Packaging Prototypes

As part of my promotional pack, I want to include some sort of small box that could fit in a small piece of jewellery, for example a set of rings or a pair of earrings. I want to incorporate my print I created into most of my work, so I tried out a few different ways I could do this. I downloaded box templates off the internet and uploaded them onto Photoshop, where I then inserted my chosen prints. I made two different styles; a cube shaped box, and a more rectangular/oval shaped box, just to compare and contrast to see which would be better suited to my theme and the type of jewellery I would be using. Once I had done this, I printed both designs out on normal A4 paper, and also acetate. During the construction of the boxes, I noticed that putting together the boxes made of acetate was a lot more difficult than the paper ones, as the acetate isn't quite as flexible and the paper, and also doesn't crease as easily, meaning the edges of the boxes aren't as crisp as the ones made of paper. I also experimented with two different types of print. I preferred the box with the original print I produced from the sample made from pva glue mixed with chalk, ink and Brusho. This print stood out a bit more than the edited print, which I created by layering the original print with my fabric sample; this print didn't come across as clear as I'd hoped. When it came to the style of box I want, I am still unsure as to which one to go for, as I don't know exactly what type of jewellery I will be putting into it yet. 

This is the skeleton of the cube box that I made, on the top is the acetate one, and below is the paper one. I thought this print was a lot stronger than the other one I have used, as it is more prominent and eye catching. 

This is the other rectangular/oval shaped box I have made. The print isn't very clear on either the paper or the acetate prototypes. I wasn't too pleased with the outcome of this box as the print let it down, I would try making it again with the other print instead. 

This is the final result of the cube box, I quite like how the print turned out on this as it is slightly clearer than the previous one, however the acetate isn't the best material to work with when trying to make a box, as it doesn't crease easily, therefore it was difficult to get the box to stay in shape.

This is the final result of the cube box, but this time using just normal paper. I think this one looks a lot more neat and professional than the one made from acetate, as the creases are crisper, and the print is a lot bolder. I think I would be more than likely to go with this print, using a thin, white card to manufacture the box, if I am going to go ahead and make one as part of my promotional pack.