Packaging Illustration: Create Imaginative Product Designs
A course by Lisa Perrin , Illustrator, Hand-Lettering Artist, and Professor
Joined December 2020
Combine hand-lettering and illustration techniques to create unique packaging for any product
Combine hand-lettering and illustration techniques to create unique packaging for any product
Joined December 2020
Packaging design is an opportunity to make what you want to see in the world and it’s what illustrator and hand-lettering artist Lisa Perrin specializes in. She has worked for clients including Macy’s, Anthropologie, Penguin Random House, and Harper Collins and has had her art recognized by The Society of Illustrators.
In this course, she takes you through the steps involved in creating unique product packaging of your own. Learn to combine your ideas with historical references to create products that stand out on any shelf.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 8 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (148)
- 4,865 students
- 14 lessons (2h 15m)
- 8 additional resources (0 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Design packaging for a product of your choice using illustration and hand-lettering techniques.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in illustration and hand-lettering or learning to design product packaging.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of illustration and Adobe Photoshop is recommended.
You will need a pencil and paper, a computer with Adobe Photoshop installed, and access to a scanner or camera. A drawing tablet is optional.
Reviews
A course by Lisa Perrin
Lisa Perrin is an illustrator, hand-lettering artist, and professor based in Baltimore, Maryland. She was born in New York and went to college there, achieving a BFA in Drawing and Painting. She later went on to study a Master’s in illustration at MICA where she now works full-time as a professor.
Lisa has worked on over thirty book covers as well as for clients including Macy’s, Anthropologie, Penguin Random House, Harper Collins, Macmillan, The Saturday Evening Post, and Krispy Kreme. Her work has also been recognized by The Society of Illustrators, American Illustration, 3X3 Magazine, and Print Magazine.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Process and Planning
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Materials
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Research and Inspiration
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Ideation and Sketching
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Hand Lettering
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Composition with Grids and Guides
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U3
Composition and Design
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Refining The Sketch in Photoshop
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Refining The Hand Lettering
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Understanding Color Theory
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Establishing the Color Palette
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Creating the Final Art
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U4
Finishing the Piece
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Finishing the Piece
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Sharing Your Work
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FP
Final project
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Packaging Illustration: Create Intricate Product Designs
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pds8586
PlusAmazing course, Lisa! I cannot begin to fathom how much I've learned from this course. Thanks for teaching this class.
rocipons
Muy interesante. Muy buenas explicaciones y muy claro.
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mokkinbirdsong
This course gives a lot inspiration to the creative soul and a great opportunity to add a beautiful work to portfolio. I love Lisa’s illustration style and the way she explains all the steps during this course. I also purchased her book which is a masterpiece.
yonegarciavega
Muy útil
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suelemt698
O curso é muito bom, gostei bastante de como ela utiliza as referências mas no meu caso achei um pouco básico. Se você for iniciante nessa parte acho que vale a pena.
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