Final Decoration

Here I am experimenting with the aesthetics of my decorational item bags. The net is incredibly simple, which is cut and folded to create a simple bag. However due to the simplicity I think it is important to make sure the detail of the designs is just right. I think I am going to print these designs on a stock that is translucent, tracing paper for example, so that the consumer can see whats inside without opening the bag. Also I think this is a good idea because the items that are going inside the bags are colourful ones, mini smarties etc, which will only add to the vibrancy of the package. Due to the fact I want the bags to be translucent it means I should use white as the predominant colour. This way nothing will be printed in that area, ensuring a certain amount of visibility through the bag. Below are a few experiments with colour.

Decorational Items

Below I have started to experiment with what my 'decorational items' packaging will look like. At this point in time I'm not sure what colours I'm going with but I definitely like the look of some below. In terms of complete personal preference I feel the yellow, blue and pink ones work particularly well. The design in the bottom left corner is the most complicated if the six, and without doubt my favourite one. I like the idea of combining all three of these colours into a more interesting design.

Below are six larger scale experimentations. From top to bottom you can see a variety of different combinations. There is definitely something eye catching about the second one down, yellow and black, it seems to work really well. Apart from that I also like the third and sixth one down.

I thought it important to print out a few different experiments to see which ones looks the best when physically in front of the customer. Below are three of these prototypes and below that is an image of where these packages will fit within my skull shaped package with the icing tubes below and the cutter above.

Decoration Packaging

I realised it was about time I started thinking of design ideas for my three packages which will contain my provided 'decorational items'. I have settled on including chocolate chips, orange and lemon wedges and choco beans or 'mini smarties' if you will. I want these packages to bear a striking resemblance to my icing tubes so they will incorporate bright colours and simple shapes, such as triangles, to create a more intricate and mesmerising aesthetic. Below are a few images of what I am brainstorming.