Hardcover, 8.5" x 11.75", 3.73lb, 256 pages, ISBN 1931241384
The latest and most creative design solutions from around the world are presented in Packaging 9, an international collection of the best 3-D designs. As packaging design becomes more and more integrated into a full circle brand positioning, our selection focuses on the highest standards of execution and innovation. This edition features an interview with vernacular package collector Tamar Cohen, a conversation with Norway VOSS Water founder about the business of bottled water, and an inspiring sampling of innovative materials from the NY Material ConneXion library. With more than 400 full-color illustrations, including close-up shots on the packaging designs, the annual is divided into categories such as Food & Beverage, Promotion, Cosmetics and more. This edition includes indices, credits and captions explaining the client's brief and how the designer has responded to it.