[libreoffice-design] Re: Packaging idea for LibreOffice software

Le 2011-07-09 14:24, Nik a écrit :
> Hi all,
>
> I've been buried under research for the last few months and I've just
> returned to see that I'm buried under hundreds of Emails to get through.
> While I'll work through them in the next few days to catch up, there was
> something I wanted to show you guys before I left, but didn't...
>
> It is a packaging idea for people who distribute LibO on CD/DVD.
> Granted, it's not going to be everyone's idea of "practical" or
> "professional" but it does demonstrate a valuable link to our values and
> gives us a chance to really stand out.
> Why?
> Because the package is made entirely from paper.
>
> A4 paper and A3 paper, folded in on itself, to hide the edges and in a
> way that makes the packaging both a brochure, and a case.
> It fits two Discs neatly, can be printed on any printer (bleed is
> accounted for).
> It does not require any glueing or cutting (true to the values of
> Origami, from which it is inspired).
> If printed on 100% recycled paper (as intended) it would show our
> commitment to sustainability. More than traditional PVC cases at least.
> Above all else, it is actually just very nice to hold. Many people I
> gave it to said it reminded them of old 5.25inch floppy disks from "back
> in the day".
>
> Intrigued?...
> http://liberated.nikashsingh.org/html/papercase.html
>
> This might be more of an idea that sits well with us tree-hugging
> student-types, but I just thought it might be worth sharing.
> If you guys think it's worth exploring, I can upload the template so you
> can print one and fold it for yourself.
> It really has to be held to be appreciated I think.
>
> And it may be the best existing indication of how I imagine our
> "branding language" could look and feel.
> Simple, clean, honest, pure and vibrant.
>
> -Nik
>
>
> Bernhard, Christoph, I'm really off-tempo here, if there is anything I
> should work on immediately (while I have this break) or anything I left
> unfinished please let me know.

Great idea! I would also use it. I can also see it printed on card stock 
to make it more rigid.

Cheers

Marc


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