Design and Market Influences: Packaging

Question 1

What are the 5 different materials that are used to make packaging?

Answer 1

1. Paper/card: used to make bags and boxes
2. Textiles: used to make bags.
3. Metals: e.g. aluminium and steel. Used to make cans and foil trays.
4. Plastic: e.g. Polystyrene, PVC, etc. - used to make bottles, tubs, trays, bags, boxes, bubble wrap, etc.
5. Glass - used to make bottles, jars, etc.

Question 2

What are the 6 basic functions of packaging?

Answer 2

1. Protect
2. Inform
3. Contain
4. Transport
5. Preserve
6. Display