InDesign or Illy for final packaging design
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- ntslide0
thanks for all the spirited responses...
1. The packaging is meant for global distribution... This means I've got about 10% of the piece to work with graphically and 90% is type. I've experienced some difficulties with AI and that much copy in languages I don't read. I've also had issues with AI and some of the unicode characters I have to use (problems I don't have in ID).
2. I am not the only person who works on these files. As far as the indesign files go, I've found it much more convenient to include the color information in the packaged file. This way, the team that picks up the packaging in 10-12 months has everything and doesn't call me.
3. All the files are printed in Asia with my suppliers. So I've got a standard PDF spec that I use for the actual final file. This way I can control the color specs with 14+ suppliers and printers. There are also about 150 unique designs/vessels that have to share consistency.
4. Personally, I prefer ID because of the amount of copy involved I'm sure. I have used AI for tons of mockups, but I'm a product engineer so my expertise is much more related to line drawings in AI.I am glad you've got opinions. I appreciate the opportunity to improve the way I do things and this will help.