Design Print-Ready Product Packaging

Simona PfreundnerDec 4, 2014Lessons: 15Length: 1.8 hours

Graphic Design Packaging Design Adobe Illustrator

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6.1 Available Print Finishes

Now we will explore a few popular printing options in regards to print finishes. Sometimes a simple yet effective spot varnish, an embossed logo or a hot stamp can make your packaging go from OK to WOW.

1.Introduction
1 lesson, 01:24

1.1
Introduction
01:24

2.How to Get Started
3 lessons, 14:21

2.1
How to Get Started
05:45

2.2
Product Information
04:13

2.3
Packaging Sizes and Shapes
04:23

3.Plan Your Packaging
2 lessons, 13:27

3.1
Decide on a Shape
05:53

3.2
Workspace and Document Preparation
07:34

4.Create Your Die-line in Adobe Illustrator
3 lessons, 28:45

4.1
Create the Die-Line
07:18

4.2
Test Your Die-Line
10:21

4.3
Refining Your Die-Line
11:06

5.Design the Packaging
3 lessons, 33:58

5.1
Apply Design to the Die-Line
10:53

5.2
Lay Out the Design Elements
11:40

5.3
Add Legal Requirements
11:25

6.Prepare for Print
2 lessons, 17:02

6.1
Available Print Finishes
05:08

6.2
File Preparation
11:54

7.Conclusion
1 lesson, 01:48

7.1
Conclusion
01:48

Simona Pfreundner

My name is Simona Pfreundner, and I’m an independent graphic designer based in Montreal, Canada. I am a very creative woman with a big love for illustration, speak three languages, and solve problems with visual solutions in a colorful way.

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6.1 Available Print Finishes

1.Introduction1 lesson, 01:24

2.How to Get Started3 lessons, 14:21

3.Plan Your Packaging2 lessons, 13:27

4.Create Your Die-line in Adobe Illustrator3 lessons, 28:45

5.Design the Packaging3 lessons, 33:58

6.Prepare for Print2 lessons, 17:02

7.Conclusion1 lesson, 01:48