The ABC of Packaging Design:
Custom Mock-Ups
Skill Level: Designers at any level
No. of Students: 900+
Class Length: 1 hour 12 minutes
Software Required: Adobe Photoshop + Adobe Illustrator
Class content
Let’s make your packaging projects look realistic!
In the class you will learn four different mock-up techniques, from quick and easy solutions to building your own bespoke mock-up library.
You’ll learn what are mock-ups and why they’re so important, we’ll also go over at which stage of your workflow you should start thinking about mock-ups.
What we’ll cover:
→ What mock-ups are is and why they’re so important
→ Lighting and composition in relation to mock-up scenes
→ Four different mock-up techniques that you’ll be able to choose from based on the time you have on your hands, the type of project, etc
Who is this class for?
Whether if you’ve just started your design journey and you want to learn about mock-ups, why they’re so important and how to create them, or if you’re a more experienced designer and want to level-up your mock-up game for your next client presentation!
First technique:
Adobe Photoshop
For this technique we will be creating a very simple three quarter view of a popsicle box; we will create this box from scratch in Adobe Photoshop & in Adobe Dimension. We’ll do it in two different software so you can see which one works best for you!
Second technique:
Online Mock-Ups
For this technique we will be using an online mock-up of a PET bottle; we will go through online versus paid mock-ups and understand all their layers. We will create a bottle for kale juice!
Third technique:
Stock Imagery
For this project we will use stock imagery to create super realistic mock-ups! We will create multiple mock-ups using multiple images from the same shoot a beauty brand serum.
Fourth technique:
Bespoke Mock-Up Library
For this project we will build our own photography studio and shoot unique compositions!
We will shoot one composition and use it for two very different projects; a playful ice-cream brand and a more premium body souffle.
Student Reviews
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Student Reviews 〰️
I've been designing retail packaging for many years and the instructor had a really fresh take on what is usually the least creative side to packaging.
Bill Wachsmuth - Skillshare
I am about to do some packaging design and I found your class super helpful! You definitely open my eyes about the back of pack... never thought of it before! So that's great!!
Ana Maria MJ - Skillshare
This class exceeded my expectations!
I recommend it for beginner levels. Excellent teacher and explain everything nicely.
Khaled Hamad - Skillshare
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