JC - Structural Design

Structural Design

This section is for projects with a central focus of functionality and meeting certain goals and criteria. The physical structure of these packages was the focus, with graphics coming second.

Kizingo Bowl and Spoon Pack

This was the final project for my principles of packaging class. The prompt was to create a unique package for a set of toddler training spoons and the accompanying bowl using only recyclable materials.

The spoons are a very unique, complex shape which made securing them a challenge. I chose to create an insert with cutouts the same shape as the spoons and bowl to hold them steady. To accomplish this, I used the intersect and cross section tools in Artios CAD, drawing a line across the spoons where I wanted the paperboard to be removed, and let the software do the rest.

This design worked quite well in the first prototype. The spoons enter from the backside and can only pull so far through because they expand towards their base and can't fit through the hole. The only modification I made was adding the small half circle flange to hold the spoons down.

After everyone in my class presented their packages, we all voted for whose was best in three categories: innovation, structure, and graphics. Mine won best structure and missed out on best graphics by just one point. I am very proud of this unique design, and I have yet to see a solution similar to it.

Candle Carton and Insert

The goal of this project was to improve an existing tea light carton. Specifically, we were to include a sleeve and a plastic insert to aim the product at a more premium market.

The insert posed the greatest challenge. We cut sheets of clear plastic and molded them around a provided template using a thermoforming machine. It took many trials to determine the ideal time to heat the plastic for to adhere to the template without burning it. If not heated sufficiently, the corners would round and prevent the tea lights from sitting all the way in their slots.

48 Hour Repack Coke "Gift Lift"

The final cutout of the package dieline before assembly

This is the project my four teammates and I submitted for the 2024 48 Hour Repack, answering the Share a Coke two pack prompt.

This was my first experience going through the entire design process from brainstorming to physically cutting out and folding our design, a process I thoroughly enjoyed.

I also gained a new perspective about how I work and learn. Prior to this project, I believed that group projects were not for me.

However, thanks to my hardworking, creative, and motivated peers, I now look forward to the next time I will get to work in a group.

I expected that we would struggle to delegate tasks and one person would end up taking over.

However, our strengths were diverse enough that we naturally drifted into our respective grooves and we ended up using our time very efficiently.

Additionally, I found the time restraint to be energizing and motivating, a valuable insight into the conditions under which I thrive.

Dragon Fruit Shipper Package

For this project, I was tasked with creating a package to ship dragon fruit from farms in Central America to markets overseas. Constraints included adhering to FEFCO standard footprints, tabs and slots for stacking, openings for airflow, a 1 inch crumple zone in each corner, and adjustable dividers to accommodate fruit of varying sizes. The package is made from standard c-flute corrugated for strength and impact resistance.

Speaker Consumer Package and Shipper

This was the final project for my freshman year CAD in packaging project. It was also my first time leveraging ArtiosCAD paired with Adobe Illustrator for a project. I was given a 3D model of a soundbar with two surround sound speakers to be sold as a home theatre combo. Throughout the semester, I went through the entire package design process, beginning with a market analysis to assess the competition and a proposal presentation. Next, I designed an insert to secure the speakers with the intersect tool in Artios as well as the consumer box that contains them. I then designed graphics for the consumer box in Adobe Illustrator before finally creating a shipper box in Cape Pack and palletizing them in the most efficient pattern.

Page updated

Google Sites

Report abuse