Structural Packaging Design

The course focuses on structural packaging design, where the packaging design and functionality is at the center from production to recycling. Graphic design, with emphasis on the functional, is also included in the course. The following areas will be examined: packaging trends and packaging needs, choice of packaging type, protection of the product, material and production, filling and packing, storage and transport, distribution channels, exposure, customer experience and ease of use, packaging optimization, sustainability and recycling, regulations and rules.

Knowledge:

• The candidate has acquired basic knowledge in structural packaging design.

Skills:

• Goal oriented product design, focusing on the possibilities and limitations in packaging design.

General qualifications:

• The candidate has explored the role of packaging in the marketing context.

Lectures, assignments, project work, model making and industry excursions. Course program requires students to be present at lectures.

This course is offered to incoming exchange students and will be taught in English if necessary