Packaging & Merchandising Design | Exercise 2: Designing Custom Boxes for Non-Boxed Items
22/9/25 - 6/10/25 (Week 1 - Week 3)
Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media | Taylor's University
Packaging & Merchandising Design
Exercise 2: Designing Custom Boxes for Non-Boxed Items
[Table of Contents]
1.
Instructions
2.
Exercise
3.
Feedback
4.
Reflection
5.
Quick Links
[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.
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 to 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.
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.
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.
Process Work
I have chosen to create a packaging for a fabric knot bag.
Fig. 1. Chosen Product - Knot Bag
This bag is relatively small in size and can be folded flat. It fits more
items than expected, it's best used for when running quick errands.
Sketch
I began doing some sketches while looking up for reference and inspiration
from Pinterest.
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Fig. 2. Initial Packaging Structure Sketches
After some consideration, I decided to go with Sketch #3, a
triangular-shaped packaging. This shape fits well with the form of the
knot bag when it’s folded which feels more fitting as a custom packaging
overall.
Prototype
I started by mapping out a rough dieline in Illustrator first to get a
vision on how the box will look. I have also decided to keep the
triangular / half semi-circle shape but change the structure into a
regular open tab packaging instead. This part took me quite long as
there was some trial and error in figuring out the measurements and
making sure the box is realistically foldable and doesn't have
overlapped parts. I also had some similar packaging dielines that I have found on the internet.
Fig. Rough Dieline in Illustrator
I figured out how to connect both sides of the rounded part. I also added a round cut-out window to allow staff and customers to easily see the knot bag pattern, as it is made with different batik patterns.
Fig. 4. Dieline Process in Illustrator
Final Outcome
Google Drive Link:
Fig. Packaging Dieline (PDF)
[Feedback]
Week 3 (6/10/25)
General Feedback:
Exercise 2 briefing by Mr Shamsul in class. Bring in sketches to class next week (W4)
Specific Feedback:
N/A
Week 4 (13/10/25)
General Feedback:
I have done the sketches but I have yet to get it approved by Mr Shamsul.
I decided to go with Sketch #3 as the shape of the box fits the folded
version of the bag.
Specific Feedback:
I started trying out the dieline using Illustrator to figure out the measurements.
Week 5 (20/10/25)
General Feedback:
[Submission Week]
Specific Feedback:
N/A
[Reflection]
Experience
Overall, this exercise helped me better understand the details that need to be considered when creating packaging dielines, especially accurate measurements. I spent quite a long time working on the dielines in Illustrator since I wanted to make that each section was measured correctly.
Observation
Packaging dielines require careful attention to measurements and structure, as even small inaccuracies can affect the final assembly.
Findings
Effective packaging design relies heavily on precision and structural planning, and not just visual appeal.
[Quick Links]
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