Ep 33: Special Guest: Andrew Gibbs
For this special episode, the gang is joined by Andrew Gibbs, Founder, CEO, and Editor-in-Chief of the Dieline which has been delighting passionate packaging designers since 2007. We dove deep into the world of packaging and package design, honing in on the importance of sustainability and where the next generation of package designers should focus their efforts. So, grab your favorite cocktail, sit back, and get ready for some serious inspiration. The Creative Shit Show is about to begin!
Show Notes:
00:00 • “Packaging for me is the combination of the love of graphic design, stuff, products, and brands.” - Andrew Gibbs
00:08 • Intro
00:40 • What’s up with Karen? • https://www.clearbrandstrategy.com/our-bios
01:45 • Von’s Loth-Cat Design • https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Loth-cat
02:44 • Our Devilish Handsome Guest “Andrew Gibbs” Founder CEO, and Editor-in-Chief of Dieline. • https://thedieline.com
05:01 • Q: How did you get so passionate about packaging?
07:08 • Justin’s Drink ‘Double Gin & Tonic’ • https://youtu.be/f--Axs_S1z8?si=e-fIRDxAFmpfbLqy
07:22 • Q: What do you think younger designers today miss about the power and impact of packaging design?
10:16 • National Geographic Cover.
12:05 • Create What’s Next • https://plasticfree.com
15:14 • Q: What are the technical obstacles of designing for packaging? • Packaging is physical, design to scale.
17:34 • YOLO! You only launch once.
18:34 • Q: Is the design community aware?
20:56 • Earth Breeze • https://www.earthbreeze.com
22:55 • Andrew smells fantastic! • https://tinyurl.com/AndrewScent
23:20 • Q: Can you single out one of the most unique package designs? • https://tinyurl.com/BeeLoopsPackaging
25:15 • Justin’s profound insight: “It never fails to amaze me how many solutions are found in nature.”
27:20 • Q: Why are global brands slow to push out sustainable packaging?
31:40 • Q: Can you share some insights on how designers can use sustainable packaging as a selling point?
34:03 • Q: What are some places you’d recommend as resources for designers? • https://thedieline.com • https://plasticfree.com • https://guacamoleairplane.com
37:23 • Print Magazine • https://www.printmag.com
39:22 • Q: What’s next for Andrew and Dieline?
43:04 • Andrew’s Shit Show Story
44:38 • Outro