START (MAKING THE BOX GRAPHICS)

Select theme for design

Is it suitable for target audience

No

Yes

START (MAKING THE BOX)

Make sure all the measurements are correct on the template for your

box.

START (MAKING THE POS DISPLAY)

Choose theme for packaging and then search internet for suitable images that are of high resolution, so that

they will not be pixelated when cropped.

Are the images suitable and not pixelated when fitted onto the design

layout.

NoYes

START (ASSEMBLING ALL PARTS)

File the edges of the acrylic parts smooth and clean out any dust particles from the images/text.

Are the edges smooth and the

whole design clean?

NoYes

FINISH FINISH FINISH FINISH

Search internet for suitable images to place onto Photoshop file.

Production Systems Planning TOP TRUMPS

Are the images suitable for the

box size?

NoYes

Make sure the images are at a high resolution that the images/text will

not be pixelated when printed.

Yes

Are the images/text clear to read and stand

out on the packaging?

YesNo

Check that the design is suitable and of high quality so that no outlines or

pixels can be seen.

Have you decided on the right format of

your design and are the colours correct?

Take screen shots of work to show progression.

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Vectroize images/text so that they are monochrome. Erase any

lines/shading that is not wanted.

Make sure that vectorized images/text are not pixelated and that they are clear to

see.

Check measurements and outlines making sure that they are the correct colours for either being etched or cut.

Are measurements and outlines

correct?

Choose coloured acrylic for your packaging and then send design to the

cutter plotter.

Have you chosen a suitable colour?

Press okay for the cutter plotter to cut out your design. Clean and file edges

smooth for a professional finish.

Are edges safe? And images

clear?

No

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Are the measurements

right?

Cut out template using hand tools, e.g. cutting knife , ruler and surface mat – this will help make sure that the edges are straight and that it is

evenly cut.

Are the edges straight and

accurate?

Once completely accurate, glue the edges very carefully together leaving

drying space in-between.

Are the edges glued together precisely so

that there are no gaps?

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Apply super glue along the edges of one part and then stick to another.

Each time you assemble a part leave a drying space in-between so that it

stays secure and so that it wont move whilst being fixed together

Are the parts precisely assembled so that there is no gaps or un-even

surfaces?

Leave to set over-night, and then take final, professional photos to put

into the project.

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

TASK SEQUENCE5 hours per week

Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 41 Find a theme and collect images/text for POS 1 Hour2 Re-design the ‘Top’ part of the text 2 hours3 Re-design the ‘Trumps’ part of the text 1 hour

4Vectorize images and erase any shading not wanted. Colour outlines to show what is being cut and etched 1 hour

5Check measurements of POS design and choose colour of material (acrylic). Send design to cutter plotter and re-check measurements, then select okay. 1 hour

6Clean out dust and file down edges so that POS is smooth and safe. Take photos of it. Then use super glue to assemble parts together, leaving drying time in between each part

2 hours

7 Create rest of the graphics for box and then check that it is clear to read when printed and that images/text aren’t pixelated. 2 hours

8Transfer design onto box template and then print it out. Cut out design using hand tools and making sure that the edges are straight .

1 hour

9 Glue edges of box’s together neatly and leave them to dry for a while 1 hour

10Make sure POS display is even and is free-standing. Use a black marker pen to colour in the etching to make the design’s stand out and leave to dry for 5 mins

1 hour

11 Take photos of POS display before placing the boxes in them. Take final photos for coursework. 1 hour

Production Schedule Planning TOP TRUMPS

Production Photo-Diary

Annotate the images to point out evidence of:•Health and Safety•Accuracy & Precision•Attention to detail

1. 2.3.

4.

5. 6. 7. 8.

9. 10. 11. 12.

13.

Production Photo-Diary TOP TRUMPS

Annotate the images to point out evidence of:•Health and Safety•Accuracy & Precision•Attention to detail

1.

7.

6.5.4.

3.2.

PRESENTATION OF THE FINISHED PRODUCT TOP TRUMPS