My theme for this project was "Covert & Obscured" which means i had to create something that was hidden and obscured from the audiences point of view. For this project i chose to do the packaging brief which allowed me to see various designers on how they create different packaging designs. My plan for my for my final piece was to create building style packaging for bourbon biscuits and have paper cut outs on the side to see the biscuit which links with the theme.
Recording observations
I used secondary sources to get ideas on how to create my final piece and develop my ideas, websites such as TheDieline helped me see other designers work which inspired me to create something similiar that linked in with my theme. I also used my own primary photos to create my prototype net and used the photos for the surface design.
Idea development
My main idea was to create building style packaging for bourbon biscuits because of their brick like shape.In order to do this i took primary photos of buildings and bricks and created a building style net to design the photos on. I also decided to make the title of the packaging graffiti styled to give it an urban feel to it but i had to make it link in with the theme so i designed to cut outs on the side to make the bourbon biscuit covert and obscured.
Materials, Techniques and Processes
For this project i used a variety of materials to create my ideas and surface designs. To get ideas for my surface designs i used the technique called paper cutting using paper cutting tools which i done in my sketchbook. I also used photoshop to draw out designs on how i want my final piece to look like. In order to see my surface designs i had to draw out my own nets which i found difficult due to get some measurements being wrong and having to redo it untill i got it right.
Influences
My main influences have been Angus Nicholls, Lucy Hargrave and Jessica Sanchez. There work showed me how i should i approach my exam brief and the theme. Each one of them had intriqute designs which related to the product. Jessica Sanchez influenced me the most because her chocolate packaging in shape of a wardrobe/cabinet inspired me to design
Final Piece
For my final piece i intend to make a building style package for bourbon biscuits with graffiti style font and cut outs on the side to link in with the theme. I am going to use photos of bricks and buildings i took to create the background of the packaging and with spray paint get the effect of graffiti on brick to give it an urban feel and finalise everything on photoshop on to my net ready to print.
Conclusion
I found the exam theme challenging because its not a theme that relates to graphics easily but with the help of websites such as TheDieline it allowed me to get ideas and be inspired by designers doing similar projects.
I enjoyed working on my prep work because it showed me different ideas i could do for my final piece and resolve any problems i get for the final outcome.
When i complete my final outcome i think it will be happy with it and pleased that i did prep work to make it better and improve it for the exam.
