Christophe Guberan of Écal (University of Art and Design, Laussane) has developed a self-folding origami with potential package and multi-pack applications. While the approach and the process are different between this and North Carolina State University‘s self-folding origami we covered in our previous article “Self-folding origami may have packaging applications,” applications are equally relevant and […]

North Carolina State University has developed a self-folding material that may have packaging applications, especially in the multipack area. This material may potentially be used to self-open or close packages and multipacks, bringing a new level of consumer convenience. Check out the video below. ©2012 PackageRepublic.com. All Rights Reserved.

We have previously reported on hydrophobic applications, non-stick coatings, and NeverWet. Recently, we came across an article from Harvard that also has packaging possibilities. This particular coating, based on water repellent nano structures of a meat-eating pitcher plant could also be extremely useful in packaging. Its applications can include not only helping viscous products (i.e. […]

Sometimes, with all the branding bells and whistles companies put on their products, the purpose and the need for good packaging get lost. When we noticed American Airlines salt and pepper package used in their first- and business-class cabin, we were positively surprised. It is a beautiful and simple package that deserves a mention here. […]

What Does it Take to Design a Great Portion Pack? Apparently, it takes a milk company, and not a packaging giant. One of the best portion pack executions out there there is by the largest U.S. milk company, Dean Foods. Package Usability Rules! What’s there not to like? An easy to handle form which fits […]

Wikimedia Commons Walmart decided to join Amazon in November 2011 in converting to consumer friendly packaging. This was covered by Bloomberg news back then. Unfortunately, after a year-and-a-half, it seems that wrap-rage is still alive and well with no relief in sight.

You may remember the Swagger shower gel package we covered previously. Art & Design International, the Korean design agency behind Swagger, sent us Swagger’s new hair gel package design. What’s interesting about this package is its choice of material, which is aluminum, and it’s dual color UV printing.

We have previously reported hydrophobic applications and non-stick coatings in packaging. One of the up and coming companies in the hydrophobic field is NeverWet. Their story has been covered by Lancaster Online. They have been demonstrating their impressive coating in electronic applications, as seen in video below. We are hoping for some packaging applications to […]

Here is amazing video for a non-stick coating from MIT showing how a ketchup bottle would perform with this coating. The Fast Company article provides more detail. ©2012 PackageRepublic.com. All Rights Reserved.

Following our previous article about package repurposing, here are some additional ideas. Check these out. The hygienna creates a portable bidet out of PET bottles, and is available in teal or pink for $9.99.