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What is a Die – Cut Boxes?

What is a Die Cut ? a process used in manufacturing where material is cut or punched out with a die, (or a shape).  This piece of material can be a  developable surface (like a folding box)

Die Cut Pattern

What you need to do before the design challenge. Bring the Die Cut box pattern into Photoshop and create a motif design using colors and shapes. Print out your motif design and box on a piece of paper. Cut out the pattern and fold on fold lines. Glue together to make the box. Make certain your name and class period is somewhere on your design.

What is a motif? A dominant theme or central idea. A repeated figure or design in design, architecture or decoration.

Die Cut Boxes

Die Cut Box Styles

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Design Challenge Decide on a product that you would like to design new die cut packaging. Design a simple die cut package that is made to fit onto one piece of 8.5” x 11” paper. Use folding, cutting and scoring techniques to simulate a die-cut cardboard package. You must have a specific product in mind for your design.

Challenge Continued Sketch your design on graph paper using a ruler. Remember measurements must be exact or else the box does not work. One design is approved, you will sketch the final in Autocad. The Autocad sketch will then be imported into Photoshop where you will incorporate the graphic design for your package design. Print your package on a piece of card stock and construct the completed package.

Ergonomics- is the aspect of design or engineering concerned with human needs and human form. The field is also called human engineering or human factor engineering. Aesthetics-(or esthetics) the study of the mind and emotions in relation to the sense of beauty. The way someone perceives the world visually.

Criteria/ Constraints The die cut box must fit on an 8.5”x11” paper. The die cut must have fold lines, cut lines, flaps for tucking and gluing. The die cut must have a creative motif that pertains to the product and die cut that you are designing.

Time Line Pre-made Pattern exercise -cut and draw Due 11/21 Premade pattern in Photoshop- -design motif in photoshop, print, and construct Due 11/25 Design your own die cut box- -thumbnail sketches Due 12/1 -annotated sketch Due 12/1 -Cad drawn sketch Due 12/5 -Motif and product design Due 12/9 -Completed project Due 12/11