Cosmetic Packaging
late 1990s (manufactured)
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This cosmetics packaging by the American company Heavy Duty Co. is an interesting example of contemporary packaging design. It utilises the visual language of car maintenance, drawing a comparison between servicing an automobile and taking care of the human body. The visuals used here are in direct contrast to the more traditional cosmetics packaging aimed at women. This object exemplifies the changing styles of commercial design and packaging formats over the years.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Paper and metal |
| Brief description | Cosmetics packaging by Heavy Duty Co, mixed media, US, late 1990s |
| Physical description | A small booklet with a metal chain in the top left corner. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Please Take One / Heavy Duty Owner's Manual'
Heavy Duty
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| Credit line | Given by Alexandra Volkmann, Heavy Duty Co. |
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| Summary | This cosmetics packaging by the American company Heavy Duty Co. is an interesting example of contemporary packaging design. It utilises the visual language of car maintenance, drawing a comparison between servicing an automobile and taking care of the human body. The visuals used here are in direct contrast to the more traditional cosmetics packaging aimed at women. This object exemplifies the changing styles of commercial design and packaging formats over the years. |
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| Accession number | E.738-2005 |
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| Record created | January 5, 2006 |
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