Archive for March, 2011

Feedback from Holly about Soap Labels/Packaging:

Joy said the class wanted to know why we liked the packaging of the soaps we ordered. Good Fortunes was intially the card that grabbed me. The site had several to choose from not being their logo but loved the style ( online it appeared to be letterpress) I chose the grapefruit bar for the scent ultimately and the rubber band cord looked interesting to also liked the flower style on the card. As for the smaller bar – I liked alot of her website and graphics and wanted to see another of her packaging – picked that one for the citrus graphics mostly and the style looked completely different from the card. The goat milk ( Chivas ) was the logo mostly (goat in circle) and they change the color according to scent. That particlur color wasn’t my favorite but the scent won out. Liked the brown background paper. Both are very polished to me partly the paper of both companies has a shine to it. I don’t think I’m drawn to that finish on the paper? Another soap company I came across was bodygoodiesonline.com – She used a rubberband with her logo on the bar to hold the paper label on – you have to choose a soap to see it on the site. She’s been picked up by whole foods and at the bottom of her home page is a fantastic tub with fun bubbles and blue bird which I thought was delightful her bubbles I think she caries through onto the other packaging. Another thought is the idea of repurposing / recylcing very much appeals to me. Hope that helps.

Feedback from Joy about Soap Labels/Packaging

We both loved the Good Fortune card – the grapefruit, the whole look.  It was maybe a little overboard with information in total, but loved the card.  The small soap seemed overkill to me – but very sleek.  The owner of that company is an artist, graphic design person and it shows.

The Chivas goat bar was very professional and seemed to fit their logo, name and identity reall well – to me.

I’ll bring you another one today which is so underdone.

I like the idea of being able to give it as a gift and having it look good/cute/nice.

Hope that helps.

Assignment

Design a residential kitchen that measures 15′-0″ x 18′-0″. Include an eat-in bar that will seat 4 – 5 people and the following appliances. Measurements vary by manufacturer, but these are typical approximations.

• Refrigerator: 36″w x 66″ h
• Range: 30″ or 36″w (includes an oven in the base)
• Cooktop: 30″ or 36″w
• Wall Oven: 27″w x 22″h x 27″d (single), 27″w x 45″h x 27″d (double)
• Microwave Oven: 24″w x 15″h x 20″d (counter top), 30″w x 15″h x 15″d (vent hood), 27″w x 19″h x 16″d (built-in)
• Dishwasher: 24″w x 34″h x 24″d

Use the following measurements for cabinetry guidelines:

• Lower Cabinets: 36″h x 24″d (standard) w/30″d option as needed
• Upper Cabinets: install 18″ above counter, 12″d (height variable)
• Back Splash: 4″h min., waterproof material, 18″h preferred (goes to underside of upper cabinets)
• Toe Space: 3″d x 4″h (typical)
• Upper Soffit/Furdown: 12″-14″d (depending on finish moulding used), upper cabinets can extend to ceiling
• Eating Bar Options: 30″h w/ 18″h chair seat height, 36″h w/24″h bar stools, 42″h w/30″ bar stools

As with the previous projects, students are advised to find a picture of a kitchen interior as a reference for the design. This facilitates “seeing and understanding,” and aids in making design decisions quickly to develop a realistic view.

The final drawing sheet should include a rendered one-point perspective (ink, art pencil and marker) along with a floor plan of the kitchen drafted in ink only.

Schedule

• Tuesday, Mar. 22: Introduce project and one-point perspective methodology
• Thursday, April 7: Project 4 due at the beginning of class

Project = 15% of final course grade.