Obey the Siberian Husky

During WWII, Sibes served valiantly in the US Army's Arctic Search & Rescue Unit of the Air Transport Command. Since then, they have continued to gain influence in the government and global politics, and according to Whitehouse Intelligence, are close to launching their diabolical World-Domination plot.

I like this simple duotone poster I think i want to produce a similar design for my packaging print.

Funny pet photos from http://ihasahotdog.com/

Some fab cat prints

What pet to get?

In this story, Jack wants a pet but he can’t decide which one to get.  While his mother isn’t really listening when she agrees to let him get a pet, she starts paying attention when he suggests getting an elephant, a lion, or even a Tyrannosaurus Rex.  For each animal, she has a convincing reason why they shouldn’t get it.  Finally they find an animal they can agree on – a little dog.  Readers and Jack’s mom are in for a funny surprise.

This sweet storey is on the similar lines of what my project is based on.

Running dog

I've been trying to learn how to draw (in proportion) active, running dogs. This animation has been helping to get the right shapes.

Sports packaging (To improve your health lifestyle, get a pet)

Dog walking pack needs to appear active and energetic. This would then appeal to those wanting to get fit.

I have started to look at some existing packaging that is designed to appeal to those wanting to be 'sporty, energetic, fun and stylish.'

Keep dog walking !

My packaging would appear similar to these designs however the logo would be design to use dog and walking imagery (not trainers, sports equipment or other band names).

Different shapes of packaging and their nets

So far my design would be printed onto a 'shoe box' sized box. I would design the net to fit onto perhaps a A1 size of material (I'm thinking, a thick cardboard or plastic at the moment, i will do research) the out line would then be trimmed and simply bent into the box shape.

The design could also be mass printed on to a roll of the chosen material.

Katie Kirk Illustration

Pet Packaging

These are great! good design and very useful!

After a bit of research into packaging to do with pets. I have noticed that paw prints seem to be very popular.

Kazakhstan-based graphic designer Azamat Sayfullaev created the concepts for "Собачкина" & "Кошкина радость" - pet food packaging.

I know this packaging for gorilla new york coffee has nothing to do with pets. However I think the image is striking and the simple use of two colour print makes the packaging really stand out. key to attracting sales.

I could apply the same image technique the pet packaging concept.

After viewing this packaging closer. The red, making up the image of the gorilla, drips down to the left, almost like blood. This is suggesting to me the coffee company has something to do with endangered gorillas. I assume helps protects them.

People who look like their dog!

This ad campaign for dog food features people who look like their dog.

Benefits from owning a pet

Research shows that, unless you’re someone who really dislikes animals or is absolutely too busy to care for one properly, pets can provide excellent social support, stress relief and other health benefits—perhaps more than people! Here are more health benefits of pets...

•  can improve your mood
•  control blood pressure better then drugs
•  encourage you to get out and exercise
•  stave off loneliness and provide unconditional love
•  can reduce stress- sometimes more then people
• put organisation and routine into your life

Pet facts and figures

In the UK, almost 1 in 2 households own a pet

• There are 27 million pets in the UK with dogs and cats being the animal of choice for pet owners with over 7.3 and 7.2 million across the UK respectively.
  
•  60% of single people in the UK buy a pet for companionship – 39% of whom have replaced their partner with a pet
  
• 21% of pet owners have wanted a pet since childhood, and almost of half of people living in the North East have wanted a pet since their early years
  
• Over a quarter (27%) of the UK’s pets were bought or acquired from an animal welfare or rescue centre compared to 20% from a pet shop    

Top ten pets in the UK 2009

1. Fish (over 50.0M) Indoor and Outdoor) 
2. Dogs (around 8.0M)
3. Cats (around 8.0M)
4. Rabbits (around 1.0M)
5. Birds (around 1.0M - Indoor)
6. Domestic Fowl (around 0.5M) 
7. Guinea Pigs (around 0.5M) 
8. Hamsters (around 0.5M)
9. Horses/Ponies (around 0.3M)
10. Tortoises/Turtles (around 0.2M)

Top 10 Dogs in the UK in 2008 

1. Labrador (0.6M)
2. Border Collie (0.6M)
3. Jack Russell Terrier (0.5M)
4. Yorkshire Terrier (0.4M)
5. German Shepherd (0.3M)
6. Bischon Frise (0.2M)
7. Rottweiler/ Dalmation (0.1M)
8. Cocker Spaniel/ Shitzu (0.1M)
9. Labradoodle/ Golden Retriever (0.1M)
10. Greyhound (incorporating Whippets)/ Chihuahua (0.1M)

Top 5 Cats in the UK in 2008 

1. Bengal (0.1M)
2. British Short Hair (0.1M)
3. Burmese (0.1M)
4. Manx (0.1M)

5. Siamese (0.1M)  

   
   

   In 2008 the main source in which owners aquire their dogs are a:

   Rescue Centre: 32%
   Friend/acquiantance: 25% 
   Recommended Breeder: 16%
   Private Ad: 16%
   Internet: 8%
   Pet Shop: 7%

Graphic design that uses pet imagery

Not all these images are print, some are drawings however they all relate to the topic of pets.

I have been looking at children's book illustration as many feature pets.

These two books are designed and illustrated by Linda Huber. They both look good as a set and the layering of stenciled cut out paper provide a hand crafted look. 

Illustration below is by Chris Dickson.