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Packaging Unboxd with Evelio Mattos

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Packaging Unboxd is a podcast for packaging design enthusiasts who want to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices. Hosted by Evelio Mattos, the Creative Director of Packaging Design, this podcast features insights from global experts on topics such as sustainable packaging, materials, manufacturing, and recycling. Listeners can learn how to create designs that are not only visually appealing but also environmentally responsible. Whether you're a packaging designer, engineer, or interested in making sustainable packaging choices.

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How to Apply Packaging Design Across 1,000s of SKUs with Todd Maute of CBX | 65

September 23, 2021 19:16 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MB

Todd Maute explains how CBX’s FORGE process helps redesign multi-SKU packaging for CPG and retail brands faster and sometimes cheaper. CBX is known for its brand experience development for pet, food, and even pet food brands!  Learn how design agencies collect data, project-manage, and make production a design challenge to ensure every redesign aspect is measured and considered. Packaging design for one box is complex. Redesigning packaging for hundreds of SKUs all at once, well, that’s an ...

Packaging Design & Recycling: CITEO Aims To Hit 100% Recycling Rates by 2025 | Ep 64

September 16, 2021 23:50 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MB

In this episode Evelio (@eveliomattos) speaks to Vincent Colard of Citeo.com a company working hand in hand with packaging designers, manufacturers, and recycling systems to get France to 100% recycling rates by 2025. Learn what materials to use in your packaging design to increase the chances of it being recycled at end of life.  They discuss chemical recycling, what it is, how it helps, and where it fits in the grand scheme. Also the different types of plastics, benefits, drawbacks, and d...

Packaging Design & Recycling: How France Will Save the World From Plastic Pollution | Ep 64

September 16, 2021 23:50 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MB

In this episode Evelio (@eveliomattos) speaks to Vincent Colard of Citeo.com a company working hand in hand with packaging designers, manufacturers, and recycling systems to get France to 100% recycling rates by 2025. Learn what materials to use in your packaging design to increase the chances of it being recycled at end of life.  They discuss chemical recycling, what it is, how it helps, and where it fits in the grand scheme. Also the different types of plastics, benefits, drawbacks, and d...

The Future of Antimicrobial Packaging with Danielle McWaters of DesignSake | Ep 63

September 08, 2021 13:00 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MB

Ever wondered what the future of packaging looks like? You’re not alone. In fact, it’s a question that has been on the minds of many designers and brand-owners alike. We all know how important sustainability is to our world today, but we also want to make sure that we are doing everything in our power to make products as effective and safe for consumers.  That being said, antimicrobial coatings are trending due to covid, the current pandemic, but also looking to everyday hygiene of produc...

Packaging's Antimicrobial Future with DesignSake | Ep 63

September 08, 2021 13:00 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MB

Ever wondered what the future of packaging looks like? You’re not alone. In fact, it’s a question that has been on the minds of many designers and brand-owners alike. We all know how important sustainability is to our world today, but we also want to make sure that we are doing everything in our power to make products as effective and safe for consumers.  That being said, antimicrobial coatings are trending due to covid, the current pandemic, but also looking to everyday hygiene of produc...

Black-owned Packaging Design Agency, Mind The Font | Ep 62

September 02, 2021 18:32 - 1 hour - 88.9 MB

Kirk Visola, Founder and Creative Director of Mind the Fun, Co-host of Clubhouse's Kirk and Kurtts (Andy Kurtts), and Monday's with Marilyn (Kirk's mom) joins PDU to have a discussion about race and design. Kirk shares the experiences he's had as a black designer, learning that design could lead to a career, and his passion for comics. We discuss everything from updating his LinkedIn profile with an image for the first time, interviews, his sketch process, and how design can take a couple d...

Saving Money with Logistics & Supply Chain Expert Thaxton Lipscomb | Ep 61

August 25, 2021 15:54 - 1 hour - 82.9 MB

Supply chains are breaking down, freight rates are blowing up, and today there are even brands that are paying off dock workers to move their products to the front of the line. Don't stoop low enough to break the law, just listen to this episode where Thaxton Lipscomb explains how to engineer your logistics to move your goods faster and cheaper. He lays out everything from materials to incoterms and how to save money by shifting responsibilities to sellers making them want to move the goods...

Engineering Packaging Logistics & Supply Chains | Ep 61

August 25, 2021 15:54 - 1 hour - 82.9 MB

Supply chains are breaking down, freight rates are blowing up, and today there are even brands that are paying off dock workers to move their products to the front of the line. Don't stoop low enough to break the law, just listen to this episode where Thaxton Lipscomb explains how to engineer your logistics to move your goods faster and cheaper. He lays out everything from materials to incoterms and how to save money by shifting responsibilities to sellers making them want to move the goods...

Plastic: Good or Evil? A Clubhouse Debate | Ep 60

August 20, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MB

Is plastic packaging evil? Is it killing sea-life, reducing sperm counts of men globally, decimating bird populations, or is it a misunderstood miracle material? In the Package Design Unboxd Q&A Clubhouse room, Chris DeArmitt Plastic Scientist and author of A Plastic Paradox joined Pierre Paslier CEO and co-founder of NOTPla to debate plastic packaging. Regardless of which side of the aisle you sit on, you need to listen to this episode. The goal of this episode is to share points on both sid...

How to Launch a Packaging Design Agency and Get Clients | Ep 59

August 18, 2021 13:00 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MB

Today's guest is Andy Kurtts, the founder of Buttermilk Creative, a food & beverage packaging agency based in North Carolina. After leaving his full-time position over 5 years ago he launched Buttermilk Creative. Andy set out to build a solid business foundation before designing his first package. Andy shares how he set up his LLC, website, and where he goes to find clients.  Get practical advice on growing your business, finding clients, and even when to make the jump from full-time to found...

What's It Take To Design Cannabis Packaging | Ep 58

August 10, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 89.5 MB

How do you design packaging for a product and an industry that's not fully legal, and changes regulations daily? Rick Fitzgerald joins us to share his insights into cannabis packaging and how to get started designing for cannabis packaging.  If you want to begin designing packaging for cannabis, you’re going to love this episode. If you’re already designing packaging for Cannabis, you might learn something too! You’re going to learn 3 super major things. 1) State regulations, why you need to ...

What the Hell is Sustainable Packaging Anyway? |Ep 57

August 05, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MB

What the hell is sustainable packaging anyway? Evelio continues the conversation over drinks to help you identify ways to make your packaging more sustainable and building your brand. It's another late night and Evelio's drinking again letting loose on what it means to be sustainable. He breaks down the old adage of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle and what that means to a brand and to a designer.  You'll get something out of this episode, even if it's just a laugh. Evelio takes sustainability seri...

Sustainable Packaging & The Packaging Revolution | Ep. 56

August 03, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MB

50 years ago Fabrice was picking up trash in his village, 20 years later he launched one of France's most famous packaging design agencies. Today Fabrice Peltier, world renowned author, shares with us what he's learned about sustainability and why we're in the middle of a revolution.  Get ready to fight for your planet because this revolution isn't jut limited to packaging, it's about product, logistics, consumerism, and everything in between. He explains the confusing nature of sustainabil...

Sustainable Packaging & The Packaging Revolution | Ep 56

August 03, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MB

50 years ago Fabrice was picking up trash in his village, 20 years later he launched one of France's most famous packaging design agencies. Today Fabrice Peltier, world renowned author, shares with us what he's learned about sustainability and why we're in the middle of a revolution.  Get ready to fight for your planet because this revolution isn't jut limited to packaging, it's about product, logistics, consumerism, and everything in between. He explains the confusing nature of sustainabilit...

Top 10 Secrets to Designing Sustainable Packaging Revealed | Ep. 55

July 29, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MB

What the hell is sustainable packaging anyway? It's late, and I'm going to rant about everything I know and how to approach sustainable packaging design. You're going to learn a few things in this one: 1) What questions to ask you supplier, manufacturer, and yourself before you embark on the road to sustainable packaging design. 2) Materials, we're going to have a heart to heart about materials. Paper, plastic, and alternatives what they are and how they work. Some we're just going to s...

Top 10 Secrets to Designing Sustainable Packaging Revealed | Ep 55

July 29, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MB

What the hell is sustainable packaging anyway? It's late, and I'm going to rant about everything I know and how to approach sustainable packaging design. You're going to learn a few things in this one: 1) What questions to ask you supplier, manufacturer, and yourself before you embark on the road to sustainable packaging design. 2) Materials, we're going to have a heart to heart about materials. Paper, plastic, and alternatives what they are and how they work. Some we're just going to say no...

Sonos Packaging : How to Design Packaging for a Sustainable Future | Ep 54

July 27, 2021 13:00 - 53 minutes - 73.2 MB

Jeremy Etchison & Ben Blanchard are the dynamic duo behind SONOS' Roam packaging. Their team of designers and engineers executed what can be called the future of sustainable tech packaging. A completely recyclable product pack that uses custom paper wrapped corrugated board and molded fiber inserts to cradle and present the ROAM speaker.  We discuss how sustainability was the Northstar that led to Sonos' packaging design for the ROAM and all future Sonos products. We learn about custom pape...

Future-ready FMCG Packaging Design Strategies w/ ClarkMcDowall | Ep 53

July 22, 2021 00:43 - 1 hour - 90.4 MB

Packaging designers have a superpower no other designer has. The ability to reach into the future and create it today. Learn the strategies Clark McDowall use to design packaging for Mars owned Nutro Pet Foods and legacy brand Palmolive. How to spot packaging trends without falling in love with transient trends? Applying this strategic vision to designing packaging with longevity and relevance to build a Future-Ready brand. Nutro Packaging Design: We discuss designing packaging for large to s...

Dissolving Zero Waste Packaging: PLUS Body Wash | Ep 52

July 14, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MB

Want to know how agencies are designing packaging for the future?  Where do packaging innovations breed? Where do you find packaging inspiration? If you’re interested in designing forward thinking packaging that goes beyond just making bags and boxes, you gotta listen to this episode. We talk with Daniel Lowe founder of Someone and Others, a design studio based in LA working on some of the countries most cutting edge brands.  Listen today and you’re going to walk away with some inspiration a...

How to Design Packaging for The Future with Someone & Others | Ep 52

July 14, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MB

Want to know how agencies are designing packaging for the future?  Where do packaging innovations breed? Where do you find packaging inspiration? If you’re interested in designing forward thinking packaging that goes beyond just making bags and boxes, you gotta listen to this episode. We talk with Daniel Lowe founder of Someone and Others, a design studio based in LA working on some of the countries most cutting edge brands.  Listen today and you’re going to walk away with some inspirati...

Recycling Packaging 1 Material at a Time w/ Simon Van Leuven | Ep 51

July 09, 2021 19:37 - 53 minutes - 74 MB

Simon Van Leuven breaks down what happens to your packaging after it's picked up for recycling. We discuss how to design packaging for sustainability, and how different packaging materials impact the true nature of sustainable packaging design. Simon is someone that I’ve followed for a while and watched many of his videos where he’s out on the job at recycling plants, MRFs, or even outdoors fishing and picking up trash. He’s a director at Vanden Recycling based in Melbourne Straya, he’s also...

How to Design Packaging for DTC with Last Crumb Cookies | Ep 50

June 28, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MB

How do you design packaging for DTC brands? How do you know how many boxes to buy when you haven't sold anything? How do you time your packaging buys when you're working with projections?  The founders of Last Crumb get into these details and many more. We learn how they developed the packaging that is winning awards and most importantly selling out their weekly cookie drops. At nearly $10 each cookie these cookies are flying off the shelf and growing this 10 week old start-up. For online onl...

Designing Pride Month Packaging, Selecting Color & Typography, with Zipeng Zhu | Ep 49

June 16, 2021 17:58 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MB

In our conversation about packaging design for Pride month with Zipeng Zhu, why men's body wash has grip, and why it's important to share your work to build your network. You'll also get, How Zipeng Zhu selects colors when designing packaging, fashion, or digital? Here's a secret his current favorite color is yolk :) Harry's razors hired Zipeng Zhu to develop the packaging for the recent Pride packaging as well as developing all of the merchandise. Understand why design matters and how creati...

Designing Pride Month Packaging, Selecting Color & Typography, with Zipeng Zhu

June 16, 2021 17:58 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MB

In our conversation about packaging design for Pride month with Zipeng Zhu, why men's body wash has grip, and why it's important to share your work to build your network. You'll also get, How Zipeng Zhu selects colors when designing packaging, fashion, or digital? Here's a secret his current favorite color is yolk :) Harry's razors hired Zipeng Zhu to develop the packaging for the recent Pride packaging as well as developing all of the merchandise. Understand why design matters and how cre...

Packaging Life Cycle Analysis w/ Neil Shackleton | EP 48

May 28, 2021 17:54 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MB

What is a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and how can you use it to make packaging decisions?  If you're a packaging buyer, a packaging designer, or packaging manufacturer this episode shares insights into the LCA process as well as the value of having a human in the loop to balance the data.  What questions impact data and how understanding the key areas of consumerism can determine the right packaging for you. Learn how Medoola saves global consumer brands millions on packaging, retail, and suppl...

How To Innovate Sustainable Packaging like AB InBev| EP 47

May 19, 2021 21:03 - 49 minutes - 68 MB

AB InBev's Global Director of Innovation - Packaging, Keenan Thompson shares the process their Global Innovation Technology team uses for designing packaging. We get deep into the process and take apart what innovation actually means. How to take disparate information and mold it into the future when you have the right team at the table. We discuss the team's recent packaging innovation for Corona which uses agri-waste to make the board for the 6 pack carriers. We discuss the testing of the t...

Sustainable Packaging Innovations from AB InBev| EP 47

May 19, 2021 21:03 - 49 minutes - 68 MB

AB InBev's Global Director of Innovation - Packaging, Keenan Thompson shares the process their Global Innovation Technology team uses for designing packaging. We get deep into the process and take apart what innovation actually means. How to take disparate information and mold it into the future when you have the right team at the table. We discuss the team's recent packaging innovation for Corona which uses agri-waste to make the board for the 6 pack carriers. We discuss the testing of the ...

Luxury Papers for Packaging - Fedrigoni | Ep. 46

May 07, 2021 22:45 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MB

A good packaging designer will create a beautiful design, a great one will design an experience that includes how materials can make you feel. We speak to Annette Clayton with Fedrigoni paper from Verona Italy where you'll learn what makes a paper luxury and how brands can use paper to brand themselves without graphics. This is episode 1 of the Package Design Unboxd, Paper Trade Show. Watch the full video on our LinkedIn page Connect with Annette on LinkedIn Follow and support our sponso...

Luxury Papers for Packaging - Fedrigoni | Ep 46

May 07, 2021 22:45 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MB

A good packaging designer will create a beautiful design, a great one will design an experience that includes how materials can make you feel. We speak to Annette Clayton with Fedrigoni paper from Verona Italy where you'll learn what makes a paper luxury and how brands can use paper to brand themselves without graphics. This is episode 1 of the Package Design Unboxd, Paper Trade Show. Watch the full video on our LinkedIn page Connect with Annette on LinkedIn Follow and support our sponsor ID...

Product & Packaging Design with Enlisted Design | Ep. 45

April 21, 2021 09:45 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MB

Packaging design powerhouse Enlisted Design has designed packaging for brands like All Birds, Fridababy, Linksys, and so many other brands. Beau Oyler CEO of Enlisted shares their approach to designing product and packaging under the same roof. Enlisted isn't just a packaging design agency, they develop and engineer products and establish the branding, delivering the complete turn key product.  We also learn about the power of Enlisted Design's tools for capturing user data from e-commerce ...

Product & Packaging Design Agency: Enlisted Design | Ep 45

April 21, 2021 09:45 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MB

Packaging design powerhouse Enlisted Design has designed packaging for brands like All Birds, Fridababy, Linksys, and so many other brands. Beau Oyler CEO of Enlisted shares their approach to designing product and packaging under the same roof. Enlisted isn't just a packaging design agency, they develop and engineer products and establish the branding, delivering the complete turn key product.  We also learn about the power of Enlisted Design's tools for capturing user data from e-commerce in...

Is Plastic Packaging As Bad As You've Heard? | Ep 44

April 08, 2021 09:41 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MB

The number one rated plastics material expert, Dr. Chris DeArmitt talks about his research on plastic and plastic packaging waste. We discuss how to reduce waste, recycle more packaging, and what questions to ask when considering paper over plastics. According to Chris, his research shows that plastic is the greenest material available for most cases. Listen and you be the judge. This episode is a real game-changer, everything you thought you knew might not be as you expect when you follow t...

Is Plastic Packaging As Bad As You've Heard? | Ep. 44

April 08, 2021 09:41 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MB

The number one rated plastics material expert, Dr. Chris DeArmitt talks about his research on plastic and plastic packaging waste. We discuss how to reduce waste, recycle more packaging, and what questions to ask when considering paper over plastics. According to Chris, his research shows that plastic is the greenest material available for most cases. Listen and you be the judge. This episode is a real game-changer, everything you thought you knew might not be as you expect when you follow ...

What is Seaweed Packaging? It's NOTPLA | Ep 43

March 22, 2021 18:29 - 42 minutes - 59 MB

NOTPLA is a seaweed based material used for packaging liquids and now is being turned into heatsealable films that are completely biodegradable and edible. The zero plastics movement is growing and NOTPla is helping the packaging industry look at new ways to develop materials and packagign that does not look like anything we've ever seen. Pierre Paslier is the co-founder and CEO of NOTPla, join us as we learn what NOTPla is doing now, that verticals it serves, and what is in the pipeline for...

What is Seaweed Packaging? It's NOTPLA | Ep.43

March 22, 2021 18:29 - 42 minutes - 59 MB

NOTPLA is a seaweed based material used for packaging liquids and now is being turned into heatsealable films that are completely biodegradable and edible. The zero plastics movement is growing and NOTPla is helping the packaging industry look at new ways to develop materials and packagign that does not look like anything we've ever seen. Pierre Paslier is the co-founder and CEO of NOTPla, join us as we learn what NOTPla is doing now, that verticals it serves, and what is in the pipeline fo...

McDonald's Packaging Redesign with Pearlfisher | Ep 42

March 11, 2021 08:49 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MB

Why did McDonald's need a packaging redesign, what was being solved, or how long ago did this project kick-off? we get into the details with Matt Sia, Creative Director at Pearlfisher. We discuss Matt's sketching, the pitch meeting, how the designers are presented, and really what it feels like to overhaul one of the biggest brands on earth. The good and the bad. In this episode you get to here it straight from the Creative Director behind the McDonald's packaging redesign, so tune in and gra...

McDonald's Packaging Redesign with Pearlfisher | Ep.42

March 11, 2021 08:49 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MB

Why did McDonald's need a packaging redesign, what was being solved, or how long ago did this project kick-off? we get into the details with Matt Sia, Creative Director at Pearlfisher. We discuss Matt's sketching, the pitch meeting, how the designers are presented, and really what it feels like to overhaul one of the biggest brands on earth. The good and the bad. In this episode you get to here it straight from the Creative Director behind the McDonald's packaging redesign, so tune in and g...

How To Run A Packaging Design Client Like A Project Manager | Ep 41

February 18, 2021 08:42 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MB

Have you ever wondered how packaging designs and brands navigate timelines And manage all of the moving parts of the complex packaging industry? Have you ever tried to manage your own packaging project from design to manufacturing? Well then you know why project managers are the superstars of the packaging industry. Today we speak with the Project Executioner herself, Megan Gamble a packaging project manager based in Atlanta with clients around the globe. We discuss all of the unseen pitfalls...

Packaging Design and Project Management| Ep 41

February 18, 2021 08:42 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MB

Have you ever wondered how packaging designs and brands navigate timelines And manage all of the moving parts of the complex packaging industry? Have you ever tried to manage your own packaging project from design to manufacturing? Well then you know why project managers are the superstars of the packaging industry. Today we speak with the Project Executioner herself, Megan Gamble a packaging project manager based in Atlanta with clients around the globe. We discuss all of the unseen pitfalls...

Packaging Design and Project Management| Ep. 41

February 18, 2021 08:42 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MB

Have you ever wondered how packaging designs and brands navigate timelines And manage all of the moving parts of the complex packaging industry? Have you ever tried to manage your own packaging project from design to manufacturing? Well then you know why project managers are the superstars of the packaging industry. Today we speak with the Project Executioner herself, Megan Gamble a packaging project manager based in Atlanta with clients around the globe. We discuss all of the unseen pi...

Paper, Packaging Design's Secret Weapon | Ep.40

January 21, 2021 18:34 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MB

A big part in packaging design is selecting materials. Are the materials strong enough, flexible enough, do they produce the right amount of cushion? But beyond the protective properties of packaging, we need packaging to connect with consumers and the fastest way to do that is through touch. Selecting paper is an artform. Selecting paper for its printability, scuff reduction, and texture that can communicate emotion is critical.  In Episode #40 of Package Design Unboxd, we speak to Sabine...

40. Paper, Packaging Design's Secret Weapon

January 21, 2021 18:34 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MB

A big part in packaging design is selecting materials. Are the materials strong enough, flexible enough, do they produce the right amount of cushion? But beyond the protective properties of packaging, we need packaging to connect with consumers and the fastest way to do that is through touch. Selecting paper is an artform. Selecting paper for its printability, scuff reduction, and texture that can communicate emotion is critical.  In Episode #40 of Package Design Unboxd, we speak to Sabine...

Paper, Packaging Design's Secret Weapon

January 21, 2021 18:34 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MB

A big part in packaging design is selecting materials. Are the materials strong enough, flexible enough, do they produce the right amount of cushion? But beyond the protective properties of packaging, we need packaging to connect with consumers and the fastest way to do that is through touch. Selecting paper is an artform. Selecting paper for its printability, scuff reduction, and texture that can communicate emotion is critical.  In Episode #40 of Package Design Unboxd, we speak to Sabine...

Paper, Packaging Design's Secret Weapon | Ep 40

January 21, 2021 18:34 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MB

A big part in packaging design is selecting materials. Are the materials strong enough, flexible enough, do they produce the right amount of cushion? But beyond the protective properties of packaging, we need packaging to connect with consumers and the fastest way to do that is through touch. Selecting paper is an artform. Selecting paper for its printability, scuff reduction, and texture that can communicate emotion is critical.  In Episode #40 of Package Design Unboxd, we speak to Sabine...

Professional Designers in Packaging Education | Ep 39

January 18, 2021 19:10 - 50 minutes - 69 MB

When it comes to packaging design education there are many paths to take and many times we're unclear with where those paths can take you. In this episode we discuss packaging education and the program Gerardo Herrera has built at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena California.  Art Center focuses on establishing a solid foundation of design, process, and critical thinking in it's to packaging design.  Staffed by professional designers the packaging program walks students through the bas...

Professional Designers in Packaging Education | Ep. 39

January 18, 2021 19:10 - 50 minutes - 69 MB

When it comes to packaging design education there are many paths to take and many times we're unclear with where those paths can take you. In this episode we discuss packaging education and the program Gerardo Herrera has built at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena California.  Art Center focuses on establishing a solid foundation of design, process, and critical thinking in it's to packaging design.  Staffed by professional designers the packaging program walks students through the ...

39. Professional Designers in Packaging Education - With Gerardo Herrera

January 18, 2021 19:10 - 50 minutes - 69 MB

When it comes to packaging design education there are many paths to take and many times we're unclear with where those paths can take you. In this episode we discuss packaging education and the program Gerardo Herrera has built at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena California.  Art Center focuses on establishing a solid foundation of design, process, and critical thinking in it's to packaging design.  Staffed by professional designers the packaging program walks students through the ...

What is Circular Packaging Design | Ep 38

January 07, 2021 09:23 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MB

When you hear the term circular packaging design or circular economy, many people confuse it to mean recycling.  Even though the recycling logo is a möbius loop, the process is generally linear, not circular. In this episode we talk with Paul Foulkes-Arellano founder of Circuthon, founder of the Sustainable Design Alliance, and an advisor at A Plastic Planet. A Plastic Planet as of this recording just helped Unilever's Dove launch their first refillable deodorant packaging. Also check out Pau...

Circular Packaging Design | Ep 38

January 07, 2021 09:23 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MB

When you hear the term circular packaging design or circular economy, many people confuse it to mean recycling.  Even though the recycling logo is a möbius loop, the process is generally linear, not circular. In this episode we talk with Paul Foulkes-Arellano founder of Circuthon, founder of the Sustainable Design Alliance, and an advisor at A Plastic Planet. A Plastic Planet as of this recording just helped Unilever's Dove launch their first refillable deodorant packaging. Also check out Pau...

Circular Packaging Design | Ep.38

January 07, 2021 09:23 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MB

When you hear the term circular packaging design or circular economy, many people confuse it to mean recycling.  Even though the recycling logo is a möbius loop, the process is generally linear, not circular. In this episode we talk with Paul Foulkes-Arellano founder of Circuthon, founder of the Sustainable Design Alliance, and an advisor at A Plastic Planet. A Plastic Planet as of this recording just helped Unilever's Dove launch their first refillable deodorant packaging. Also check out P...

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