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ST: Did the engineering process differ since you were using words as
opposed to images?
MP: It definitely did. Usually, engineering an image will have more
leeway in the design process in terms of finding the right properties.
(For these), at first, the engineering process was the same as always. The
designer blocked out the initial shape that they wanted the sculpture to be
and then carved away at it. When adding the letters to the initial shape, the
designer had to make sure that they were not only legible, but also specific
widths so that the sculpture would be structurally sound in assembly.
ST: Can you describe the process through which the four themes
were created?
MP: Confetti Thank You was the first of the designs, created with our
This confetti design was the first in the series.
the emphasis on the recipient's ability to easily read and understand
the sculpture. "
I interviewed Pechar about the challenges this quartet of designs
posed as they were being engineered into paper life.
ST: How did the concept for these cards arise?
MP: The design started as an idea from our business partners; we
received several requests (for) creative thank-yous with a simple
message. (Producing designs that would) fit any professional or
personal relationship, while still meeting our standards for excellence,
(required) a completely different approach.
business partners in mind. There was quite a bit of concepting done
before we aligned on Confetti, so we had several other ideas to choose
from when we decided to offer additional varieties. Floral, Fruity, and
Artistic Thank You reflect the designers' own gravitation towards bright
colors and expressive patterns. And each are a fit for many different
relationships and styles, no matter what you're expressing gratitude for.
ST: What obstacles did you encounter during the engineering
process?
MP: These designs had to be approached with the mindset of both a
3D and a graphic designer. One of the biggest obstacles was finding the
right way to design the message. There were a few prototypes where the
designer experimented with how the text would be read.
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be reincarnated as me.
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