Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- design multisensorial, experimental, and circular packaging concepts
- test and evaluate the desirability and feasibility of a packaging solution
- showcase the concept, process, and the outcomes impressively

Implementation and methods of teaching

The learning is based on experimental methods
- Possible case from a company or equivalent task.
- Attendance at the campus
- Short introduction and information sessions
- Learning exercises and tasks
- Idea pitchings and presentations along the course
- Constructive feedback and discussion sessions along the course
- Self and peer reviews and evaluations
- Possible excursion

Timing and attendance

The course is based on regular contact days and physical presence on the LAB Lahti campus. The course cannot be conducted remotely.

- More detailed timing and attendance information is provided in Moodle.
- Absences result in a substitute assignment.
- All course assignments must be completed and returned within the given schedule. Late submissions affect the grade.
- Exceptional cases, e.g. illness/"force majeure", must be notified in advance.

Learning material and recommended literature

- Basic study and lecture materials are provided through the course's Moodle implementation.
- Students may need to purchase their ingredients, tools, and materials for their exploration projects. These, for example, could be an embossing tool, silver and gold powder for foiling, inks, paints, and brushes etc.

Working life cooperation

- If possible, there will be a working life collaboration or commission from a company, organization, research project, LAB or LUT.

Learning environment

- Packaging workshop
- Other campus project workspaces, computer classes, workshops, and special spaces are reserved as needed.
- Possible excursion

Contents

During the course, students will learn to

- Develop packaging solutions for immersive and memorable experiences for consumers
- Take multisensorial, experimental, and circular packaging aspects into account
- Push the boundaries of traditional packaging design by exploring new materials, shapes, graphics, colors, and functionalities
- Make prototypes and test unconventional ideas to see how they can enhance the user experience
- Design and make a blister carton package prototype, and use the thermoforming machine
- Consider reusability, recyclability, or even composting, and how to minimize waste and promote a circular economy, when designing

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

- Professional basic studies completed (esp. basics of design, user-oriented and environmentally efficient design)
- Basic software skills e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, ArtiosCAD, 3D knowledge are preferred but not a must.

Assessment criteria

- Attendance
- Exercises and learning tasks
- Presentations and discussions
- Quality of the process and the outcomes
- Peer evaluation and self-evaluation

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The course is FAILED if the student is not able to

- Design multisensorial, experimental, and circular packaging concepts
- Test and evaluate the desirability and feasibility of a packaging solution
- Showcase the concept, process, and the outcomes

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The minimum requirements for grade 1 (PASS)
The student can

- Design a packaging concept that includes at least one of the following: multisensorial, experimental, and circular aspects, or at least the development work includes one of them.
- Test and evaluate the desirability and feasibility of a packaging solution, using at least with one method
- Document and share the concept, process, and outcomes

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The minimum requirements for grade 3
The student can

- Design a packaging concept that includes at least two of the following: multisensorial, experimental, and circular aspects, or at least the development work includes at least two of them.
- Test and evaluate the desirability and feasibility of a packaging solution, using at least two different methods
- Showcase and share the concept, process, and outcomes
- The quality of the process and outcomes is good

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

5
The minimum requirement for grade 5
The student can

- Design a packaging concept that includes creatively multisensorial, experimental, and circular aspects, or where the development work includes all of them.
- Test and evaluate the desirability and feasibility of a packaging solution, using various suitable methods
- Showcase and share the concept, process, and outcomes in an outstanding way and encouraging others
- The quality of the process and outcomes is excellent.