Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 9182/2020 - 25/09/2020
5 ECTS; 2º Ano, 2º Semestre, 60,0 TP + 4,0 OT , Cód. 964421.
Lecturer
- Regina Aparecida Delfino (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
I. Acquire and master knowledge on packaging design and technology.
I.1 Know the aspects of the packaging market,
I.2 Know the types of standard packaging
I.3 Know the industrial packaging production systems.
I.4 Know the materials and their properties (paper, cardboard, corrugated board) and accessories.
II. To be able to solve problems of design and production of packaging and promotional objects.
II.1 Know and adopt the appropriate methodologies for packaging design.
II.2 Associate with the various technical criteria a critical view regarding the issues of sustainability and ergonomics.
III. Master the ArtiosCad and Studio Visualizer software.
III.1 Master the Design and 3D modules of the ArtiosCad software.
IV.Design and carry out packaging prototypes.
IV.1 Develop conceptual and operational skills for the execution of packaging and objects
promotional items.
Program
1. Packaging and design
1.1 Packaging definitions, types of packaging and packaging functions.
1.2 Marketing aspects. Packaging as a semiotic object. Brand, product and
consumer.
2. Methodology for packaging design.
2.1 Structural design
2.2 Graphic design on the packaging.
2.2.1 Image (photography and illustration).
2.2.2 Color, typography, composition.
2.2.3 Symbology and Barcode.
3. Labels.
3.1 Types: Cold glue, hot glue, Self-adhesive, No label look, Sleeve, In Mold Labeling.
3.2 Materials and techniques.
4. Packaging design and sustainability.
4.1 Sustainability, European legislation (94/62 / EC as amended by Dir.2004 / 12 / EC, Packaging and
Packaging waste) and certifications.
4.2 Method for packaging design considering the parameters of sustainability.
5. Packaging and technology
5.1 ArtiosCad software.
5.2 Standard packaging, flexible and semi-rigid packaging.
5.3 3D promotional objects.
5.4 Printing methods applied to the packaging.
5.5 Terminology.
5.6 Materials: paper and cardboard for packaging.
5.7 Manufacture of paper bags.
5.8 Production processes. Production systems and equipment.
5.9 Technical tests: packaging paper and cardboard.
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous asses.: 30% report and 70% projects. Classification is weighted average of all grades.
Examination asses.: attend. at 2/3 of the classes and min. of 10/20 on projects. Written assessment only theor. Rating min. 10 val., Weight T/P.
Bibliography
- BOYLSTON, S. (2009). Designing Sustaibnable Packaging. London: Laurence King Publishing
- CAWTHRAY, R. e DENISON, E. (1999). Protótipo de embalagens. Lisboa: Destarte
- FEFCO , E. (2007). International fibreboard case code. Bruxelas: FEFCO - European Federationa of Corrugated Board manufactures e ESBO - European Solid Board Organization
- GIOVANNETTI, M. (1995). El Mundo del envase. Manual para el diseño y producción de envases y embalajes. Barcelona: Gustavo Gili
- MANZINI, E. e VEZZOLI, C. (2008). O Desenvolvimento de produtos Sustentáveis. Os requisitos ambientais dos produtos industriais. São Paulo: Edusp (Editora da Universidade de São Paulo)
- MESTRINER, F. (2001). Design de Embalagem. Curso Básico. São Paulo: Makron Books
- SHAOQIANG, W. (2017). Unpack Me Again!: Packaging Meets Creativity. Barcelona: Promopress
- SONSINO, S. (1990). Packaging. Diseño, materiales, tecnologia. Barcelona: Gustavo Gili
- STEWART, B. (2007). Packaging. Manual de diseño y produccion. Barcelona: Ediciones Gustavo Gili
Teaching Method
Presentation of theoretical contents and analysis of the different packaging. Field trip. Execution of packaging design projects from the briefing phase to the final prototype using different materials.
Software used in class
ArtiosCad, Studio Visualizer and Illustrator
