Book Description
Forms, Folds & Sizes is the book that is always next to a designer's computer. Completely practical with only the most needed information, this book will provide designers with all the little details that can make or break a design such as how much space to leave in the gutter when designing barrel folds, how to layout a template for a box and the ratios of each part, metric conversion charts, standard envelope sizes in the USA, Europe, Canada and Asia, etc. This hardworking handbook is 2-color with a durable soft vinyl cover.
Customer Reviews:
Great Reference for any Graphic Designer.......2007-09-21
This book has some great resources for any graphic designer, whether you're needing to figure out the right CMYK mixture for a color, or the average envelope size.
Finally! A replacement for the "Pocket Pal".......2007-08-11
A great resource for all the little details you don't find in your design school text books. I've tossed my Pocket Pal and this is next to my copy of Bringhurst now.
for a beginner.........2007-08-04
i'm a big design book junky. i have shelves of them. so once you have all that.. you really don't need this one. it has little tidbits of design how-to's.
The Book Should Be Renamed.......2007-07-20
After reading the mixed reviews from ambiguous raves to detail specific criticisms, I checked out the book myself in a store.
The book isn't awful, but if you have a production department, it's probably better to ask them a question. The book doesn't outline anything that a production artist wouldn't know and that any competent graphic designer should know by heart.
Without any specific mechanicals or keylines, it'll give you an idea or suggestions for package design, but like a typographer doesn't need to get a book that just lists type samples of what they own (you can print samples out yourself with Fontbook or ask a freshman at any university to kidnap one from their Viscom dept.), a package designer should need such basic package design suggestions.
I was hoping for this to be a cheat-sheet kind of book much like the O'Reilly cookbook series might be, but it's the opposite.
An entire chapter devoted to how color prints! Great for a college freshman without access to a prepress class, but entirely asinine for someone who's done press checks. Your better off referencing Pantone's website or ordering yourself one of their color books since it'll be more accurate than a cheaply printed book like this.
It's actually really baffling that any creative person would rather reference an off the rack book that might suffer light or acid deterioration for CMYK swatches rather than Pantone Formula Guide Coated, unCoated, matte.
Yeah, this is a cheap concise reference, but you get what you pay for and this isn't an exception.
The book should be renamed to:
A Cheap Concise Production Reference for Short-cut Takers
Forms, folds and sizes.......2007-06-27
This is an awesome reference for all types of folds and designer packaging stuff. Excellent.
Book Description
The Third Edition continues its long tradition as a useful tool in the ever-changing world of packaging design. It features more than fifty new patterns and new material on the latest advances in closures. This hands-on resource gives designers the advantage they need to successfully meet any packaging challenge. Every pattern has been test-constructed to verify dimensional accuracy and is ready to be traced, scanned, or photocopied for immediate use.
Customer Reviews:
Wonderful Book of Patterns.......2007-02-22
The patterns in this book are fantastic - a great book for designers of all types. My only wish is that it came with a CD ROM of the patterns.
Good material, bad presentation.......2007-02-16
The information is a great database for packaging design, but, it comes in a very thin paper. As you use, handle it, you'll feel as if your book is melting in your hands. And you'll miss a CD-ROM with the patterns, in a vetorial format. I have no idea why they didn't provide that.
A monster of a book!.......2007-01-24
"The Packaging Designer's Book of Patterns", currently in this newly revised third edition, is a massive collection of cardboard and corrugated board packaging designs. The book has a small introduction to these materials, highlighting the basic principles behind scoring and die-cutting, plus some information on the common printing processes available for folding carton and some comparison charts between the materials. There is a chapter (mostly in diagram form) about closures and corner locks, which could perhaps benefit from some extra (textual) aids, but it serves its basic purpose. The book chapters are organized by packaging type (Folding Carton, Set-up Paper Boxes, Corrugated Containers and Point-of-Purchase Displays), with various designs of cartons, tubes, trays, multi-packs, point-of-purchase displays, shipping containers, etc. Each design features both the pattern and assembled forms, but there is little or no accessory information to complement them (the author states that this is intentional, not to "stifle the creative process", but as he himself states, many people have asked for this, so why not give the people what they want? Maybe a fourth edition will correct this). There is practically a design for every use imaginable, and you can surely adapt the designs to other purposes as well. Supposedly, these designs are ready to be scanned or photocopied (be aware that some of the designs are patented), but you will probably find this very difficult without damaging the book's spine, as many of the graphics are too close to the inner margin and will most likely suffer distortion if scanned/photocopied. To make matters worse, the paper used for the pages is also incredibly thin for a book of this size and at times, even with mere handling, I am genuinely afraid of making a tear in them. Whether you are a hobbyist looking for functional packaging patterns, a student trying to learn from practical examples or a designer looking for inspiration, this book will most definitely be of use.
Most Complete.......2007-01-04
The Packaging Designer's book of Patterns is the most comprehensive book of packaging patterns available. It is well written with excellent explanations covering all of the main types of packaging, with technical information that every beginning designer should have. I purchased the book as a resource for my Production for Graphic Design class and recommend it as an essential resource to my students and for every graphic designer.
A wonderful design book for beginners.......2006-11-10
I went through a lot of design books. This one is definity a great book for a starter. It has a lot basic designs as well as some interesting design sturctures. Great book to have for the price.
Average customer rating:
- smooth transaction, exact product, nice&easy supplier
- Ehhh. A little disappointing...
- Must have for inspiration!!
- Es bueno, pero pudo ser mucho mejor!
- 1000 Bags, Tags & Labels Review
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1,000 Bags, Tags, & Labels: Distinctive Designs for Every Industry
Kiki Eldridge
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Book Description
When attempting to create a bag, tag, or label design that is strong in every respect, you are contending with some of the world's best designers. To compete in this league, you have to know your competition.
Finally, here is a book in which you can find 1,000 examples of brilliant bags, tags, and labels. Fresh ideas from a variety of industries are offered in a format that is as easy to read as any catalog. This book gives you the information you need to know in a quick-hit format, allowing the visuals to speak for themselves. Jam-packed with exciting samples from around the world, this consummate style resource provides you with an abundance of inspired ideas that will help your clients get noticed-and remembered.
Customer Reviews:
smooth transaction, exact product, nice&easy supplier.......2007-05-14
exact product at an affordable price w a smooth transaction
Ehhh. A little disappointing..........2007-02-22
I would totally agree with the above review, Eldridge picks many of the same brands to showcase and perhaps my aesthetic tastes are very specific or my standards are high, but not all of them deserve to be in a book that is supposedly showcasing "good" design. Maybe it's supposed to be displaying a wide range of design taste, but I expected some sort of standard to be selected - for example, there was a plain Ann Taylor carrier bag that they stuck in there (the plain off-white ones - not even the pretty grey ones with the satin handles and pink interiors!), which reinforced my opinions that the book contains more filler and fluff than clever design worthy to be praised.
If you're considering buying this, I suggest you first go to a bookstore and flip through it for yourself.
Must have for inspiration!!.......2006-11-10
I am in love with these rockport books! The 1000 series is an awesome source for inspiration. You can randomly flip through them and something will catch your eye and it starts your creative juices flowing. I would definitely say that these books should be in any design student's library. The 1000 Graphic Elements is the other one that I could not live without!
Es bueno, pero pudo ser mucho mejor!.......2006-07-06
Creo que es un libro interesante, pero sería conveniente que cada una de las piezas producidas que se muestran en el documento llevasen una ficha técnica de diseño y producción mucho más detallada, así como en algunos casos que cuente con el diagrama de construcción de la misma, el sitio de internet, un correo electrónico.
Es interesante pero es como sentarse frete una deliciosa cena, percibir su exquisito aroma e irse!. Me quedé con las ganas de meterle realmente el diente! Ojalá sea en una próxima edición...
1000 Bags, Tags & Labels Review.......2006-04-03
This book has a LOT of great ideas and inspirations. I will say that I wish there was more variety amoung contributors. There tends to be a lot of the same designers contributing work. There is also a handful of work that I would not consider to be worthy of "book status".
Overall I do like the book. Another great book by Rockport "1000 Graphic Elements"...
Book Description
How to create packaging designs for consumer brands that effectively communicate in the retail environment
Packaging Design: Successful Product Branding from Concept to Shelf is the most comprehensive resource of practical and professional information for creating packaging designs that serve as the marketing vehicles for consumer products. Packed with real-world advice, step-by-step descriptions of the creative process, and all-important insights into the stakeholders, the design process, and the production process, this book illuminates the business of packaging design like no other.
Whether you're a designer, brand manager, or packaging manufacturer, the highly visual coverage in Packaging Design will be useful to you, as well as everyone else involved in the packaging design process. In one convenient book, you'll find:
* Insightful images of the design process, design concepts, three-dimensional models, and prototypes
* A wealth of case studies showcasing how superior packaging designs were created
* A framework for today's packaging design business
* Environmental considerations, along with legal and regulatory issues
* Useful appendices with advice on portfolio development and professional practice guidelines
Customer Reviews:
Nice book to have.......2007-03-06
This book takes a different approach to the packaging development. It has a decent amount of information on the whole process in packaging development from concept to shelf. However, the book does focus more on packaging appearance or graphic. Overall, I believe this is a book that is more suitable for management level rather than for packaging designers or engineers. The book doesn't offer enough details on some subjects that some packaging engineers or designers might be looking for.
If you are interested in knowing the whole process, this is definitely a good book to start up with.
Encylopedia of Packaging.......2006-10-01
This book has it all, the perfect addition to a Package Designers Library. Krasovec and Ms. Klimchuk have thoroughly explained to how a package is developed and also show the thought process of today's package designer. This book has been a long time coming!
The 4-1-1 of Packaging Design.......2006-09-10
Ms. Krasovec and Ms. Klimchuk have written a first rate analysis of the process of packaging a brand. A resource asset for both design rookies and professionals, Packaging Design: Successful Product Branding from Concept to Shelf highlights important case studies that provide model roadmaps for achieving retail brand recognition. With a focus on environmental considerations, Ms. Krasovec and Ms. Klimchuk emphasize a critical concern for all product marketers.
Book Description
A volume "packed" with insight and ideas
The packaging industry is more competitive every day so creating a new package that is innovative, adds value, and makes a connection with the consumer is a challenge often met with limited success. Dynamic and unusual package designs can really make a statement in overcrowded markets.
What makes a package successful? How do designers find the inspiration and execute the designs that really work? This compendium of package design answers all that and more. The content covers inspiration, process, design research, working with clients, planning, and execution of some of the most effective packages on the market today. Insight from top packaging designers worldwide is provided on pages that are packed with images of great designs. Unlike most packaging books, this volume is stuffed with content in a compact, portable, and easy-to-use format
Customer Reviews:
little book of bog packaging...review.......2007-03-21
nice book....good design, great idea generators, nicely printed...over-all very ell done and extremely helpful.
Book Description
A practical and inspirational resource book of templates.
The Packaging Templates Sourcebook presents a stunning showcase of 140 new, innovative and classic packaging and paper engineering ideas across a variety of areas. Accompanying each project is a detailed template, which shows the reader how to copy, fold and construct each project from material that is widely available. The book will provide a source of inspiration for graphic and packaging designers, both student and professional alike, as it explores the fundamentals of a package at its most basic level. Covering areas as diverse as food and drink, product packaging, promotional material, CDs and DVDs, books, retail and stationary, it is a completely comprehensive guide. The book also includes gatefold templates, some insert card packaging concepts, and a CD-Rom of templates and finished packages, allowing designers to create presentations for their clients.
Customer Reviews:
Wow!.......2007-09-25
I love this book. The templates are amazing, but easy enough to alter into your own design. Sometimes as a student you need a starting point. My last project turned out amazing and I believe I'll use this book as a reference for along time. I am even interested in other books by this author and Rotovision Publishing. The pictures are great and the design on the packaging a lone is worth it. This book is one of my best if not the best design books I have and more affordable. I honestly would have paid more for this book. My classmates are also looking into buying this book after they viewed my copy. I believe this is a must in a design students library. It gives you inspiration and shows you what good package design is, believe me there are some terrible books out there.
Book Description
How well a product is packaged can make or break its commercial success. The latest volume in Rockport's popular Design Secrets series is a hands-on sourcebook for designers in any industry.
Design Secrets: Packaging deconstructs 50 projects—ranging from food and beverages to gift sets to electronics -- to illuminate some of the best thinking in this challenging arena. Unlike showcase volumes that present only the finished design, this book goes behind the scenes to highlight the entire design process, from how the idea was initially conceived to the techniques and trade secrets that produced the end result. Each project profile includes original sketches, computer visuals, color photographs, and other images, so designers can both see and understand how these award-winning designs came to life.
Filled with inspiration and professional tips,
Design Secrets: Packaging will help designers -- and the clients and marketers they work with -- wrap any product in the perfect design.
The Design Secrets series brings you inside the intriguing process of design. Unlike other design books that only show the final product, this series profiles design projects in detail, from concept to completion and all the stages in between, seasoned with the designer's insights and inspirations. Each volume presents 50 successful projects, created by leaders in the design field.
Customer Reviews:
Very Good.......2006-03-17
Very good, and I like this book becuase he give me a lot of thinks to do.
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50 Trade Secrets of Great Design: Packaging
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50 Trade Secrets of Great Design: Packaging encourages a greater understanding of design and will appeal to all who appreciate good design and design professionals. There are 50 contemporary projects featured, each taking a close look behind the scenes to reveal the fascinating design processes that were involved from conception to completion, including problems that arose on the way and how these were tackled.
Original visuals, plans and sketches, interim designs, colorful photographs, and lively captions demonstrate the workings behind the designs, with an analysis of the styles, ideas, skills and solutions arrived at. This book illustrates the myriad ways designers work; what triggers their imagination; what secrets and tricks of the trade they employ, and also in our increasingly technological world to what extent computers have been used.
Customer Reviews:
Great!.......2007-02-12
Lots of good information in this book. Designs are for mass-appeal, yet the projects are a bit out of the ordinary.
This book is for packaging design/graphic artist.......2006-01-31
If your'e an artist, this book will help you design your packages, it got a lot of design samples,printed in a nice paper, fully colored with alot of explanation and some sketches and samples of packages before they produced the final packaging output.
very disappointing .......2006-01-18
50 trade secrets did not help me with my design. It is good if you like to look at pretty pictures.
One of my favorites.......2002-08-05
As a graphic designer, I found this book very helpful. It shows how products were created from concept to finish. It has become one of my staples in my library. Very inspirational as well.
good book.......2001-11-28
I bought this book because it was a textbook for package
design class. Easy to read, nice photographs but little
bit expensive.
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