushed with rollers coated in water, and then with rollers covered in ink. The ink is attracted to the parts of the plate which were exposed earlier, while the water keeps the unexposed portions clear so that they do not smear or transfer ink. Then, the plate transfers the ink to a rubber roller known as a “blanket,” and the blanket rolls across the paper; typically the paper is fed between the blanket and another roller to ensure that the image stays crisp.</p><p style="font-size: 13px; ">An offset press can run continuously, which makes it extremely fast. Depending on the job, the press may be sheet fed, which means that individual pieces are pulled from a stack by the press and run through, or web-fed, in which case the paper is on huge rollers. In both cases, the paper is typically run through an oven after printing so that it dries quickly, preventing smears, and then it can be cut, bound, folded, and prepared for distribution.</p><p style="font-size: 13px; ">The first press for offset lithography was developed in 1903, and the concept quickly caught on in the printing community. Offset presses vary in size from the massive presses used at commercial publishers, which can be bigger than a house, to smaller models around the size of <a href="http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-dump-trucks.htm" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128); ">dump trucks</a> used at smaller printing companies.</p></span></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-5467064285616876991?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-48008885484443795632010-04-25T10:54:00.017+01:002010-04-25T14:20:50.646+01:00All the tea in china...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9RAwpY8heI/AAAAAAAAC2I/7LDmji_aPm8/s1600/6a00d8345250f069e2010536d688ee970b-800wi.jpg"></a>I have been looking into different types of packaging for tea. The ranges and styles of tea are very wide and varied. I have found a selection of different types of packaging, some of which is simple and quite stayed, others are more innovative and interesting...<div><br /></div><div>Kromland Farm Organic Tea</div><div>This design is quirky and cute. The colours are very strong which helps the overall design to become more eye-catching. It uses plants to elude to 'organic' but contrasts this with the heavy type and bold design. Something about this reminds me about Dorset Cereals (maybe the plant leaves?).</div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 308px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9QTmxyzkuI/AAAAAAAACxY/jkr89UtGoFY/s400/kromland.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464013804829643490" /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Peyton and Byrne</div><div>All of Peyton and Byrnes packaging has a very traditional and British design. Their tea packaging uses bright, defined coloured and has a very minimalist approach. The strength of their design is the simplicity and uncomplicated approach. Their products are mid-range but not overly expensive. The design does not necessarily reflect this, but there is a sense of class within this understated design.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9QaxkqCwAI/AAAAAAAACyA/lTtCn1SmnBY/s400/PB.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464021686863183874" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 245px; " /></span></div><div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9Qax2JvGCI/AAAAAAAACyI/wiHxy9-y1PY/s400/PB2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464021691559516194" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 351px; " /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Lancashire Tea</div><div>Recently redesigned and now uses a livery chosen by the public. The original packaging, plus three different design concepts are shown here. I feel that the aim was to capture the essence of Lancashire in these designs, and though this has been done, I feel that all of them may be a little stereotypical in someway. Aimed at the ' (northern) everyman' it would seem that these designs hit the spot, but they are in no way different or inspiring.</div><div><br /></div><div>Original:</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9QZ9r09aZI/AAAAAAAACxw/ZYzmdDSfmJ0/s400/6a00d8345250f069e2010536423dc0970b-800wi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464020795434822034" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 308px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Concept 1:</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9QZ81Rq_vI/AAAAAAAACxg/g6iUnSJtsJQ/s400/6a00d8345250f069e20105364a93de970c-800wi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464020780791299826" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 295px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Concept 2:</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:museo-sans-1, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9QZ9Q6Jl9I/AAAAAAAACxo/2tlzaMtJKis/s400/6a00d8345250f069e20105364a9160970c-800wi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464020788208834514" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 295px; " /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:museo-sans-1, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Concept 3:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:museo-sans-1, museo-sans-2, sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); line-height: normal; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9QZ995JzCI/AAAAAAAACx4/W01Q_ctLdy8/s400/6a00d8345250f069e2010536423e7d970b-800wi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464020800284249122" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></span></span></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>London Tea Company</div><div>Eco-friendly tea packaged using no glue, cellophane, wrapping or sachets. The boxes are made of recycled paper and printed with bright eye-catching colours. The images feel a little rushed, and possibly a little pigeon holing perhaps; do they denote the type of person who should drink each type of tea? The style of design feels generic, not aimed at a specific audience.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9QcL1wCwBI/AAAAAAAACyQ/JKp2c6mFnFw/s400/LT.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464023237639979026" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div>Emeyu Tea</div><div>This is a tea 'library'. Emeya specialise in rare and increasingly more sought after teas. Available directly through their website or from Harvey Nichols. Their design feels very in tune with the origins of tea, the style and importance of ceremony. The bright colour is engaging and the style of packaging presents a modern but informed personality. The idea of a 'library' seems a little excessive, but this may appeal to tea connoisseurs or those interested in broadening their horizons. It feels like more of a gift rather than something one would buy from themselves. </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9QeXmp6buI/AAAAAAAACyY/tGeiqE2FdTs/s400/E.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464025638769422050" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9QeX6xy5JI/AAAAAAAACyg/C1Jf00aNBm8/s400/E2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464025644171191442" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Ku Kai </div><div>Organic tea available in three flavours. A very simple approach to the design, using illustration and bold colours to differentiate between flavours.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9Qhe6p0MdI/AAAAAAAACyo/fbhuOZ2K1fg/s400/Ko+Kai.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464029062931689938" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 382px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div>Clipper</div><div>A big name in Tea, Clipper has designed their packaging to tie in with their organic approach.</div><div>The texture and colours help to highlight the organic approach, the variation in the colours differentiates the types of tea, and helps the consumer to identify these on the shelf. Kind of cute and lovey, these designs will appeal to women because of the style and friendly nature. </div><div><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9QiRCrRdUI/AAAAAAAACyw/SW6KOOoq8oM/s400/clipper.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464029924078744898" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 232px; " /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div>Mallard Tea Rooms</div><div>This mix and match style of design for Mallard Tea Rooms is inspired by the eclectic style of the tea rooms themselves. Unmistakably British and eccentric the personality is strong, but simple and clean. Appealing to a small audience, those who appreciate proper english tea service and those who would feel that proper tea is better tea.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9QjP8P7vlI/AAAAAAAACy4/RPpAggm1QHc/s400/mallard.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464031004685221458" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9QjQFsEg_I/AAAAAAAACzA/ZnGMVofR0YQ/s400/mallard+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464031007219155954" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div>My Cup of Tea</div><div>Specialises in a wide range of different teas, catering to anyone and everyone who enjoys tea. Their feeling is that tea is a very personal drink and their packaging is aimed at bring across their range and diversity.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9QlYRoM7MI/AAAAAAAACzI/aX-p9K5FKaY/s400/My+cup+.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464033346886364354" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9QlYpxmloI/AAAAAAAACzY/ipzSSQHzR8Q/s400/my+cup+3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464033353368245890" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9QlYYC8AAI/AAAAAAAACzQ/bWpTbwl9Mco/s400/my+cup+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464033348609114114" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div>Harney & Sons.</div><div>This packaging has very traditional feeling, enhanced by the colour choices and style of packaging. The cold tea in bottles feel like an odd product for such a traditional tea brand, but it is nice to see that established companies are branching out into more modern products. The tea canister is very classic including the patterns applied. The overall feeling could be a little stuffy and stayed, appealing to a long term customer or those looking for something traditional.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9Qmy4JUr_I/AAAAAAAACzg/_9Wz7PLpu38/s400/+.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464034903414058994" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9Qmy_zivCI/AAAAAAAACzo/WW53SapoqlM/s400/fancyfood_030.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464034905470188578" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div>Dr. Stuarts</div><div>An established brand, frequently seen on supermarket shelves. The quirky illustrations and clinical packaging is eye-catching and very strong. The overall personality is fun and friendly and very engaging. The use of colour is also very good, drawing attention to the illustrations first and the branding second.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9QocvcCF9I/AAAAAAAACzw/A0r1it8T6Zw/s400/drs1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464036722142746578" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 287px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9QoczDuSoI/AAAAAAAACz4/MPGQgy8OCOk/s400/drs2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464036723114527362" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 281px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9QodD7E7bI/AAAAAAAAC0A/l7ctfRsiVP4/s400/drs3_2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464036727641664946" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 315px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div>Quai Sud</div><div>This design by french company Quai Sud is strong and clearly high end. The glass jar signifies and expensive product, whilst the labels applied are simple, chic and understated. Overall a strong design and very in keeping with the personality of the Quai Sud brand.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9Qp54-6P6I/AAAAAAAAC0I/8K2z3FfLvY4/s400/quai+sud.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464038322432786338" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 382px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div>Today Was Fun</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">This design has irritated me for some time; I am not a fan of the general type use, and the names of the tea feel so contrived and patronising. The bright colours are engaging, but as soon as you read deeper into the packaging it feels a bit like a joke and that the product is a bit of a scam. Overall it's a bit crap and novelty.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9QraS7EkzI/AAAAAAAAC0Q/F7RcOEpHqjw/s400/happy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464039978663449394" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 277px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9Qradco17I/AAAAAAAAC0Y/M16vL84mWY0/s400/happy2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464039981488592818" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Steven Smith</div><div>A traditional and classic take on the tea packaging. The shapes and textures used are very cool and smooth, presenting a calm but genuine personality. The colours are neutral, but they add to the low key design and help to create an overall feeling of class and strong design.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9QsMzCdeYI/AAAAAAAAC0g/AC_QwKQnbLo/s400/smith+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464040846277835138" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 334px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9QsNHswKAI/AAAAAAAAC0o/-IqbVyPvidE/s400/smith.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464040851823929346" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 393px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div>Natsume Matcha</div><div>A top quality Japanese tea used in traditional tea ceremony. The packaging reflects the calming and slow growing process of the tea. The colouring is soft and the packaging very simple and has a very soft and understated feeling.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9Qt63r4SZI/AAAAAAAAC0w/Eo4Qp37eCcU/s400/nat.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464042737310910866" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 383px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div>Queen Mary</div><div>Available from the Queen Mary boutique and now in upscale restaurants and spas, Queen Mary celebrates England's rich tradition of midday tea which was the inspiration of this brand.</div><div>It has a distinct colour palette which allows for differentiation between products as well as a strong logo designed specifically for embossing and foil stamping.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9QvP9NS-WI/AAAAAAAAC1A/xlOdEZUrAc8/s400/queen2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464044199082129762" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 243px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9QvPn0dCWI/AAAAAAAAC04/HLxRm0AH450/s400/queen.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464044193340787042" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 257px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div>Ringtons Tea</div><div>Die-cut designs for a limited edition loose leaf tea. The packaging is eco-friendly and is designed as an upmarket brand, appealing to young professionals. The design here is interesting, and feels a little rough around the edges. The variations in the designs is good, it creates a sense of interest, but I am not sure if it is aimed at the right audience.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9Qv17cJ7hI/AAAAAAAAC1I/pzR3SUOxiI8/s400/ringtons.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464044851442609682" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div>Revolution</div><div>Ready to drink white tea packaged in plastic bottles. The designs are coloured for differentiation and this carries through to the photographs denoting flavour. Overall the designs are very low key, they have little personality and use a minimalist approach.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9Q3SppLIyI/AAAAAAAAC1Q/obKoiWvGi6s/s400/evolution.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464053041462977314" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 319px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div>Honest Tea</div><div>This design feels odd. The combination of the serif branding type with the sans serif and very modern design on the main area of the label feel like they clash. The design is overly commercial, bringing together elements that create and over the top design that feels tacky. I don't like this juxtaposition of elements, for a product like this it feel unnecessary. </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9Q4fGRoVrI/AAAAAAAAC1Y/uROIJRW3nOk/s400/honestteabymoxie.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464054354818913970" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div>ChariTea</div><div>Available in three flavours. The design is screen printed onto the bottles to give a more integrated design and allows the bottle to become the focus of the design. The clean and simple design approach is strong and feels genuine. The overall product is good, the white design stands out well against the brown bottle.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9Q6uWzzn6I/AAAAAAAAC1g/wQ8_RgZv37c/s400/chari.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464056815978520482" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 264px; " /><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330000;">Andrews & Dunham Tea</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330000;">These tea canisters are vibrant and bold. Each design is completely different which allows for strong and varied design styles. The bold colours are eye-catching and enhance the overall sense of fun within the product.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330000;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9Q7V8DKVRI/AAAAAAAAC1o/oWGEAH85xxE/s400/dunham.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464057495989933330" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 279px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div>Gut!</div><div>This design is very simple, crisp and clean. The use of craft paper highlights the label but gives another dimension to the overall packaging. The strong colours are eye-catching and the bold type creates instant impact.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9Q83PkQgHI/AAAAAAAAC1w/IIQgud_SEXw/s400/gut.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464059167676334194" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 237px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div>Rosehip</div><div>This design uses very plain, generic packaging. The type is mixed and creates a sense of fun, while the dark coloured background allows the type to stand out well. Simple packaging with a pretty design, but overall it isn't different or innovative.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9Q95jHNbLI/AAAAAAAAC14/LfFrNR1z3LM/s400/6a00d8345250f069e201156f421e77970b-550wi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464060306794572978" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 385px; height: 265px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div>Tea Hugger</div><div>This packaging is a combination of modern and traditional. The shapes, pattern and colours well very traditional, but the type is modern and has a hand written quality to it. Overall the design is interesting; it is engaging and has something quite quirky about it.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9Q-rrSZT-I/AAAAAAAAC2A/StAWB9ZV42o/s400/teahugger.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464061167982432226" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 372px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Ceremonie</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Very decadent and opulent packaging, using colour and texture to create a feeling of refinement. The decoration is quite intricate, but is paired with simple type which allows it to stand out. I am impressed with this packaging, it seems to go just far enough to create a feeling of a luxury product, but doesn't feel over the top or overly expensive.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9RAwpY8heI/AAAAAAAAC2I/7LDmji_aPm8/s400/6a00d8345250f069e2010536d688ee970b-800wi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464063452395636194" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 286px; " /></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-4800888548444379563?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-3094776150059665222010-04-24T15:23:00.003+01:002010-05-30T15:39:20.807+01:00What to include...<div style="text-align: left;">I am now at the stage where I need to make decisions about what I should include in my design context books. I want to choose processes and information that are relevant and the most common - not in a sense that they are well known, but most used. I have made lists below of everything that I could include and highlighted which ones I am going to use, and which section they will be included in:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Printing Processes </span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">Finishing Techniques </span>Not included</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Offset Lithography</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Flexography</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Gravure</span></div><div style="text-align: left;">Thermography</div><div style="text-align: left;">Engraving</div><div style="text-align: left;">Reprographics</div><div style="text-align: left;">Digital Printing</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Screen printing</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Letterpress</span></div><div style="text-align: left;">Intaglio</div><div style="text-align: left;">Hot-metal</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">Foil blocking</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Pad printing</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">Embossing</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">Die cutting</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">Laminating</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">Varnishing</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Lino-cut</span></div><div style="text-align: left;">Wash printing</div><div style="text-align: left;">Duplexing</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I have chosen the options above because they are the most commonly used and some of the other techniques listed may fall under a larger umbrella that will be described. In the case of digital print, which is very commonly used, I do not want to include it because there is very little to explain about the process. It is also almost too common, and would simply be over looked within the book.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-309477615005966522?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-33622045469901651012010-04-23T16:01:00.002+01:002010-04-23T16:08:24.493+01:00Topshop Promotion...<div>I have managed to find a few bits of Topshop promotional material on the internet. They produce a lot of postcards and small brochures that promote new collections, events, offers and discounts. They're style is quite playful and fun in the majority of designs. With their Kate Moss promotion they take a more professional approach, probably due to the higher price point of the clothing. </div><div>I want to create a promotional postcard for each of the new ranges/collections that would be available at the till or around the store. I need to bare in mind the information I need to include, the tone of voice I am using and how I am going to include the logo and branding.</div><div>I think that these postcards should be relatively easy as I have a good idea of the brands and their values already, but I do want to give them some consideration.</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9G2wFvcGaI/AAAAAAAACwI/sRHHCdB0wmM/s1600/Email-Blast_copy_std.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 333px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9G2wFvcGaI/AAAAAAAACwI/sRHHCdB0wmM/s400/Email-Blast_copy_std.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463348760268249506" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9G2v0oynlI/AAAAAAAACwA/0dYOyc74kz4/s1600/image0011-721x1024.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 282px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S9G2v0oynlI/AAAAAAAACwA/0dYOyc74kz4/s400/image0011-721x1024.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463348755676962386" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-3362204546990165101?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-40647092448098196362010-04-21T20:24:00.003+01:002010-04-21T20:51:55.746+01:00Layout Development...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S89XGDXslsI/AAAAAAAACtY/ho5iQRz60vM/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-04-21+at+20.21.12.png"></a><br /><div>I have been experimenting with this two column layout, as I think that it allows for space around the text and images, but fills the page appropriately. </div><div>I have made the type 8.5pt; from printing a few layouts, I could see that 10pt was much too large. </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S89RiIEYcCI/AAAAAAAACtQ/L4ALm8-L9AU/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-04-21+at+20.08.00.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 233px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S89RiIEYcCI/AAAAAAAACtQ/L4ALm8-L9AU/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-21+at+20.08.00.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462674519746965538" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S89Rh679_cI/AAAAAAAACtI/o99vvxMa1fg/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-04-21+at+20.08.25.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 244px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S89Rh679_cI/AAAAAAAACtI/o99vvxMa1fg/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-21+at+20.08.25.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462674516222016962" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S89RhjM4n5I/AAAAAAAACtA/a_UvSKDyC0c/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-04-21+at+20.12.32.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 288px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S89RhjM4n5I/AAAAAAAACtA/a_UvSKDyC0c/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-21+at+20.12.32.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462674509850517394" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S89RhLItvmI/AAAAAAAACs4/put_68rihB0/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-04-21+at+20.14.54.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 272px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S89RhLItvmI/AAAAAAAACs4/put_68rihB0/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-21+at+20.14.54.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462674503390576226" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This is an example of a double page spread using the two column layout and the triple line motif. I think this is the strongest option I have come up with so far, I am going to pursue this design and hopefully take it further as the book develops.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S89XGDXslsI/AAAAAAAACtY/ho5iQRz60vM/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-21+at+20.21.12.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462680634519230146" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 157px; " /></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-4064709244809819636?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-7252151705623040382010-04-21T10:01:00.005+01:002010-04-21T10:07:32.471+01:00Typefaces...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S86_5xkIwSI/AAAAAAAACsw/8E17IFfD5GA/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-04-21+at+09.59.44.png"></a>I am trying to decide which typeface to use for my publication. The body copy is going to be Helvetica Regular because it isn't too wide or condensed, and it is easily readable. I want the headings to be quite strong, but not to take over the page. I also want to use something quite classic, rather than a decorative or handwritten font. I am considering these three options:<div><br /></div><div>Clarendon Regular:</div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 195px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S86_cD1Qf2I/AAAAAAAACsI/O2kgU9bU-d8/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-21+at+10.00.50.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462513886832918370" /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 230px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S86_cXHzfjI/AAAAAAAACsQ/gFpfQIt9cuM/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-21+at+10.01.14.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462513892010982962" /><br /><div></div></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>ITC Avant Garde Book:</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S86_sIujmcI/AAAAAAAACsY/BjHZtWzqXwk/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-21+at+10.00.04.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462514163024894402" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 192px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S86_sYjhtyI/AAAAAAAACsg/1LD4ul5Q3ds/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-21+at+10.00.16.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462514167273600802" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 233px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Gill Sans Regular:</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S86_5k7gW7I/AAAAAAAACso/2JgkyxZE--s/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-21+at+09.59.56.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462514393933700018" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 199px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S86_5xkIwSI/AAAAAAAACsw/8E17IFfD5GA/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-21+at+09.59.44.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462514397325345058" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 217px; " /></span></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I like all three of these typefaces and each one has it's own personality and style. I think that because they are all quite simple and traditional in some way, any of them would complement the layout and design of the book. </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-725215170562304038?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-69192800119476091782010-04-21T09:39:00.005+01:002010-04-21T09:51:59.359+01:00Johnston and Gill Sans...I have long been an 'appreciator' of the London Underground typeface and design style. I frequently used Gill Sans within my work, because of it's clean and simple but quite traditional and classic design. It was designed by Eric Gill (apprenticed to Edward Johnston, the designer of the London Underground typeface) and took it's inspiration from 'Johnston', and was later used for the London and North Eastern Railway publicity material. Coming full circle, I have found an <a href="http://www.planet-typography.com/news/typeface/london-underground.html">article</a> from Planet Typography that explains the development of 'Johnston' and its applications...<br /><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><p align="left"><span class="theme" style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(86, 77, 173); font-weight: bold; ">Johnston challenge</span></p><p class="texte" style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><img src="http://www.planet-typography.com/news/typeface/images2/johnston-underground5.gif" alt="Johnston Underground" width="98" height="98" align="left" class="gauche" style="margin-right: 10px; text-align: left; " />Originally commissioned in 1916 for use in the London Transport system, Edward Johnston's typeface immediately became an icon in graphic design and typography. Commissioned by first Chief Executive of London Transport Frank Pick to create a typeface belonging unmistakably to the twentieth century, Johnston's design was intended to be distinctly legible and, most importantly, functional. </p><p class="texte" style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><br /></p><p class="texte" style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "></p><p align="left"><span class="theme" style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(86, 77, 173); font-weight: bold; ">P22 Johnston Underground</span></p><p align="left"><img src="http://www.planet-typography.com/news/typeface/images2/johnston-underground1.gif" alt="Johnston Underground" width="175" height="201" align="left" class="gauche" style="margin-right: 10px; text-align: left; " />Utilizing classical Roman capitals as his inspiration, Johnston's letter forms have a corresponding fundamental design. The unique features of Johnston's typeface include the perfectly round 'O,' the perfectly square 'M' (with the center alignment adjoining in the square's exact center) and the trademark diamond shaped dots over the letters 'j' and 'i'. Some of the imperfections found in the wood type have been integrated into the digital version with randomly "dinged" corners which soften the overall geometric feel that sharp corners might otherwise convey in a precise digital rendering.</p><p align="left"></p><p class="texte" style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="theme" style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(86, 77, 173); font-weight: bold; ">“New Johnston”</span></p><p align="left"><img src="http://www.planet-typography.com/news/typeface/images2/johnston-underground4.gif" alt="Johnston Underground" width="175" height="265" align="left" class="gauche" style="margin-right: 10px; text-align: left; " />P22's London Underground font set from 1997 attempts to retain the character and occasional eccentricities of the original Johnston drawings and wood type, later modified in “New Johnston” created by the design firm of Banks and Miles in the early 1980s. Johnston's preliminary face showed several variations on the final letterforms and a few of these alternate designs have been included for optional usage. The true testament to Johnston's legacy of design is its continued modern usage and the scores of imitations which developed from Johnston's work. Johnston's original typeface became the model and inspiration for such modern sans-serif typefaces as Futura and Gill Sans. This set is licensed exclusively to P22 from the London Transport Museum.</p><p align="left"></p><p align="left"><span class="theme" style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(86, 77, 173); font-weight: bold; ">P22 Johnston Underground Bold</span></p><p align="left"><img src="http://www.planet-typography.com/news/typeface/images2/johnston-underground2.gif" alt="Johnston Underground" width="175" height="45" align="left" class="gauche" style="margin-right: 10px; text-align: left; " />‘Underground Railway Block-Letter Bold’ was created with Johnston's advice on the appropriate proportions for a readable bold lettering. There was never a lower case produced for this type, likewise this digital version is upper case only.</p><p align="left"><span class="theme" style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(86, 77, 173); font-weight: bold; ">P22 Johnston Underground Extras</span></p><p align="left"><img src="http://www.planet-typography.com/news/typeface/images2/johnston-underground3.gif" alt="Johnston Underground" width="175" height="68" align="left" class="gauche" style="margin-right: 10px; text-align: left; " />The attention to detail in the design of London Transport was not limited to the lettering of Johnston. Everything from the underground stations to the seat cover fabric was intended to work as a whole which went beyond the utilitarian function of a mere transportation system. The extras in this set were culled from various signs and station motifs including tile designs created by Edward Johnston.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-6919280011947609178?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-32162490091447303152010-04-21T09:26:00.006+01:002010-04-21T09:37:37.645+01:00Thank you Steve Jobs...Planet Typography <a href="http://www.planet-typography.com/news/typo/steve-jobs.html">article</a>, an extract from Steve Job's commencement address at Stanford University in 2005. <div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><b>Typography & Computer: The Steve Jobs Legacy</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;">“(...) It wasn’t all romantic. I didn’t have a dorm room, so I slept on the floor in friends’ rooms, I returned coke bottles for the 5¢ deposits to buy food with, and I would walk the 7 miles across town every Sunday night to get one good meal a week at the Hare Krishna temple. I loved it. And much of what I stumbled into by following my curiosity and intuition turned out to be priceless later on. Let me give you one example: Reed College at that time offered perhaps the best calligraphy instruction in the country. Throughout the campus every poster, every label on every drawer, was beautifully hand calligraphed. Because I had dropped out and didn’t have to take the normal classes, I decided to take a calligraphy class to learn how to do this. I learned about serif and san serif typefaces, about varying the amount of space between different letter combinations, about what makes great typography great. It was beautiful, historical, artistically subtle in a way that science can’t capture, and I found it fascinating.<br /><br />None of this had even a hope of any practical application in my life. But ten years later, when we were designing the first Macintosh computer, it all came back to me. And we designed it all into the Mac. It was the first computer with beautiful typography. If I had never dropped in on that single course in college, the Mac would have never had multiple typefaces or proportionally spaced fonts. And since Windows just copied the Mac, its likely that no personal computer would have them. If I had never dropped out, I would have never dropped in on this calligraphy class, and personal computers might not have the wonderful typography that they do. Of course it was impossible to connect the dots looking forward when I was in college. But it was very, very clear looking backwards ten years later.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.planet-typography.com/news/typo/images2/steve-jobs-apple.gif" alt="Apple Computer" width="75" height="75" align="left" />Again, you can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something - your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life. (..) ”</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Modern day printing has benefitted immensely from the availability of high quality digital typefaces and from the advancements in technology. It feels good to know that people who create the technology we rely on have an understanding of what it is used for and that they cater to the needs and requirements of the clients. </span></span></p></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-3216249009144730315?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-33651503315327517472010-04-21T09:15:00.002+01:002010-04-21T09:26:51.129+01:00Graphic Hug: Ian Lynam...An interview from <a href="http://graphichug.com/2008/12/23/interview-ian-lynam/">Graphic Hug</a> with Ian Lynam<div><br /></div><div>This interview is quite interesting because Ian Lynam works with both print and screen. He describes his practice as multidisciplinary incorporating publishing, writing, distribution, and designing for a variety of clients. His approach to design and production seems to be very much about being a foreign designer (he lives and works in Japan) and using this to his advantage. He sees design as a market and a process to be involved in. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Fedra Sans Book', Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><div class="imageback" style="background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-top-width: 15px; border-right-width: 15px; border-bottom-width: 15px; border-left-width: 15px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-right-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-bottom-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-left-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); "><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3912" title="il_1" src="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/il_1.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="200" original="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/il_1.jpg" style="margin-top: -6px; margin-bottom: 5px; " /></div><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "></p><div class="imageback" style="background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-top-width: 15px; border-right-width: 15px; border-bottom-width: 15px; border-left-width: 15px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-right-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-bottom-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-left-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); "><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3913" title="il_2" src="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/il_2.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="200" original="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/il_2.jpg" style="margin-top: -6px; margin-bottom: 5px; " /></div><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "></p><div class="imageback" style="background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-top-width: 15px; border-right-width: 15px; border-bottom-width: 15px; border-left-width: 15px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-right-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-bottom-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-left-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); "><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3914" title="il_3" src="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/il_3.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="200" original="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/il_3.jpg" style="margin-top: -6px; margin-bottom: 5px; display: inline; " /></div><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "></p><div class="imageback" style="background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-top-width: 15px; border-right-width: 15px; border-bottom-width: 15px; border-left-width: 15px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-right-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-bottom-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-left-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); "><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3915" title="il_4" src="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/il_4.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="200" original="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/il_4.jpg" style="margin-top: -6px; margin-bottom: 5px; display: inline; " /></div></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Fedra Sans Book', Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><em><em><em><strong><span style="font-style: normal; ">GH: Please describe your professional practice. How does being based in Tokyo work for you?</span></strong><span style="font-style: normal; "></span></em></em></em></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><em><em><em><span style="font-style: normal; ">Ian Lynam: My practice is a multidisciplinary one. Projects tend to be all over the place, including editorial design for books and magazines, motion graphics spots, mini-documentaries, print design, apparel graphics, a lot of identity design, and the occasional random sound design and type design action. I also write a fair amount – I started writing regularly for </span><a href="http://www.idea-mag.com/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(35, 35, 35); text-decoration: underline; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span style="font-style: normal; ">Idea Magazine</span></a><span style="font-style: normal; "> a few issues ago and couldn’t be more pleased. It’s my favorite magazine, and one that I have been immensely into since I started studying design, so to be able to write and do some design within Idea is really rewarding to me. Being in Tokyo just really helped shake me up and get me out of my comfort zone. I’ve had great opportunities to work with folks on projects I never would have had the chance to do had I stayed in the U.S.</span></em></em></em></p><em><em><em><div class="imageback" style="background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-top-width: 15px; border-right-width: 15px; border-bottom-width: 15px; border-left-width: 15px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-right-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-bottom-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-left-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); "><span style="font-style: normal; "><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3916" title="il_5" src="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/il_5.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="200" original="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/il_5.jpg" style="margin-top: -6px; margin-bottom: 5px; display: inline; " /><br /></span></div><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "></p><div class="imageback" style="background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-top-width: 15px; border-right-width: 15px; border-bottom-width: 15px; border-left-width: 15px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-right-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-bottom-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-left-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); "><span style="font-style: normal; "><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3917" title="il_6" src="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/il_6.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="200" original="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/il_6.jpg" style="margin-top: -6px; margin-bottom: 5px; display: inline; " /><br /></span></div><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "></p><div class="imageback" style="background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-top-width: 15px; border-right-width: 15px; border-bottom-width: 15px; border-left-width: 15px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-right-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-bottom-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-left-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); "><span style="font-style: normal; "><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3918" title="il_7" src="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/il_7.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="200" original="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/il_7.jpg" style="margin-top: -6px; margin-bottom: 5px; display: inline; " /><br /></span></div><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "></p><div class="imageback" style="background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-top-width: 15px; border-right-width: 15px; border-bottom-width: 15px; border-left-width: 15px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-right-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-bottom-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-left-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); "><span style="font-style: normal; "><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3919" title="il_8" src="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/il_8.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="200" original="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/il_8.jpg" style="margin-top: -6px; margin-bottom: 5px; display: inline; " /></span></div><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><em><em><em><span style="font-style: normal; "></span><strong><span style="font-style: normal; ">GH: How did you end up in Japan? Aside from the obvious reasons, what drew you to it?</span></strong><span style="font-style: normal; "></span></em></em></em></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><em><em><em><span style="font-style: normal; ">IL: I first came to Japan on tour with a noise band I was playing with and was just blown away by my experiences here. I kept coming back every few years to visit and made some great friends here. My girlfriend is half-Japanese and really wanted to move back here, having spent a large portion if her childhood living in Japan. I was working as a designer and art director in Los Angeles and found myself having accumulated enough individual clients that it was a viable option. So, we stuffed 99.8% of our belongings in storage and headed to Tokyo.</span></em></em></em></p><em><em><em><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><strong><span style="font-style: normal; ">GH: Please describe the Tokyo design scene for us.</span></strong><span style="font-style: normal; "></span></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><span style="font-style: normal; ">IL: I think that being a designer in Tokyo can be pretty frustrating. If you are young, you have to pay mega-dues to make your career happen working within a traditional design company. Design wages are low compared to the U.S. and Europe. This is due to the cultural place that graphic design has in Japan-it seems to be more of an expected service than something with some cultural caché to it, as it is elsewhere. How many Japanese design teams approach design solutions is different than the methodologies employed by most American and European firms, as well. It is much more of a collective decision-making process toward refining design solutions. There are exceptions, of course, but most firms I’ve come in contact with seem to operate in this manner. Having positioned myself as a foreign designer operating my own design office, it puts me in a unique position compared to most designers working in Tokyo. My client base is international, and I do a mix of work, some of which is highly signature and stylized, as well as work that is more collaborative in nature. There are a few really great firms in Tokyo. My personal favorite at the moment is</span><a href="http://www.w0w.co.jp/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(35, 35, 35); text-decoration: underline; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span style="font-style: normal; ">WOW</span></a><span style="font-style: normal; ">. They do really sick motion work. </span><a href="http://www.aqworks.com/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(35, 35, 35); text-decoration: underline; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span style="font-style: normal; ">AQ</span></a><span style="font-style: normal; "> kills it in the solid, useable web field. There are a number of really intense, hard-working folks here that do super-interesting work across a variety of media.</span></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><strong><span style="font-style: normal; ">GH: What are the most exciting things you’re working on at the moment?</span></strong><span style="font-style: normal; "></span></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><span style="font-style: normal; ">IL: I’m working on all of the print communications for a Japanese film that </span><a href="http://www.wim-wenders.com/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(35, 35, 35); text-decoration: underline; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span style="font-style: normal; ">Wim Wenders</span></a><span style="font-style: normal; "> executive produced this week, as well as two book projects with the American artist Bwana Spoons.</span></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><strong><span style="font-style: normal; ">GH: You’ve got your hands in many different pots (design, writing, type design.) How do you juggle it all?</span></strong><span style="font-style: normal; "></span></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><span style="font-style: normal; ">IL: I’m lucky in that I have a few contractors that I work with regularly to get a lot of the production end of things done. This frees me up to get some writing in.</span></p><div class="imageback" style="background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-top-width: 15px; border-right-width: 15px; border-bottom-width: 15px; border-left-width: 15px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-right-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-bottom-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-left-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); "><span style="font-style: normal; "><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3920" title="il_9" src="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/il_9.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="200" original="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/il_9.jpg" style="margin-top: -6px; margin-bottom: 5px; display: inline; " /><br /></span></div><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "></p><div class="imageback" style="background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-top-width: 15px; border-right-width: 15px; border-bottom-width: 15px; border-left-width: 15px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-right-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-bottom-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-left-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); "><span style="font-style: normal; "><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3921" title="il_10" src="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/il_10.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="200" original="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/il_10.jpg" style="margin-top: -6px; margin-bottom: 5px; display: inline; " /><br /></span></div><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "></p><div class="imageback" style="background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-top-width: 15px; border-right-width: 15px; border-bottom-width: 15px; border-left-width: 15px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-right-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-bottom-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-left-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); "><span style="font-style: normal; "><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3922" title="il_11" src="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/il_11.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="200" original="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/il_11.jpg" style="margin-top: -6px; margin-bottom: 5px; display: inline; " /></span></div><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><em><em><span style="font-style: normal; "></span><strong><span style="font-style: normal; ">GH: What areas would you like to focus on in the future?</span></strong><br /></em></em></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><em><em><span style="font-style: normal; ">IL: Identity design is my preferred activity. I’ll just keep seeking interesting and engaging clients and collaborators in that field first and foremost.</span></em></em></p><em><em><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><strong><span style="font-style: normal; ">GH: What do you think the current state of design journalism is like? How can online publications evolve from link showcases?</span></strong><span style="font-style: normal; "></span></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><span style="font-style: normal; ">IL: In some ways, it’s great that people are far more aware of design than they have ever been. I talked to three random non-designers who were interested in typography yesterday. Folks are engaging with design on a more popular level, and I imagine that that will continue. (Especially if </span><a href="http://www.designwritingresearch.org/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(35, 35, 35); text-decoration: underline; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span style="font-style: normal; ">Ellen Lupton</span></a><span style="font-style: normal; "> continues writing design books for children.) As far as evolution goes, it’s just a matter of putting the time in. Linkagregator sites are just as relevant as lengthy expository sites, but in a different way. Linkfest sites show what you LIKE, whereas expository sites tend to show more of what you THINK. Or not. At the same time, there are a number of astute folks out there digging up interesting work, jamming out a few lines about it, and keeping it interesting.</span></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><strong><span style="font-style: normal; ">GH: Typefaces you’re hugging as of late.</span></strong><span style="font-style: normal; "></span></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><span style="font-style: normal; ">IL: (moment of reflection.) I’ve been way more into hand-lettering lately. There’s an unfinished typeface by</span><a href="http://www.planet-typography.com/news/designer/piccinini.html" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(35, 35, 35); text-decoration: underline; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span style="font-style: normal; ">Claudio Piccinini</span></a><span style="font-style: normal; "> called Squatront.</span></p></em></em></em></em></em></em></em></em></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-3365150331532751747?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-16248781204054594472010-04-20T21:26:00.004+01:002010-04-20T21:35:02.929+01:00Graphic Hug: THEME MagazineThis is an interview with John and Jiae the founders and producers of Asian culture magazine THEME. I found it really interesting reading this interview because it is about print, but in a sort of round about way. They try to bring design and content together in a magazine that it about art and culture. I have found it quite interesting being able to read about how they put together this publication, focusing on content, rather than 'designing' it. They also talk about design and artists that they have interviewed, and how this becomes part of the publication. 'Editing' is another area that I have not totally considered being part of the 'print' process before, it probably lies somewhere between design and production. Never the less, it is important and has been very enlightening.<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Fedra Sans Book', Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><em>This one’s a long one folks. So, if you’re looking for the trivia answer, just click <a href="http://graphichug.com/2009/04/14/graphic-hug-trivia/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(35, 35, 35); text-decoration: underline; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">here</a>. A couple months ago GraphicHug had the opportunity to meet with John and Jiae at <a href="http://www.thememagazine.com/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(35, 35, 35); text-decoration: underline; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">THEME</a>, a bi-monthly Asian Culture magazine published here in the US and distributed worldwide. On a gray morning in DUMBO they humbly chatted with us and allowed us to pick their brains.</em></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><strong>GraphicHug: Theme has a keen attention to design in every issue. How does design tie into the voice of Theme magazine?</strong></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">THEME / JIAE: I feel like a magazine is a reflection of the people who make it. We were both designers before we were publishers. So you can’t divorce the design from the magazine because it’s the point of view we’re coming from. Neither of us studied design, so we approach it from a less visual perspective and more from a content perspective. So we try to marry the design with the content. That’s why the magazine is an interesting endeavour for us because it allows us not to just do visual styling, but direct the styling with a concept because we come up with the stories. So once you control the content, then you really control the design because you can marry the two, or divorce them.</p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><strong>GH: As curators and controllers of your own content have you guys been able to really push the boundaries of design?</strong></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">THEME / JIAE: We could take more liberties, but we made a conscious decision earlier on that this wasn’t going to be an exercise in design. We wanted it to straddle the line between commercial and crafted. Take<a href="http://www.esopusmag.com/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(35, 35, 35); text-decoration: underline; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">esopus</a> for example, they’re really pushing the boundaries in everything from printing and design and it becomes very much an object. We decided that that’s not the direction we wanted to go. It’s a little too esoteric. We wanted the content to resonate with people and we knew that all our readership weren’t designers.</p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">We could definitely go hog-wild with the design if we were a design magazine, but we’re not, we’re a lifestyle / culture magazine. So we have to just figure out what our message is, who we’re targeting, and how we can service design to that end. The design is good, it’s clean, and we both have a keen interest in typography. And you should because a magazine is words and a bunch of images and you put them together. But beyond that, whiz bang effects, printing, production, we’ve tried to stay away from that. Besides the fact of cost, it’s alienating. The magazine becomes too precious. And we want it to be something that people pick up, now that it’s a bimonthly.</p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><strong>GH: Could you talk a bit about your curatorial taste. How has being former designers influenced your choice in content?</strong></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">THEME / JOHN: Every time we approach an issue it’s always been about having a good mix of high and low culture. it’s not about having one kind of thing, one kind of story. And the approach has always been anything that’s interests us, and that has always guided us. We are the barometer and we are the litmus test for content. And we try and not do stories that everyone else does. So, somewhere in there lies a sweet spot that is the soul of themes.</p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">THEME / JIAE: We’re a culmination of a lot of different experiences. We’ve traveled quite a bit. John’s not an American, he’s a New Zealander. We’ve lived abroad for a huge chunk of both our lives. All of those collective experiences in our lives affects how we look at the world and the magazine is an extension of our world.</p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">THEME / JOHN: We brought in LinYee who’s pretty hands-on with the magazine now. So, we’ve got more voices, which is good. The drive of the magazine has never been to be this lovely esoteric object meant for you to finger. It’s meant to be read, and it’s meant to sort of affect culture and reflect culture. In order for it to do that it has to have a strong point of view, but the content has to be broad enough to appeal to a larger audience base.</p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">THEME / JOHN: It’s also meant to have an element of surprise as well. For example, the food issue we have an artist that works in salt. I don’t think most other magazines would take that sort of approach for a certain theme and I think that’s what keeps us going. That surprise factor.</p><div class="imageback" style="background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-top-width: 15px; border-right-width: 15px; border-bottom-width: 15px; border-left-width: 15px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-right-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-bottom-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-left-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); "><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6893" title="img_32221" src="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/img_32221.jpg" alt="img_32221" width="400" height="267" original="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/img_32221.jpg" style="margin-top: -6px; margin-bottom: 5px; display: inline; " /></div><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><strong>GH: Has there been a guiding theme or concept or mantra that’s been moving you guys for the past four years? An overriding goal?</strong></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">THEME / JOHN: Get through the next issue? [Laughter]</p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">THEME / JIAE: Like a lot of designers we didn’t think about the business aspect of it. A lot of people jump into project, and that’s a really good thing because it doesn’t stop you from starting the project, but once you dive headlong you start to understand that if you’re going to do this for a living you got to make it a business. So that’s something we try to impart on people who come and ask us about the magazine business. If it’s a business you have to think of it as a business. You have to do the research and learn what people are doing right and wrong and figure out what you can do to keep going on. For the most part we’re very successful, we’re still around which is a good thing considering the market. We’re actively looking for different ideas and iterations of the magazine so we can keep doing what we’re doing.</p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><strong>GH: Was this an escape for you guys?</strong></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">THEME / JOHN: I don’t think it was an escape.</p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">THEME / JIAE: I think we wanted to take a risk. We were quite comfortable with where we were in life. We had a choice at that point. You kind of go along that trajectory and you’re relying on a certain standard of living… So we made a choice. We either buy a house or we start a project, which meant that we were starting our careers all over again, which is kind of exciting, scary, but both of were looking for a bit of an adrenaline rush. I was working at Pentagram and John was doing creative direction for Equinox and kind of rising along the ranks. We’re both risk takers. We do dangerous sports we like rushes of energy. In that way it’s an escape, but it was more about needing to shake things up. To think about the world a little differently and we both really wanted to produce content. We were both at a point where design wasn’t fully fulfilling us in of itself. Both of us have jumped around from interests and careers because we’re constantly curious about the world. Design, there’s a certain curiosity to it, but it gets formulaic after awhile, whereas content you can really jump around. I think there’s craft there because you have to craft the message, the medium, so we love the craft. The magazine allows us to jump around and ask a lot of questions.</p><div class="imageback" style="background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-top-width: 15px; border-right-width: 15px; border-bottom-width: 15px; border-left-width: 15px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-right-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-bottom-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-left-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); "><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6897" title="img_3225_2" src="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/img_3225_2.jpg" alt="img_3225_2" width="400" height="267" original="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/img_3225_2.jpg" style="margin-top: -6px; margin-bottom: 5px; display: inline; " /></div><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><strong>GH: In Theme’s fourth year now is it still maintaining it’s original rush. How has the curve of energy been?</strong></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">THEME / JIAE: Anything you do over along period of time will become formulaic even if you redesign it, which we did two issues ago. We’ve been slowly mixing up the content. You have branch out in order to bring in something new and exciting. I think if you’re going to succeed as a business / magazine you kind of have to do that anyway, because it’s all these associated properties you build around the magazine that are just as valuable as the magazine itself. What more can you make that in to? whether it’s a conference, a shop, whatever.</p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><strong>GH: Over the past four years what has been the most exciting project or interview?</strong></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">THEME / JOHN: For Issue 2 we got an opportunity to go to both China and Japan. And I have to say one of our most memorable interviews was with <a href="http://www.thememagazine.com/stories/daido-moriyama/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(35, 35, 35); text-decoration: underline; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">Daido Moriyama</a>. That was really cool. He was very cool. We got to meet him at this local cafe. It is in a back alley, in the backwoods of Shinjuku. Its like the sixth floor of this office building. We walk in and its a dingy little cafe and he has photographs everywhere. He obviously knows the cafe owner. And he starts talking. He’s smoking. It was just a really unique kind of experience.</p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">THEME / JIAE: Super, super talented guy.</p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">THEME / JOHN: Yeah, he was like, we should go drinking!</p><div class="imageback" style="background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-top-width: 15px; border-right-width: 15px; border-bottom-width: 15px; border-left-width: 15px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-right-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-bottom-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-left-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); "><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6892" title="img_3225" src="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/img_3225.jpg" alt="img_3225" width="400" height="267" original="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/img_3225.jpg" style="margin-top: -6px; margin-bottom: 5px; display: inline; " /></div><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><strong>GH: You were mentioning earlier, the mindset now is to often just make it to the next issue. One theme, we are constantly grappling with at GraphicHug is this notion of future. We are wondering if you have something in mind, past the next issue, something you are aiming towards and are considering for your future?</strong></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">THEME / JOHN: I’d like to say, there are definitely graphic design brands. Michael Bierut is a graphic design brand. Paula Scher is a graphic design brand. People know them and they expect to be treated a certain way. There are definitely opportunities out there. The thing is, people need to understand once you are known for something, there are definitely opportunities for you to do other things. If you look at every opportunity, as an opportunity to try something different.</p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">THEME / JIAE: I think you need to invest in it. So that means if you have never done it before, and you do it for free, well that’s what you do. You have to shape your career on a day to day basis. I mean you could just take on the same type of projects that you are good at and people recognize you for and you will get paid handsomely for it over time because its where your expertise lies. But I think again, it is about making a conscious decision that you want to take a risk. That you want to expand your set of tools and the projects you work on. And you have to develop them. And it may take years. Someone said, ten years is how long it takes to develop expertise <em>(Malcom Gladwell’s, Outliers)</em>. I think its pretty accurate I’d say. After ten years, you are going to be pretty good at what you do. You can’t expect transformation overnight. I think everything happens in gradual steps. The opportunities are there, you just have to identify them. And you have to decide if you want them or not.</p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">For us, I think right now, because of the whole historic election, I think John and I are thinking more about creating opportunities for giving back. We don’t know what that means yet. I used to do a lot of volunteer work growing up, but I haven’t done it in ages because I have been so absorbed in my life. This is a good time to think about maybe getting back to that. But of course we tend to think that we should start a new project. So we are kicking around new ideas like kicking off a non profit project. But perhaps, we are thinking we should perhaps give hours to the soup kitchen first before we decide to start a non profit to feed the hungry!</p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><strong>GH: What are you guys hugging these days?</strong></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">THEME / JOHN: Our baby.</p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><strong>GH: Congratulations!</strong></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">THEME / JIAE: And each other when we can. And that’s pretty much it. And the dog occasionally. Yeah, he gets very little love from us these days. He’s just the dog… just the dog…</p></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-1624878120405459447?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-46549049846193157102010-04-20T21:09:00.003+01:002010-04-20T21:18:08.115+01:00Graphic Hugs...Finding A2/SW/HK has lead me to their <a href="http://graphichug.com/interviews/">Graphic Hug</a> website which is a sort of review page of other interesting and eclectic graphic design. They have a page of interviews with other prolific designers which gives really great insight into their work, thought processes and interests. I am really pleased to have found an interview with Nicholas Feltron, who I emailed but he politely declined answering my questions because he was so busy. So here is the <a href="http://feltron.com/">Feltron</a> interview, more to follow once I have read through them.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Fedra Sans Book', Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><div class="imageback" style="background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-top-width: 15px; border-right-width: 15px; border-bottom-width: 15px; border-left-width: 15px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-right-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-bottom-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-left-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); "><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8488" title="FARa" src="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/FARa2.jpg" alt="FARa" width="400" height="266" original="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/FARa2.jpg" style="margin-top: -6px; margin-bottom: 5px; " /></div><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "></p><div class="imageback" style="background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-top-width: 15px; border-right-width: 15px; border-bottom-width: 15px; border-left-width: 15px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-right-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-bottom-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-left-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); "><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8487" title="FARb" src="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/FARb1.jpg" alt="FARb" width="400" height="463" original="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/FARb1.jpg" style="margin-top: -6px; margin-bottom: 5px; " /></div><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "></p><div class="imageback" style="background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-top-width: 15px; border-right-width: 15px; border-bottom-width: 15px; border-left-width: 15px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-right-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-bottom-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-left-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); "><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8491" title="FARe" src="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/FARe1.jpg" alt="FARe" width="400" height="350" original="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/FARe1.jpg" style="margin-top: -6px; margin-bottom: 5px; display: inline; " /></div><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "></p><div class="imageback" style="background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-top-width: 15px; border-right-width: 15px; border-bottom-width: 15px; border-left-width: 15px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-right-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-bottom-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-left-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); "><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8493" title="FARf" src="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/FARf2.jpg" alt="FARf" width="400" height="259" original="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/FARf2.jpg" style="margin-top: -6px; margin-bottom: 5px; display: inline; " /></div><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "></p><div class="imageback" style="background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-top-width: 15px; border-right-width: 15px; border-bottom-width: 15px; border-left-width: 15px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-right-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-bottom-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-left-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); "><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8494" title="FARg" src="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/FARg1.jpg" alt="FARg" width="400" height="282" original="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/FARg1.jpg" style="margin-top: -6px; margin-bottom: 5px; display: inline; " /></div><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "></p><div class="imageback" style="background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-top-width: 15px; border-right-width: 15px; border-bottom-width: 15px; border-left-width: 15px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-right-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-bottom-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-left-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); "><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8495" title="FARh" src="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/FARh1.jpg" alt="FARh" width="400" height="301" original="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/FARh1.jpg" style="margin-top: -6px; margin-bottom: 5px; display: inline; " /></div><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "></p><div class="imageback" style="background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-top-width: 15px; border-right-width: 15px; border-bottom-width: 15px; border-left-width: 15px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-right-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-bottom-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-left-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); "><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8496" title="FARi" src="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/FARi1.jpg" alt="FARi" width="400" height="302" original="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/FARi1.jpg" style="margin-top: -6px; margin-bottom: 5px; display: inline; " /></div><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "></p><div class="imageback" style="background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-top-width: 15px; border-right-width: 15px; border-bottom-width: 15px; border-left-width: 15px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-right-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-bottom-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-left-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); "><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8497" title="FARj" src="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/FARj1.jpg" alt="FARj" width="400" height="466" original="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/FARj1.jpg" style="margin-top: -6px; margin-bottom: 5px; display: inline; " /></div><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "></p><div class="imageback" style="background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-top-width: 15px; border-right-width: 15px; border-bottom-width: 15px; border-left-width: 15px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-right-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-bottom-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-left-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); "><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8498" title="FARk" src="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/FARk1.jpg" alt="FARk" width="400" height="304" original="http://graphichug.com/plenty/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/FARk1.jpg" style="margin-top: -6px; margin-bottom: 5px; display: inline; " /></div><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><em>Since 2005 Nicholas Felton has designed and published an Annual Report about his year.</em></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><em>The Feltron Annual Reports present meticulously collected data in playful infographics and crisp typography. It is a carefully placed window into Felton’s life.</em></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><em>At least once a semester, I bring my collection of reports into class to introduce the idea of curating the viewer’s expereince. The elegant color choices, the unusual bindings — even the mailing envelopes — all make the printed piece a delicious graphic treat. They are an exciting reminder of how personal work and professional practice can merge, and that even the infographic can be a playground for self expression.</em></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><em>Mr. Felton was kind enough to chat with Graphic Hug about his latest report, and its interactive progeny,<a href="http://daytum.com/" style="color: rgb(35, 35, 35); text-decoration: underline; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">Daytum</a> — a website where anyone can “collect, categorize and communicate everyday data.”<span style="font-style: normal; "></span></em></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><strong>GH: I imagine that the Feltron Annual Report was a self-initiated project. What inspired you to make the first version in 2005? (Were there precursors in other forms?)</strong></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">NF: There were a couple of seeds for the 2005 report. Under the natural inclination at the end of 2004, I made a piece of design I called BEST OF FOUR that summarized my favorite things from the previous year, like my favorite new album and art exhibit and blog. I also sprinkled in a few factoids about the year, like the number of air miles traveled and the most-played song in iTunes. The tidbits that I excavated from the year, definitely influenced the creation of the first ANNUAL REPORT. In a larger sense, I had been searching for a means of content creation to feed personal design projects, and this all came together nicely,</p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><strong>GH: Who did you consider your audience? Has that changed?</strong></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">NF: When I began the project, I assumed that only friends and family would have any interest in a personal Annual Report of Nicholas Felton. I was pretty startled by the speed with which it spread through the design community, and things got really bizarre when I started receiving emails from bankers who thought it was both fascinating and hilarious. I think my audience continues to be design-centric, but it has certainly been expanding, and awareness of the project continues to grow into corners of the Internet and the world that still amaze me.</p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><strong>GH: How else the project evolved since its conception?</strong></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">NF: The report has definitely evolved in numerous ways. Primarily, it takes more time to create each year. It’s grown in scale and complexity. The 2008 report began taking a more concept-oriented turn, in that I was interested in learning how many miles I traveled (38,524). I’ve also moved away from the photographic approach of the 2005 report, and not only brought them into print, but discovered that I can recoup my production and shipping costs by selling the printed reports.</p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><strong>GH: How do you decide what information to collect? Do you use Daytum to collect your own data?</strong></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">NF: I am using Daytum this year for tracking a lot of personal information — but I am experimenting with a different means of collecting this year’s data set that will be revealed with the release of the report.</p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><strong>GH: Interesting! We’ll look forward to seeing how that influences the next report. I think we’ve all been through something that makes us think “well, at least this will make a good story.” Since starting the annual reports, do you experience events with a new lens?</strong></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">NF: Definitely. When the Secret Service visited the office last year, my first reaction was — this is going in the Annual Report.</p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><strong>GH clarification question: Are you at liberty to divulge why the secret service visited your office?</strong></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">NF: Yes, nothing too scandalous. I believe that they were looking for a check scammer who had used our office address for some forged documents.</p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><strong>GH: Have you had any revelations about your habits since starting the project?</strong></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">NF: I haven’t experienced any revelations, but there are some interesting trends. I find that I am drinking less each year, and my musical taste is becoming less adventurous (I know what I like now, and I’m sticking with it). It’s safe to say I’m getting older.</p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><strong>GH: I have to ask: do you ever fudge the numbers?</strong></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">NF: I don’t fudge the numbers because I have an honest curiosity about the results. If I have to over-estimate a figure, then it’s inaccuracy will bother me and I won’t want to publish it. So I only present information with information that is as accurate as possible.</p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><strong>GH: You also have a rich body of professional work. What kind of interplay do you find between your personal and professional projects?</strong></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">NF: This has been the greatest fallout from the Annual Report projects. The work that I like to do personally has drawn similar professional projects, and now the two live in symbiosis. The professional challenges help drive me to think about new visualizations and approaches, while the Annual Reports allow me to push the envelope stylistically without the constraints of a client’s opinion. It’s a really great balance.</p></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-4654904984619315710?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-85653369024751605762010-04-20T20:49:00.003+01:002010-04-20T21:09:10.290+01:00Really nice print...An article from <a href="http://www.grafikmag.com/index.php?m=GR&sub=GRdetail&id=360">Grafik</a><div><br /></div><div>A2/SW/HK Typographic Circle by Dan Rolfe Johnson</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><p class="body-text" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; "><a href="http://www.grafikmag.com/index.php?m=GR&sub=GRdetail&id=360" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline; "><img src="http://www.grafikmag.com/sr/uploads/covers/201003225391MAIN.jpg" border="0" alt="image" width="540" height="352" /></a></p><div class="blog-copy" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; "></div><p class="body-text" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; ">The Typographic Circle's latest event this Thursday is a talk by A2/SW/HK — a multidisciplinary agency with a commitment to providing bespoke, conceptual design solutions for each client and job.<br /><br />To celebrate the talk, they've also made this letraset-inspired poster, but it's only available to members unfortunately. More information about membership and the event can be found <a target="_NEW" href="http://www.typocircle.com/events/henrik-kubel-a2/" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">here</a><br /><a target="_NEW" href="http://www.a2swhk.co.uk/" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; "> </a><br /><br /><img border="0" src="http://www.grafikmag.com/sr/uploads/largescale/2010032254411.jpg" /></p></span></div><div>I had to post this piece for an event by A2/SW/HK because of it's letraset inspired design. I had not considered letraset as a form of print up until this point, but I suppose that it could be. I think that letraset has become slightly iconic and it has an odd nostalgic place in the heart of designers, though I am not totally sure why. I like letraset because of the texture it has when applied to paper and it almost creates a print finish in its own right...Does transfer count as print?</div><div><br /></div><div>On another note, A2/SW/HK have extensive experience in print based design including exhibition, layout and publication. <a href="http://www.a2swhk.co.uk/">A2/SW/H</a>K</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-8565336902475160576?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-27906012330621411482010-04-20T20:30:00.003+01:002010-04-20T20:48:45.714+01:00Print Extras...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">An article from </span><a href="http://www.grafikmag.com/index.php?m=GR&sub=GRdetail&id=126"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Grafik</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">: Extra by Dan Rolfe Johnson</span><div><br /><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; "><img border="0" src="http://www.grafikmag.com/sr/uploads/largescale/2009112481715.jpg" /><br /><span class="sidebar-body" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; ">Cover, Extra, Birkhauser</span><br /><br />Generally speaking books on special print processes fall into one of two categories. The first showcases the processes but keeps the secrets of the practicalities to itself—perpetuating the irritating myth that average ideas can be transformed into good design by the use of one special process and some fancy stock.<br /><br />The second type is the PRODUCTION MANUAL, (aimed at Steve from the print room) digitally printed on 60 gsm rubbish that might have an 8 page colour section in the middle if you are lucky.<br /><br />This rather lovely book graced our desks at the end of last week and falls nicely between the two, almost literally —one half of the book is concerned with the purely practical side of experimental print finishes and the other is a showcase for those processes. Designed to function as an 'Encyclopedia of Experimental Print Finishing', the technical side splits the content into Printing and Varnishing, Foil Lamination, Embossing, Cutting and Edge Finishing—all of which are explained in detail and given an iTunes-style 'star' rating for cost.<br /><br />What makes the book even more appealing from a designer's perspective is that samples in the showcase half of the book are all individually created pieces of work (some better than others) by luminaries such as Antoine + Manuel, Hort and Pixelgarten.<br /><br />We don't even want to think of the production costs of a book that displays over thirty print processes—not to mention the extra ones that are part of the book's design, but we assume that the £60+ price tag takes care of that. The design of the book itself is a little hit-and-miss, we love the split content but it's let down a little by the reference samples being spiral bound— and also by the suspect use of flecked holographic board for the cover. In short, it doesn't really stand up as a piece of design in its own right, but it's a nice concept and probably a useful tool.<br /><br /><br /><img border="0" src="http://www.grafikmag.com/sr/uploads/largescale/2009112480311.jpg" /><br /><span class="sidebar-body" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; ">Extra, Birkhauser</span><br /><br /><img border="0" src="http://www.grafikmag.com/sr/uploads/largescale/2009112481513.jpg" /><br /><span class="sidebar-body" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; ">Flat foil stamping, Thomas Mayfried</span><br /><br /><img border="0" src="http://www.grafikmag.com/sr/uploads/largescale/2009112481614.jpg" /><br /><span class="sidebar-body" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; ">Foil stamping with structure, Antoine+Manuel</span><br /><br /><img border="0" src="http://www.grafikmag.com/sr/uploads/largescale/2009112480512.jpg" /><br /><span class="sidebar-body" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; ">Thermography printing, Weegee (Arthur Fellig)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Courier New', Courier, monospace;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Courier New', Courier, monospace;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: medium; ">This review is interesting because it focuses on the design of a book that is about print finishes which you would expect to receive from a printer. The criticism here highlights the inappropriate uses of finishes and how they can highlight flaws within design. I now realise that it is important to remember that not all design work needs fancy print finishes, in fact, good design probably doesn't need it at all. I want to learn more about print finishes because they are such and important part of the design process, rather than an after thought. I am going to look for some more information about finishes and hopefully feel better informed by the end of this module.</span></span></span></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-2790601233062141148?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-88206280027891392010-04-20T18:22:00.008+01:002010-04-20T18:36:21.079+01:00Initial Layouts...I have been considering the type of information that I am going to include in my publication. Because I am going to include a timeline the format needs to accommodate this and I need to come up with a suitable layout for all that information! These are some of my initial ideas for the layout of the publication; I want it to be very clean and simple with lots of space around the text and images.<br /><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 143px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S83jyQN4RTI/AAAAAAAACqo/ElDOchODzMA/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-18+at+15.12.18.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462272375556425010" /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 142px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S83jystF7UI/AAAAAAAACqw/tdPBAGI0aSc/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-18+at+15.18.43.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462272383203536194" /><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 142px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S83jy6Bi9TI/AAAAAAAACq4/L911WIvtpvM/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-18+at+16.00.34.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462272386778985778" /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S83jzM23dlI/AAAAAAAACrA/V8kyOmk_T7U/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-20+at+18.20.56.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462272391834465874" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 141px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S83kJ0sQEvI/AAAAAAAACrI/ICBSJ3YWyTs/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-20+at+18.27.43.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462272780484481778" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 142px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>These are my initial ideas for the layout of the timeline...</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S83kxzLfTlI/AAAAAAAACrQ/6hzSI6f_Nj4/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-19+at+19.47.56.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462273467273399890" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 142px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S83kyHSWJ7I/AAAAAAAACrY/OhB5TFo4Vj4/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-19+at+19.48.13.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462273472670869426" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 141px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S83kylJKV7I/AAAAAAAACro/6l3wwXVHqkQ/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-19+at+19.49.06.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462273480685410226" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 142px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S83kySerFCI/AAAAAAAACrg/5ny8ZqOte-U/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-19+at+19.48.52.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462273475675362338" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 141px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S83kzAHrq5I/AAAAAAAACrw/AiHijclaxJc/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-19+at+19.49.16.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462273487926963090" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 141px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S83lUU0iAvI/AAAAAAAACr4/WFYs682dxg4/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-20+at+18.20.41.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462274060419465970" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 142px; " /></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bb77dx8c9vg/S83lUzMJcOI/AAAAAAAACsA/6QBjt-bZ8ZE/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-20+at+18.21.20.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462274068571582690" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 141px; " /></span></div><div>This bottom layout for the timeline is the only one that presents issues with images. There is only space on each page for one image, and some sections of the timeline will several images to be able to fit on one page. So I think that the linear style is more accommodating and suitable for this publication.</div><div><br /></div><div>I am going to get feedback on these in the crit tomorrow and hopefully decide on a more concrete layout and design scheme.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-8820628002789139?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-88249710013460346282010-04-19T22:57:00.001+01:002010-04-19T23:00:37.940+01:00Response: Lucinda Thompson, EightyOne Design, Devon<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Georgia; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Why is print successful in communicating an idea/concept?</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"> </span></span>When print work is designed properly from concept to final piece it can be a very powerful tool. A piece of striking product design can change a consumers buying habits and this shapes and empowers brands. For example taking the time to get packaging right on a high end mobile phone speaks volumes about that company and their brand values. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Georgia; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Why do you use print design as a communication tool?</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica, serif;"> </span>Print as apposed to digital marketing materials (e-mailers, microsites, websites) has a physical presence which audiences respond differently to. A strong and interesting printed mailing piece landing on your doorstep can be kept on a desk and referred back to later, whereas an interesting emailer may not be deleted, however other emails can land on on top of this pushing it out of view and reference. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Georgia; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Considering your own experiences of designing for print; what do you consider to be the best/most enjoyable thing about the print design process?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica, serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">For me the most enjoyable thing about print design is when the client holds the printed piece for the first time, with physical printed material clients can hold, touch and feel and seeing them do so is super. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Georgia; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Do you think that digital media or screen-based design will ever fully replace the printed medium?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica, serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">I'm sure print will always have it's place within marketing and design, however with the emergence of Apple's ipad I do feel we are that one step further from leaving print presses behind us. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Georgia; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">The print industry is large and contains a lot of diversity. What makes printed material appealing (to yourself and consumers)?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica, serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">It is easy to dismiss an emailer, however a nicely printed piece of direct mail landing on your door still has impact. I think this is why clients are still using this medium. For me what makes printed material appealing is the texture, unlike web design with printed material you are touching upon (excuse the pun) another sense. You can convey your company values in paper weight and quality, something that isn't missed by individuals receiving your print work. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Georgia; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Why and for who is print design successful? Please specify clients.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"> </span></span>All the print work projects we have worked on have been successful for our clients. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Georgia; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Do you design for print and screen? Are there cross overs, and if so how do they work?</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"> </span></span>We do design for print and screen and the same principals of design still apply to both, except you must remember how your audience will engage with the different mediums and with print don't forget your market can hold and feel print work so don't choose the cheap paper option, experiment with texture, shape and weight, it will go a long way to deliver your brand values. </span></p> <!--EndFragment--> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-8824971001346034628?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-83825250778171329102010-04-19T22:54:00.001+01:002010-04-19T22:56:08.214+01:00Response: Allen Betchley, Progression, Surrey<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: rgb(31, 68, 154); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Why is print successful in communicating an idea/concept? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Print in a traditional sense (litho) is very tactile; it enhances the users experience with different materials (touch) and can also achieve added dimensions (uv, embossing, die cutting, paper engineering, etc) that cannot be achieved with web/screen work. Print also allows you to use these extra dimensions to challenge the user and potentially make the message stay with them that little bit longer.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: rgb(31, 68, 154); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Why do you use print design as a communication tool? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">I think I've answered this above.</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;color:#1F449A"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: rgb(31, 68, 154); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Considering your own experiences of designing for print; what do you consider to be the best/most enjoyable thing about the print design process?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"> Again, I think this is answered above; design should be attractive and fun, but I think the best design is more than this - it's powerful, thought provoking, intelligent and clever - all of which print does differently (and some would argue) better than digital media.</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;color:#1F449A"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: rgb(31, 68, 154); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Do you think that digital media or screen-based design will ever fully replace the printed medium? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">No. Take music for example, we (all the guys here) like having that very tactile experience of buying a cd, reading the booklet, feeling the material the pack is made from, etc. It makes the whole purchase an experience. I don't think you get this when you buy online. We all have iPods and love the format, but think we'll all continue to purchase something physical.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: rgb(31, 68, 154); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Why and for who is print design successful? (You may specify clients) <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">potentially anyone! Taking two examples, WaterAid (charity) uses print to get a message to a wide audience in developing countries where they don't have access to digital media. But, very differently, Caffe Nero use print to promote drinks/food within their stores.</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;color:#1F449A"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: rgb(31, 68, 154); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Do you design for print and screen? Are there cross overs, and if so how do they work? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Yes. Both have their strengths and weaknesses. The best campaigns realise this and intergrate the two. </span></span></span></p> <!--EndFragment--><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-8382525077817132910?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-54582560712398796992010-04-19T22:52:00.001+01:002010-04-19T22:53:48.261+01:00Response: John-Paul Winter, Very Studio, London<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;color:#1F449A">Why is print successful in communicating an idea/concept? </span><span lang="EN-US">Because, it's tactile, versatile, precious, mobile, ubiquitous, dynamic...</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;color:#1F449A">Why do you use print design as a communication tool? </span><span lang="EN-US">We use all forms of visual comms, you need to consider all media in order to be effective...</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;color:#1F449A">Considering your own experiences of designing for print; what do you consider to be the best/most enjoyable thing about the print design process? </span><span lang="EN-US">The anticipation of the final printed piece.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;color:#1F449A">Do you think that digital media or screen-based design will ever fully replace the printed medium? </span><span lang="EN-US">Never</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;color:#1F449A">The print industry is large and contains a lot of diversity. What makes printed material appealing (to yourself and consumers)? </span><span lang="EN-US">Its ease of use for the end consumer and the other properties of whatever you have printed ie beermat, van, packaging, t-shirt... </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;color:#1F449A">Why and for who is print design successful? </span><span lang="EN-US">Please specify clients. Because of the answers to question 1 and for any client...</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica; color:#1F449A">Do you design for print and screen? Are there cross overs, and if so how do they work?</span><span lang="EN-US"> We design for both formats. Design is design, a visual response to a brief should not be constrained by media.</span></p> <!--EndFragment--><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-5458256071239879699?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-10978989677857087622010-04-19T22:50:00.000+01:002010-04-19T22:51:59.371+01:00Response: Nick Pye, Agent 8, Hampshire<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"">Why is print successful in communicating an idea/concept? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Accessibility, anywhere anytime. A physical media that can be very tactile. </span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"">Why do you use print design as a communication tool? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">To communicate directly with an audience in any way a client needs to. A very diverse media. </span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"">Considering your own experiences of designing for print; what do you consider to be the best/most enjoyable thing about the print design process? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Most enjoyable part is seeing your design come to fruition being used by the target audience or end client.</span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"">Do you think that digital media or screen-based design will ever fully replace the printed medium? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">No. Print will always have it</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">s place.</span></span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"">The print industry is large and contains a lot of diversity. What makes printed material appealing (to yourself and consumers)? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Again accessibility and physical contact.</span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"">Why and for who is print design successful? Please specify clients. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">It</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">s successful for all clients. From promoting drug awareness campaigns for the NHS to a one-man-band handing out a business card.</span></span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Do you design for print and screen? Are there cross overs, and if so how do they work?</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Helvetica Neue""> Yes we work in both media, sometimes separately but a lot of the time together. Most brands we create span both print and screen. One can influence the other – in either direction. For the target audience sometimes one media leads to the other and vice versa – links between print and web. Print campaigns include web links. And web campaigns result in signups for print material delivered by mail.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment--><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-1097898967785708762?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-990199747963049352010-04-19T22:45:00.002+01:002010-04-19T22:50:09.410+01:00Response: Tom Greenway,GDC, London<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#1F449A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Studio/Agency: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">GDC</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: rgb(31, 68, 154); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Why is print successful in communicating an idea/concept? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">Print can still reach potential customers in places computer screens currently can't (although this is becoming less and less true with the introduction of things like the apple iPad replacing paper novels etc...). Its also incredible useful sometimes to leave behind a physical object as a constant reminder of your brand. Online media can't achieve that.</span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: rgb(31, 68, 154); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Why do you use print design as a communication tool? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">We use a mixture of print and digital communications. Once we've analysed a brief it is usually clear which method with produce the most successful result in our target audience depending on the type of person we are trying to talk to and the timing of when we want them to come into contact with our communication.People are very receptive to very nicely designed printed communications.</span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: rgb(31, 68, 154); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Considering your own experiences of designing for print; what do you consider to be the best/most enjoyable thing about the print design process? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">When budget allows us to use some of the more unusual processes, papers and coatings, it is incredibly exciting to see the finished item return from the printers. I know this will sound strange to most people but the smell of fresh print is just fantastic. </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: rgb(31, 68, 154); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Do you think that digital media or screen-based design will ever fully replace the printed medium? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">Probably not in our lifetime but the steady creap towards digital communications seems set to continue at the same slow and steady rate.</span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: rgb(31, 68, 154); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The print industry is large and contains a lot of diversity. What makes printed material appealing (to yourself and consumers)? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">Printed media is a seriously competitive industry and getting hold of a consumers attention is usually your greatest task as a designer. I think everybody though, designers or consumers, love to receive something that looks like it has had a lot of effort put into it. </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333399;">Why and for who is print design successful? Please specify clients. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; "><span lang="EN-US"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The answer to this could be a 5,000 word thesis, but Ill just give one example which was the student guide for Thanet College </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">which was very successful and lead to a lot more work from that client.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> <!--StartFragment--> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: rgb(31, 68, 154); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Do you design for print and screen? Are there cross overs, and if so how do they work? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">Yes we do, and yes there are. Some design principals on spacing and layout cross over, others are completely different. A brand consistency has to be maintained perfectly across both mediums. </span></span></span></p> <!--EndFragment--> <p></p> <!--EndFragment--><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-99019974796304935?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-80009358640146860512010-04-19T22:42:00.001+01:002010-04-19T22:45:30.207+01:00Response: Chris Jackson, Elmwood, Leeds<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Studio/Agency: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Elmwood, Leeds</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Why is print successful in communicating an idea/concept? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">Print is just the medium. It all depends on the idea and producing something appropriate for that idea and the people who will be viewing or engaging with it. It could be a piece of print but it also could be an event or something painted on the side of a cow. The medium can only enhance an idea, if the idea is bad it won’t matter how it is delivered. </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Why do you use print design as a communication tool? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">We use print when it is appropriate for the idea.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Considering your own experiences of designing for print; what do you consider to be the best/most enjoyable thing about the print design process? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">Personally I really enjoy the beginning and the end of a project. At the beginning anything is possible and the idea generation element is something I personally really like. Like wise I really like seeing the end result, especially if it is a piece of print, I still get quite excited about going to see things coming off the printers presses.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Do you think that digital media or screen-based design will fully replace the printed medium? </span>People have been predicting the end of print for years now, I don’t think it will ever truly die, prehaps it will become more niche. But people still like the sensory feel of a piece of print in your hand. I think it is that physicality of holding a piece of print that digital can’t yet replicate.</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Why and for who is print design successful? Please specify clients.</span> Print design in itself isn’t successful, great ideas brilliantly executed make successful work.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Do you design for print and screen? Are there cross overs, and if so how do they work?</span> There are crossovers, but you still need a good idea at the heart of it.</span></span></span></p> <!--EndFragment--><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8152566615359456733-8000935864014686051?l=a-bucktin0710-dc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex Bucktinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07562522986826154780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152566615359456733.post-2299994998564035972010-04-19T22:39:00.003+01:002010-06-09T11:45:47.026+01:00Response: Emma Dunphy, The One Off, London<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Studio/Agency Name: </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The One Off</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Areas of work within print design: </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">In-store retail graphics, visual merchandising display, packaging, brochures, guidelines </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Why is print successful in communicating an idea/concept? </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">It's tangible, people can relate to it.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-f