Structural packaging design and sustainability
Universiteit Gent
ODB-1003959
op: 7 november 2025
Deze opleiding komt in aanmerking voor
- Opleidingscheques
- Vlaams opleidingsverlof
Aantal uren: 36 uur
Eindbeoordeling voorzien: nee
Blended leren: nee
Mentoropleiding: nee
Extra informatie: http://www.ugain.ugent.be/packagingdesignopent in nieuw venster
Doelgroep
This course is designed for professionals and recent graduates involved in packaging, product development, and sustainability, including:
- Packaging designers and engineers
- Industrial and product designers
- Brand managers and marketing professionals
- Sustainability and CSR managers
- R&D and innovation teams
- Packaging technologists
- Procurement and materials specialists
- Professionals working in FMCG, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other packaging-intensive industries
- Anyone involved in packaging development who wants to gain deeper insight into structural design and sustainable material use
This course is intended for professionals and students who want to gain a deeper understanding of decision-making processes in packaging design. It is particularly relevant for those who need to balance and evaluate different solutions based on factors such as cost, environmental impact, user convenience, processability, and performance.
A background in product or packaging development is an advantage, though not strictly required. A basic level of general technical knowledge is recommended to fully benefit from the course. Participants will receive an introduction to a wide range of packaging materials, covering how they are produced, their applications, and also their limitations and unsuitable uses.
Voorwaarden
Specifieke voorwaarden per opleidingsincentive
Elke opleidingsincentive heeft zijn eigen specifieke voorwaarden om te bepalen of u recht heeft. Kijk na of u voldoet aan de voorwaarden van de opleidingsincentive waarvan u gebruik wil maken (Vlaams opleidingsverlof, Vlaams opleidingskrediet en opleidingscheques voor werknemers
Opleidingscheques: beperkende voorwaarde opleidingsniveau
Deze opleiding kan u betalen met een opleidingscheque. Bent u hooggeschoold (u behaalde een graduaats-, bachelor- of masterdiploma)? Dan kan dat enkel als u een ‘attest loopbaanbegeleiding’ heeft van maximaal 6 jaar oud. In dit attest verklaart een loopbaanbegeleider dat de opleiding noodzakelijk is voor de uitvoering van uw persoonlijk ontwikkelplan (POP).
Inhoud van de opleiding
This course introduces the full process of structural packaging design, from briefing to concept development, with a focus on materials like paperboard, glass, metal, and plastics. Participants learn to balance functional and aesthetic requirements with practical constraints such as strength, barrier properties, and production feasibility, while integrating sustainability and regulatory compliance (e.g. PPWR).
Topics such as packaging functionality, cost estimation, intellectual property, and production equipment are also covered, with design decisions supported by scientific research and industry best practices.
By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to confidently manage packaging projects with a strong awareness of technical and environmental factors.
DAY 1. From Function to Form: Foundations of Packaging Design
DAY 2. Paper, Board, and Print: Structure Meets Strategy
DAY 3. Creativity and Materials: Designing with Innovation in Mind
DAY 4. Metal, Wood, and Smart Packaging: Adding Value Through Design
DAY 5. Machinery, Law, and Sustainability: Packaging in Context
DAY 6. Details That Matter: Components and Future-Proof Packaging
all info at www.ugain.ugent.be/packagingdesign(opent in nieuw venster)