Packaging & Merchandising Design | Exercise 2: Designing Custom Boxes for Non-Boxed Items

22/9/25 - 6/10/25 (Week 1 - Week 3) 

Kimberly Miaw Jya Nee | 0366836

Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media | Taylor's University


Packaging & Merchandising Design

Exercise 2: Designing Custom Boxes for Non-Boxed Items


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[Instructions]




[Exercise]

Designing Custom Boxes for Non-Boxed Items:
The objective of this exercise is to develop your skills in creating custom packaging solutions for items that do not come in traditional box packaging. By the end of this assignment, you should be able to demonstrate your ability to design functional, creative, and visually appealing boxes that enhance the packaging and presentation of non-boxed items.

Task Description:

Item Selection: Choose a non-boxed item from your daily surroundings. The size of the item is between 15cm t0 20cm. This items should not come in traditional box packaging but should be relatively small in size.

Justification: Provide a brief justification for your selection of these items, explaining why custom box packaging would enhance their presentation and functionality.

Box Design:
Box Structure: Create detailed diagrams or sketches of the box structure for each item, including dimensions, flap designs, and closure mechanisms. Ensure that the proposed box is functional and secure.

Prototype: Create physical prototypes of the custom boxes for both selected items. You can use cardboard or other suitable materials to bring your designs to life.


Must include in packaging design:
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[Feedback]

Week 3 (6/10/25)

General Feedback:
Exercise 2 briefing by Mr Shamsul in class.

Specific Feedback:
Bring in sketches next week

Week 4 (13/10/25)

General Feedback:
Specific Feedback:

Week 5 (20/10/25)

General Feedback:
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[Reflection]

Experience
Observation
Findings




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