DCO10003 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Design Rationale, Page Layout, Cmyk Color Model
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The prototype form, function and the human response. Enable designers to check usability, functionality, scale and materials. Page layout of rationale book think about it. Show how the package operates communicate through functionality diagrams. Include clear, simple technical drawings and flat lays of your graphic design. Use adobe illustrator group flats together in scale. Pathfinder and shapebuilder tools in illustrator are very useful for creating flatlays. Dimensions must go in broken line unless lines are too small, then dimensions should go outside it. Cuts next to the fold for flexibility so as not to distort the box. Maybe take some boxes apart to see how they mould the cardboard. That way it takes stress off the folds and corners. Folds need to compensate for thickness of material (gsm) and folds. Consider the pms or cmyk colour value of what you are printing.
