Table Tennis Packaging

The assignment was to create a sustainable and aesthetic package for a table tennis set using only E-flute cardboard. The package should be functional for the consumer and retailer.

6.5 in x 6.75 in

Made using e-flute cardboard

Design 166: Design Foundations

Instructors: Professor Karen Cheng, Professor Dominic Muren

Brainstorm designs

Image of my first brainstorming ideas for table tennis packaging. This is the first stage of my design process.

First sketch and paper model

First sketch and paper model of a design for packaging.

Second sketch and model

Second sketch and paper model of packaging.

Third sketch and model

Third sketch and paper model of packaging.

New Sketch

First sketch of new designs I created after scratching all of the previous designs.

New model

New model to match the sketch above, first time working with actual cardboard.

New sketch

Second new sketch of another design, also nothing like the original three designs.

New model

Model that matches the sketch above, showcasing how the design works.

New sketch

Final new sketch of a new design.

New model

Model of the sketch above, this is the design I decided to continue working with.

Continued editing and modifying

Continuing with the last design, I made more changes to the design to make the packaging more dynamic. I created two different designs displaying 2 different types of tabbing. I ended up continuing with the first tabbing option.

Final design

Front view of the final design, showcasing how the design can be presented in a store and the overall aesthetics.