Contrast Between Metric and Imperial

I have been deciding what measurements to include on my measuring jug, thus far I have decided on imperial one side and metric the other. I want to make the jug functional, yet I do not want to compromise the element of volume perception. I have been thinking of how the product will be packaged, so did some screen printing today using brown card and white ink. To subtlety indicate the origins of each measuring system, the font for the metric side is Letter Gothic Standard and the imperial side is Lucinda Fax. I think the simple graphic works well but perhaps adding measurement markings would be clearer, but for an initial design I am pleased with it. I want to stay clear of red markings as I feel it references pyrex too much, instead I intend to use a pale grey, which is discreet, yet visible when using liquids such as milk. For next week I intend to have finished my CAD drawing, along with render, ready to send to manufacturers in order to get a quote. I would ideally like to prototype a small batch, of ten or so as I really want to communicate that this product is fit for retail. 

Picking up where I left off

I have been working on my dissertation and major project since Christmas, so have not done much on this project, but it has been in the back of my mind. Since this time I have still been accumulating measuring devices and vessels with reference to measure as I aim to create a book of measures to show my research and investigations into the perception of measure and how it has developed. Last Thursday I began drawing the jug on CAD, and started sketching possible measure styles, ranging form just lines describing one quarter, a half and 3 quarters o f a pint, along with these measures translated in millilitres. Because the object is so simple I aim to keep its intention really obvious, whilst still maintaining an element of accuracy through functionality. My next step is to finish my CAD drawing in order to send to manufacturers to get an idea of costing and lead times. Along with designing the packaging.