Net Design & Collaborative Working
At this point were still unsure of a format for our packaging as each decision we make will effect the contents, price, producibility of the finished package. We started going through various nets we could use ranging from the simplest to something more complex. Izzie's skills in illustrator really came in handy with the creation of these nets. We found I was better at knowing where to put flaps//walls//the layout of the net, but Izzie was able to make it accurately viable through illustrator. The teamwork me and Izzie have shown so far in this project has really opened my eyes to the benefits of working collaboratively. I think the fact we are able to communicate well with one another goes hand in hand with their only being two of us in the group, so far we've both been on the same page at all points of the project, which has made this brief a lot easier!
If we were to go with one of our bespoke net designs it would give us a visual creative edge on some similar monthly subscription packages. It could make production//practicality a little harder though, and to fit the contents inside the box could be more difficult later on. However trying out these possibilities is good and has pushed us to be exhaustive in the way we are tackling this brief.
Illustrating Icons
Working from the list that Izzie gave me I began doing some illustrations for our pattern//branding. I wanted to make sure I was pulling my weight in our partnership and so tried to be extensive in my drawing of each object. I also played around with abstracting images and twisting them around to make them more interesting than just a 'bog standard' drawing of a pencil or paintbrush. Working in ink allowed me to work quickly and get down bold, brave lines that didn't feel too precious in construction.
Once I felt I had a good amount of images I sent them off to Izzie who subsequently vectorised them and made a repeating pattern. This could then be used practically when we screen printed and digitally for mock ups // branding. Izzie also mocked up a quick welcome letter to be included in our pack briefly explaining our ethos and manifesto!
