Top 5 Resources For Packaging Designers

The internet is full of resources, but they are often missed and hard to reach. Below are some of the resources that a packaging designer might need. Please comment if I had missed anything.

1. Inspiration

The Dieline The #1 resource for packaging design inspiration on the web! Kudos to Andrew Gibbs for the packaging goodness!

notcot.org Your daily creative gallery digest that features some of the most creative packaging design

Global Package GalleryThousands of Hi-res packaging images from 40 countries.- need subscription

2. Brain Storming

Bubbl.usFun and creative online brainstorming application.

gliffyFlowcharts and diagrams that you can create online.

3. Freebies

Free VectorsFree vectors to download

Cg TexturesFree Photoshop Brushes

Free Packaging TemplatesFree Packaging Templates from boxes to teapot gift bag

Freebies on PackagingsOfTheWorld

4. Stock Photos

FotoliaOver 4 million Free and Cheap Stock Images

Big Stock PhotoAnother Cheap Royalty Free Stock Image Library from as low as $1 per pic

ShutterStockThe popular 25-a-Day subscription to download up to 25 images of any sizes

Stock.xchngFree Stock Images