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Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Choosing The Right Food Packaging Illustration

By Jaclyn Hurley


When people think of food they tend to think of how it tastes. However the fact is that there is a period before what we eat goes into our mouths. When you are in a grocery store or a supermarket you look along shelves and decide what you want to buy. Inevitably the images of the products tend to attract attention and this is why choosing the right food packaging illustration is so important.

The easiest way to find potential illustrators is to look them up online. While some will work for agencies a number of them may also work independently. You may also want to look for graphic design agencies but ideally you want to find someone that specifically specialises in illustrating food.

This is why before approaching an illustrator you need to consider this. Think about your target audience. Once you have an idea of who you are marketing the product towards it then helps to look around and see similar products on the shelves. You do not and should not wish to copy other designs but it can help to generate ideas for a final brief.

The idea behind a brief is to give details explaining to the illustrator what you want. It should tell them about who is going to buy the product and how you would like it presented to the customer. They should then be able to give you feedback and tell you how they will work on your brief.

When talking to an illustrator you need to give them the brief. Telling them what you want and who you are targeting the product towards will give them more of an idea of the right kind of illustration. If you do not provide enough information then this can often delay the process as they ask questions about what you want.

However you may also have to factor in agency fees into the final cost. An independent illustrator may not need to charge an agency fee but may well be less experienced than someone who gets a lot of agency work. There is also the issue of your own personal preference in terms of their style.

This is why you should know the background of the illustrator. Meeting them in person is a good chance to discuss their work. They should be willing to say where they studied and mention previous clients they have worked with. Ideally they will also have testimonials and people you can contact.

You can find various freelance individual illustrators and food based graphic design agencies by looking online. It also helps to look for testimonials and feedback from previous clients who have used their services. This will allow you to find the ideal illustrator to suit your needs.




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