OUGD601 - Practical - LED Lightbulb Packaging - Production

Production

The design was printed on thick stock to help protect the product within. A support was made for the inside of the package to allow the product to stand up straight in the box and reduce the likelihood of it rattling around in the package. The net of the box was constructed so that the box was a little bigger than the width of the product so it wouldn't move around, instead having a tighter fit. To enable the packaging to be folded the design had to be laminated on one side as this prevented the design from cracking when folded. If the design was to be printed elsewhere this laminate would not be needed as the print for cardboard is flexible, glossy and wouldn't crack. However the limitations of the digital print processes and materials available at the university mean this was necessary to maintain the quality of the final product. If the design was to be printed elsewhere it would be fully recyclable without the laminate coating.

The design was cut out and folded with a ruler to create crisp folds, making the box more uniform when stuck together.

An insert was created which the light bulb would slot into when inside the packaging. This would hold the lightbulb in place and minimise the likelihood of the product moving around in the box and getting damaged.