Sunday, May 1, 2011

Packaging Design - Reflection

The packaging project was one of my favorite projects this semester.  I became very interested in the project because it was on something that had actual use rather than something that was stationary like a sculpture.  When I approached this project I began thinking about special packaging for CDs so I decided to do a collector’s edition design for a video game called Kingdom Hearts.

                I made a case shaped like a crown because it is one of its most noticeable icons, and anyone who knows the game will recognize it.  I painted the case with a metallic silver spray paint which ended up looking great.  The only problem was on the inside when it came to making the actual hold for the CDs.  I used one of the plastic holders from CD cases to do it.  After the critique I learned that I could have done what actual CD cases do and use the small ring in the middle to hold it, but I was concerned that the material I used for it would not hold.

                Overall I enjoyed working with packaging design because it was a new experience and is something that I see a lot.  It takes good problem solving skills to come up with an idea that is effective, practical, and can sell.    

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