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Digitization

 

how box2book magically saves your kid’s art

 

 

If you're unfamiliar with the term "digitize" or "digitizing," you may be curious about what it means and how it helps box2book save your children's artwork by creating custom books and products. 

 

Digitization refers to the process of converting physical information into a digital format; in other words, it involves taking tangible items such as photos, and creating a digital form that can be processed by a computer. Digitization is a crucial aspect of the box2book process since it is how we transform your precious art and memories into beautiful custom books and products! 

 

box2book uses sophisticated photography and lighting equipment to digitize precious artwork, school work, trophies, sculptures, photos, treasured letters, handwritten recipes, and more! We make every effort to remove any errant blemishes, scratches, or tears that were not part of the original piece whenever possible. After digitizing, these high-quality images are then designed into beautiful custom books, and can even be printed on other custom products. 

 

You might be wondering how we keep the process streamlined and straightforward. The answer is simple - it all starts with you! 

Before sending us your precious art and memories to save, try these helpful tips for easing the digitizing process and ensuring your custom book is perfectly made! 

 

Tip #1: Number and Label Your Pieces 

Our process is entirely custom, which includes how we organize your precious memories within your custom book. To arrange your pieces in a specific order, whether it's chronological, alphabetical, or by grade level, we ask that you number them in the order you want them to appear in your book. If there are pieces that may be abstract or hard to tell which end is "up," please let us know which way you'd like them oriented. Also, if you want our team to skip or omit any pieces, please write "skip" or draw an X on the artwork. You can label your pieces however you wish, but our digitizing team recommends writing on the backs lightly in pencil or using secure and well-adhered sticky notes. 

 

Tip #2: Be Specific 

At box2book, our goal is to make sure your precious memories are digitized and designed exactly as you envision them in your custom book, so the more information you can provide us, the better! Every box2book shipping kit includes a form for you to fill out with your specifications, and if you have additional instructions beyond what is asked on the form, please write a note for us on the inside of your box, or include a note or typed list that lets us know your digitizing and design specifics. 

 

Tip #3: Carefully Wrap and Secure Your Pieces 

To capture the perfect image of your precious tangible memories, it's ideal that they arrive at our studio as true to their original quality and form as possible. When packing up your pieces into your box2book shipping kit, we suggest using a plastic bag to keep your pieces safe and secure. If you are sending delicate pieces, such as ceramics, glass, or trophies, consider taking additional measures to protect them during transit. Our digitizing team recommends wrapping your delicate memories in bubble wrap and padding the interior of your box with tissue paper or newspaper to fill any unused space for added protection. 

 

Tip #4: Consolidate and Organize Your Pieces 

We love seeing all of the wonderful artwork and memories you choose to share with us! Every piece of art, photograph, recipe, and beyond that you include in your shipping kit will be digitized and included in your book. Our team suggests consolidating and organizing your pieces carefully before sending your kit back to us. This will ensure that your custom book is created the way you want it to be - less stress and more fun for you and us! 

 

Tip #5: Consider the Kind of Pieces You Want to Send 

Although we encourage you to send us all of your precious pieces, some of them may not be able to be captured or preserved in their original form. You may have lots of photos on your phone or other devices that you'd like to include in your custom book, and it may be tempting to print them all out and send them in your kit. Although you are more than welcome to submit your photos in this way, we have found that printing them out often results in a significant loss of quality. To keep your electronic images as true to their original form as possible, we recommend sending us the digital files directly, and our team can handle the rest.