by Wang Shaoqiang (Editor)
This book presents creative and innovative packaging design examples, explaining the basic principles of packaging from different perspectives, such as structure, materials, and visual design. It features a variety of classic and new packaging materials, and provides an overview on the application of these materials in packaging. A good packaging design infuses energy into the product, as well as sparking consumers' interest in exploring the product within. The publication discusses fundamental issues relating to packaging structure and showcases innovative packaging design, taking into account the main functions of packaging: protection, portability and interactivity. With the die-cut patterns, the book also offers readers hands-on experiences of wrapping.
Author Biography
Wang Shaoqiang is a professor at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts (China) and Doctoral Supervisor at the College of Arts and Humanities of the Macau University of Science and Technology. He is a prolific editor whose titles focus on design, art and life. He is also the editor of Design 360° magazine and the Asia-Pacific Design yearbook. He has been invited to lecture at numerous universities, design academies and organizations, and he has been a jury member for China's most prestigious design and illustration awards.