Thursday, July 31, 2008

Design | Packaging

In my previous life - before stationery I did some packaging design as part of my life as a freelance graphic designer. I really enjoyed it especially the intricate nature of designing complex boxes - it's a real science. Over at www.thedieline.com they have a great selection of award winning packaging designs. Here are some that caught my eye recently.



This can, above left, is from a paint company and the rolls are oversized paint chips.


These are bags of chips.


I really like to see great type on packaging. I love the simplicity of the wine labels above and the type design is so refined and graceful with the big wax seal above. I would pick up this bottle in the wine store for sure - just for the label.