Packaging Design through analogue experimentation
A course by Pata Studio , Graphic design studio
Learn how to use analogue techniques to tell a story through your packaging designs.
Learn how to use analogue techniques to tell a story through your packaging designs.
Step into the captivating world of packaging design with this online course led by Zeynep Başay, co-founder of the award-winning design studio Pata. Explore the art of creating visually stunning packaging using analogue experiments. Unleash your creativity and learn the process of transforming everyday goods into unique, handcrafted designs that stand out.
In this course, Zeynep will guide you through the entire design process, from understanding a client's brief to presenting your final product. Discover the power of visual exploration through mood boards and mind maps. Make your first design choices in terms of logo, typography, and color palette.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 14 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (16)
- 288 students
- 17 lessons (2h 43m)
- 14 additional resources (5 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 Illustrator
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
In the final project of this course, you'll have the opportunity to design a packaging box for a chocolate bar. However, you're free to choose any product you like to apply the concepts and techniques taught throughout the course. Let your creativity run wild as you bring your unique vision to life and create a captivating packaging design that reflects your personal style.
Who is this online course for?
This course is perfect for aspiring designers, creative professionals, and anyone interested in exploring the world of packaging design. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the fundamentals or an experienced designer seeking to enhance your skills, this course offers valuable insights and practical techniques for creating outstanding handcrafted packaging designs.
Requirements and materials
No prior experience is necessary, but a basic knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator will be beneficial.
To take this course, you'll need drawing, painting, or art materials of your choice to experiment with analogue techniques. Additionally, a basic knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator will be helpful as you refine and enhance your designs digitally.
Reviews
A course by Pata Studio
Zeynep Başay is the co-founder of Pata, an award-winning design studio specializing in branding, packaging design, and illustration. With a passion for creating timeless designs, Zeynep brings her unique perspective and expertise to the world of packaging design. Her work has been recognized and featured in various publications and design blogs, showcasing her commitment to craftsmanship and eco-friendly practices.
As an experienced designer, Zeynep embraces the power of analogue tools and experiments to add a personal touch to her designs. Her love for nature and vintage styles shines through in her work, as she combines old-world charm with modern aesthetics. Through this course, Zeynep shares her creative process and insights, empowering students to create outstanding handcrafted packaging designs.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Designing the Skeleton
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Materials
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Understanding the Brief
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The Mood Board 1
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The Mood Board 2
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The Mind Map and Concept Sketches
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The Logo, Typography, and Colour Palette
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U3
The Packaging Design
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Playing with Brush and Ink
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Experimenting with Charcoal
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Exploring Linocut
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Adobe Photoshop: Selecting, Scanning, and Editing the Visuals
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Adobe Illustrator: Creating the 'Cutter Guide' and Preparing the Design 1
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Adobe Illustrator: Creating the 'Cutter Guide' and Preparing the Design 2
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U4
Finalising and Documenting the Design
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Printing and Making Mock-Ups
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Adding Personality
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The Client Presentation
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FP
Final project
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Analogue Experimentation for Packaging Design
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Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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oscarsico
hola, el curso me gusto por la creatividad en el desarrollo del packaging. un abrazo. oscar
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ruizc2010
Demasiado maravilloso y hermoso, muchas gracias por compartir tan valiosa enseñanza!! :)
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liyart
PlusThank you so much, Zeynep Başay! The course is so inspiring and inviting creativity to work , to look for and to explore new territories. I'm looking forward for other courses. Thanks a lot!
joanna_f
Competent and interesting course. The teacher guides you step by step.
meliribarne
Très interessant!
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