Something Later: YEAR 2 - Processes and materials

Following my project proposal, I have sorted my research into different categories; research about materials, research on bags, research on branding and character design, and a case study on a designer that inspires me through their illustration and product placement.

My research on material was to do with how I would be able to create my product in most sustainably economic way. Also, of how this could be done to the highest quality in synergy with my specialism. I mainly looked into the fundamentals, such as paper, printing, and the digital medium as a whole.

My research into bags was to get an idea of the bag as a concept, and how different bags are used for different purposes. I also look into gift bags as a whole, and their utility and function, since this is the direction that I wish to pursue.

My research into character design was exploring the different avenues I could take in regard to the design of the gift bag. I look at gift bags which have a target audience of children, and I look at popular brands and how their character design and ethos has been adapted into this medium.

And finally, to tie up my research, I decided to do a case study on an artist whom has expanded into product design from illustrations, and who is extremely commercially successful.

BIBILOGRAPHY.

O T H E R M A T E R I A L S

http://www.ehow.com/how_7497960_print-jute-bags.html

http://almostfrugal.com/2008/10/29/make-your-own-gift-bags/ - fabric as a different material

P A P E R

http://www.psprint.com/resources/printing-tips-and-techniques/general/best-paper-types-for-printing.asp

http://www.ehow.com/facts_4947675_different-types-printing-paper.html

http://stationery.indiabizclub.com/info/properties_of_paper/types_of_paper

http://www.themarstanpress.co.uk/index.php?Paper_Types

http://www.printingforless.com/paperdescriptions.html

http://www.biltpaper.com/atoz3.asp

http://www.trueart.info/types_of_paper.htm

http://photo.tutsplus.com/articles/post-processing-articles/quick-tip-understanding-printing-paper-types/

http://www.paperonline.org/paper-production/paper-finishing/types-of-finish
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper
http://www.tappi.org/paperu/all_about_paper/papermade.htm
http://www.tomtheprinter.co.uk/2007/01/choosing-paper-for-your-print-project.html
sustainability
http://www.lusabooks.com/
http://www.torraspapel.com/en-us/sostenibilidad/lasostenibilidaddelpapel/pages/default.aspx
http://www.twosides.info/#page=Latest-5