With time-to-market becoming ever shorter, Square SA needed a solution that would deliver much greater flexibility along with faster turnaround and greater productivity at a quality that would translate into sales. Graphic communications agency Square SA has been active since 1979. With its comprehensive knowledge of the graphic chain, Square operates notably within the fields… Read more
iC3D v4.1 adds ‘Bump Displacement’ for the ultimate luxury look in real-time
January 25th 2017 – Creative Edge Software, developer of the award-winning iC3D packaging design software, announces the release of its latest version of the all-in-one, multi-function application. Among a range of updates designed to augment photorealistic capabilities already available from iC3D, the new version 4.1 includes Creative Edge Software’s latest technological advance, Bump Displacement, which expands the potential for designers to create unique 3D shapes and surfaces providing a greater sense of depth, detail and photographic accuracy.
Consumer product package design is a paradox. First, a package must “fit in.” Among other things, it must be practical, affordable, efficient for both transport and display, environmentally friendly, and legally compliant. Simultaneously, it must “stand out,” as a compelling sales tool. It’s hard to do both well. I’ve spent a lot of time in… Read more
Applying displacement maps to cartons Create heavy emboss and deboss effects on your iC3D carton models. Learn how to create and apply displacement maps to your cartons using the iC3D Bump Displacement Template and your Adobe Illustrator carton artwork. You will also learn how to create an inverse emboss, or deboss effect on the reverse… Read more
Applying displacement maps with solid models & labels Create heavy emboss and deboss effects on your iC3D models. Learn 2 different techniques on how to create and apply displacement maps using the iC3D Bump Displacement Template. You will learn how to create displacement maps by applying labels to your iC3D model whilst creating your desired… Read more