wrapping paper patterns

Pattern process for greetings cards range. I really wanted to explore more into pattern for this brief as I felt I was a little stuck on the same imagery.  I really like the last few as I feel they are a little different and stand out. I like the arrangement and how it is a little random yet organised.

wrapping paper

Open publication - Free publishing - More paper

Printed and Ready

Here is a final shot of the greetings cards I made for the Book Fair in manchester.  I am really considering extending this brief for after I get back from my honeymoon so as to make the most of the images and range.  I really enjoyed doing these and would love to see them across more products and cards.

Final prints for book fair

These are the images I took to print with James.  I am printing 24 so there is a chance I will chose another design so that I can have 6 of each but also I may ask around and see which is most popular around the studio and just print 6 more of them.

I am really happy with these. They are simple and sweet and suitable for the audience.

Continuation of cup pattern for greetings cards

I have looked specifically at 2 colour pallets.  One which is quite soft and feminine and the other bright and contrasting.  When it comes to the printing of it and how the colours stand out I think I prefer the brighter colours as they seem to work really well together.
I briefly spoke to amber and she mentioned about rather than just using my own created type I could use existing type and manipulate them to create something new so that typographically they are still correct (kerning, leading, size etc.)

Type Play

These are some of my initial type ideas for the greetings cards for the book fair.  

Book fair brief

Title.  Greetings cards for the manchester book fair.


Description.  Design a range of greetings cards to sell at Manchester Book fair on the 22nd October. 


Concept.  I want to create a range of patterns which can be used across a range of stationery eventually but to start with be used just on Greetings cards for the book fair.  They will be based on thinks people may collect/hobbies etc as it is something someone will want to buy FOR someone with those interests.  


They must.  They will have to be suitable for those attending the book fair - creatives/students/professional creatives/collectors.  
This is good as I feel I have a good understanding of this as I am the audience for the this project.  I could imagine it will be people of a similar age and position who would attend the book fair.  


Mandatory requirements.  20 greetings cards with a range of designs.  


Deadline.  17th October