2018 Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge

Description

The FPA is pleased to announce that the 2018 Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge Call for Entries is now available.

The Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge has become a prestigious competition within the flexible packaging industry honoring flexible packaging solutions developed by students. Flexible packaging is used to package a wide variety of items. From retail food to medical and pharmaceutical products, the packaging possibilities are endless. The only limit is imagination!

The Challenge for students is to develop a flexible package solution that addresses a packaging issue, such as consumer convenience or the protection of food.

• The package should advance the use of flexible packaging;
• make an improvement over an existing flexible package;
• convert a non-flexible package into a flexible package; or
• package a new product or package a product that is not currently available in flexible packaging.

Students are asked to submit a concept outline which will be evaluated and when approved, students may begin development of the package prototype/bench sample. Students may work on the design in conjunction with their packaging schools. FPA members may be available as mentors to students advancing to the flexible packaging prototype/bench sample development round.

Entries

Any flexible package prototype or bench sample that addresses a packaging issue and advances flexible packaging will be accepted. A flexible package is any package whose shape can be readily changed when filled. The package design can include plastic film, paper, or foil or any combination of these materials.

The package entry can be an improvement over an existing flexible package, represent a conversion from another package structure to a flexible package, or package a new product, or a product that is not currently packaged. There is no limit to the number of entries a student or team may submit.