Graphics and Packaging Production

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Graphics and Packaging Production
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Rob Thompson
SeriesThe Manufacturing Guides
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:208
Dimensions(mm): Height 230,Width 220
Category/GenreGraphic design
Product design
ISBN/Barcode 9780500289884
ClassificationsDewey:741.6
Audience
General
Illustrations 448 Illustrations, color

Publishing Details

Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publication Date 30 January 2012
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Whether professionals or students, designers must be fully informed about how their designs can be produced efficiently and effectively. Essential and enjoyable, this is the reference to designing graphics and packaging for mass production. With over 400 specially commissioned photographs and technical illustrations, it describes more than 35 manufacturing processes, from the traditional and established to emerging technologies. Clear and highly detailed, the book is organized into three easily referenced parts: * forming and construction * graphics production * finishing techniques An explanation of each manufacturing process provides a full technical description; analysis of typical applications and the design opportunities it offers; and information on cost, speed and environmental impact. Each process is accompanied by detailed step-by-step case studies that show a product or component being manufactured by a leading international supplier. Photographs of geometry, detail, colour and surface finish complete all the practical information designers will need.

Author Biography

Rob Thompson is an award-winning designer and the author of Manufacturing Processes for Design Professionals. Martin Thompson has received D&AD, Campaign Press, One Show and British Lion awards for his advertising Photography