// packaging

journal studio
Industrial Designer // Project Co-Lead
design strategy and packaging created with Liz Alexander

challenge
create a planogram of products and packaging in two months
goal
design engaging packaging for a sub-line of products
research
looking at inspo
working with content on copy
working with legal on piece count and translations
ideation + iteration
exploring different forms
figuring out dimensions
determining a consistent aesthetic for all SKUs
finding folds to hold in product without adhesive
implementation
finalizing the custom dieline and artwork
QA-ing spelling, colors, print quality, etc.
working with legal for one final review

impact
we successfully created a family of products and packaging in two months
the open, tactile packaging was a key selling point for buyers (like Michaels and Joann)the page brought in over $10k in a 24 hour period

label it
Industrial Designer // Project Co-Lead
design strategy and packaging created with Liz Alexander

challenge
create packaging to show off our retro-modern label maker
goal
design a box to fit all pieces, pass legal standards, and fit within the brand
research
looking at retro inspo
working with content on copy
working with legal on piece count and translations
ideation + iteration
exploring different shapes for packaging
ideating around photography
implementation
finalizing the custom dieline and artwork
QA-ing spelling, colors, print quality, etc.
working with legal for one final review

impact
the aesthetics of this design led to us evolving the look of the We R brand