Rationally subtle and elegant packaging.
In the previous article “When Paper Meets German Crafts"
gift packaging samples made by “Savanna" from Gmund paper mill in Germany was mentioned.
This time “stationery" is the theme of this article.
The Savanna series consists of many different colours and textures. Amongst them, “Bubinga" is used this time.
With the original African language meaning of reddish-brown timber, usually, it is referred to as rosewood in Asia, or a similar type of timber. This type of timber contains luster on its surface. It is also solid in structure and has meticulously uniformed texture.
In Asia, it is common to see this type of timber being used in producing quality custom made furniture.
gift packaging samples made by “Savanna" from Gmund paper mill in Germany was mentioned.
This time “stationery" is the theme of this article.
The Savanna series consists of many different colours and textures. Amongst them, “Bubinga" is used this time.
With the original African language meaning of reddish-brown timber, usually, it is referred to as rosewood in Asia, or a similar type of timber. This type of timber contains luster on its surface. It is also solid in structure and has meticulously uniformed texture.
In Asia, it is common to see this type of timber being used in producing quality custom made furniture.
Gmund debuted the premium stationery product – Detective serie in 2015.
The reasonably sized notepad is suitable to be placed in the front chest pocket of shirts, and can be easily pulled out at anytime required.
The reasonably sized notepad is suitable to be placed in the front chest pocket of shirts, and can be easily pulled out at anytime required.
Carefully observing the packaging method, the surface is wrapped by one single piece of Savanna.
The internal note paper was made by the combination methods of the whole punching, glueing and perforation,
The internal note paper was made by the combination methods of the whole punching, glueing and perforation,
plus detailed reverse folding for finishing.
It matches the typical impression of German design ideology of simple,
refining brief and tidy. It redefines the previous impressions of a small notepad.
“Cube S" also uses Savanna Bubinga for stationery packaging.
The appearance was designed to be a delicate cube, it is positioned as a refined stationery standing on the office desk.
The appearance was designed to be a delicate cube, it is positioned as a refined stationery standing on the office desk.
Special mention, glueing is not required in the converting process at all. It is folded into a cube.
To use this type of converting method requires two speculated conditions :
1. The thickness of the paper cannot be too high, otherwise there will be many defects in closing the box and folding.
2. Given only thin paper can be used, therefore its stiffness and toughness must be able to sustain severe demand.
To use this type of converting method requires two speculated conditions :
1. The thickness of the paper cannot be too high, otherwise there will be many defects in closing the box and folding.
2. Given only thin paper can be used, therefore its stiffness and toughness must be able to sustain severe demand.
By flattening the entire cube, and consider it from the converting perspective,
Savanna Bubinga perhaps is more suitable to be used in packaging design purpose than printing;
because the timber like surface texture is its most unique feature. However it also requires repetitive communication in trial and error when printing, it really puts a printers ability to test.
Savanna Bubinga perhaps is more suitable to be used in packaging design purpose than printing;
because the timber like surface texture is its most unique feature. However it also requires repetitive communication in trial and error when printing, it really puts a printers ability to test.
When facing limited resources, applying embossing or foil blocking is the method to effectively make the texture stand out.
This method is suitable in echoing the simple design style.
“Detective" and “Cube S" are both made from one piece of Savana Bubinga.
Other than the considerations in the waste and cost reduction during the converting process,
it also combines the German rational way of thinking and the skillful converting method into the paper.
Personally, I would like to also see such quality design of fine paper products in Asia.
Other than the considerations in the waste and cost reduction during the converting process,
it also combines the German rational way of thinking and the skillful converting method into the paper.
Personally, I would like to also see such quality design of fine paper products in Asia.