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Top 10 Package Design Books

by | Dec 19, 2013 | Articles, Design | 1 comment

Looking to step up your package design game, but not sure where to start? Yes, there are a tonne of resources online to offer education and inspiration, but we’re a big believer in the idea that there’s nothing quite like a good old-fashioned book. With that thought in mind, we’ve rounded up our top 10 favorite books on the world of package design!

1. Package Design Workbook: The Art and Science of Successful Packaging by Stephen Depuis and John Silva

This is a great intro into everything that goes behind the world of package design– and trust us, there’s more than you think! The Package Design Workbook is split into three main sections and six chapters that cover the history, art, and science of package design as well as all of the best tools, tips, and tricks of the trade.

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2. The Package Design Book 2 by Pentawards

This hefty hard cover is more than just “an international guide to contemporary packaging”. Yes, it does offer a thorough overview of the ins and outs of the quality packaging world but its heftiness and luxe design also makes it a great coffee table show piece.

3. Packaging Essentials: 100 Design Principles for Creating Packages (Design Essentials) by Sarah Roncarelli

If you’re struggling to find inspiration for new packaging ideas, or simply want to keep up to date with what’s going on in the industry than this book is a must have.

4. Structural Packaging: Design Your Own Boxes and 3D Forms by Paul Jackson

Structural Packaging has received high praise as a guide to creating 3-D packaging forms to suit any individual need or function. This book is sure to instill a sense of knowledge and confidence in the reader and inspire incredible innovation!

5. 1000 Package Designs: A Comprehensive Guide to Packing it In by Grid

This collection of 1000 of the best quality packaging designs all over the world is sure to inspire.

6. Box Bottle Bag: The World’s Best Package Designs from TheDieline.com by Andrew Gibbs

Andrew Gibbs runs one of the most influential packaging design blogs. This book is a collection of the “best of” from TheDieline.com as well as some brand new projects.

7. Advanced Packaging (Structural Package Design) by Pepsin Press

This book is an ideal resource for the reader who already has a solid base of knowledge in the packaging field. As the title suggests, it is not for beginners!

8. Exploring Package Design (Design Exploration) by Chuck Groth

If you’re looking for a thorough overview of each of the steps necessary to create high impact packaging for any specific target audience, this is the book for you.

9. Packaging Design: Successful Product Branding From Concept to Shelf by Marianne R. Klimchuk and Sandra A. Krasovec

Historical, technical, and psychological insight into the world of packaging design.

10. Really Good Packaging Explained: Top Design Professionals Critique 300 Package Designs and Explain What Makes Them Work by Rob Wallace, Bronwen Edwards, Marianne Klimchuk and Sharon Werner

Yes, the title is long, but it’s definitely accurate! Ever looked at a remarkable example of packaging and wondered what made it so striking? After this great read, you’ll never be faced with such a conundrum again!

Steve Andrews is am a post graduate in literature and and my interest lies in exploring new ideas. I love it when I come across a new thought, theory or idea and I love sharing it with the people around. Follow me @ Stumbleupon

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