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Print Production: Packaging

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Overview

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Learn about the basics of creating artwork for packages in ways that are practical for manufacturing and shipping, and make the products visually appealing.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
  • About this course
  • About the exercise files
1. Types of Packaging
  • Building a roadmap: Deciding on the type of package
  • Examining basic types of boxes
  • Combining packaging materials: Complex packaging
2. Planning a Package
  • Making the decision of packaging type
  • Considering the consumer experience
  • Accommodating instructional/legal copy, barcode, etc.
3. Dieline = Road Map
  • Reading a dieline (cut vs. fold indicators, flaps, etc.)
  • Examining a package die
  • Replicating an existing package: Basic panels
  • Adding flaps and fold-in tabs
  • Refining tab and flap shapes
  • Creating rounded corners
4. Designing in Illustrator
  • Why Illustrator is perfect for packaging
  • Laying the groundwork: Start with the dieline
  • Creating a bleed guide
  • Adding artwork: Handling bleed, trim, and glue
  • Preparing your job for the printer
  • File formats for print
5. Designing in InDesign
  • Using InDesign: Pros and cons
  • Importing the dieline
  • Adding artwork: Handling bleed and color intersections
  • Preparing your job for the printer
  • File formats for print
6. Final Steps
  • Printing and cutting the mockup
  • Checking the mockup
  • Fulfillment and assembling the final piece
Conclusion
  • What I hope you've learned in this course
  • Next steps

Taught by

Claudia McCue

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