Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Many Times A Great Food Packaging Illustration Is A Deciding Factor

By Marcia Marks


Every brand or product needs a logo. From examples such as the tick on a pair of Nike trainers to food packaging illustration, these small and simple designs carry a great amount of meaning to both the discerning and undiscerning eye. But choosing such a logo or design is difficult and is often beyond the ability of many business minded company or brand owners.

Luckily there is a wealth of people who are just so design oriented who are more than willing and able to do the work for those who haven't a clue. There are a number of steps to be taken however in finding and organizing such a project. Following these simple steps will ensure a smooth and successful project in the creation of your brand logo.

Firstly, always remember that color is vitally important when designing any logo. Color is not a random choice and when used in certain order or conjunctions conveys a number of certain ideas. Bright colors grab the eye and pull the viewer in whilst drab and grey color pallets will likely be glazed over by the viewer in favor of another product.

Secondly, avoid cliche, when designing a brand logo. There are number of recurring themes and ideas towards logo design that have gotten long in the tooth and continue to crop up again and again as lazy designers fall back on old and overdone methods of design. Always keep it fresh and differentiate yourself from the crowd.

The third important tip is that of authenticity. Packaging that is run-of-the-mill or generic will never attract the eye. Packages should be catching to the eye and instantly interesting and enticing to the viewer of the item in question.

Once the designer begins their work they will most likely present you with a number of concept ideas for you to choose which your favorite is. You need to weigh up the pros and cons of each design. Such choices include: does this represent my company and will the colors work within the overall company identity of my brand.

Always remember to give feedback to your designer during this process. Letting them know exactly what you feel about each design will go a long way towards helping them develop a design that is more to your liking. Look at the design process as a journey rather than a destination.

Designing logo for your product or food packaging illustration does not need to be a difficult or laborious process. Finding the right designer and prepping them accordingly will help to make this process a far easier one. Never be afraid to ask for help.




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