Course content

The course focuses on structural packaging design, where the packaging functionality is at the center from production to recycling. 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 and environment,
- regulations and rules.

In addition, marketing and the commercial aspects of packaging will be treated.
Graphic design, with emphasis on functionality, will be treated to some extent.

Learning outcome

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: Through the project the candidate has explored the role of packaging in the marketing context.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, assignments, exercises, model making and industry excursions. A verbal presentation of the results is included in the project assignments.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

The course TPD4144 Design 6 - Industrial project, or similar knowledge. The course is limited to students of Industrial Design Engineering. Students with spesialisation Product design has first priority.

Students with specialization interaction design or other relevant background can apply the professor in charge to get permission to take the course.

Course materials

Stated at beginning of semester.

Credit reductions