Archive for June, 2012

Hydro-fold also does self folding origami

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 […]

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Self-folding origami may have packaging applications

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.

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Packaging tips from a carnivorous plant

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. […]

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Simple is usable (and beautiful)

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. […]

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Dean’s milk ½ pint (236 ml) portion pack

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 […]

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Wrap rage is alive and well

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.

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Stunner is a neat aluminum hair gel package

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.

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NeverWet is perfect for packaging applications

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 […]

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LiquiGlide makes ketchup slide

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.

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Package Repurpose Ideas II

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.

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