Simplify the carton box packaging design
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Carton box packaging structural design
1> Overview
Judging from the literal meaning of packaging, we know packaging mainly include two meanings: packaging structural design and packaging graphic design. Packaging structural design  through improve or re-design the structure of the packaging which not  only facilitate the protection, transportation and storage of the  products, but also help to boost the sales. Packaging graphic design  mainly focus on series packaging graphic design related to company  image advertising, description and sales of the products etc.. So packaging design  mainly include structural design and graphic design, however, mostly  packaging design focus on the graphic design, the structural design of  the packaging has been ignored.
2>The importance of packaging structural design
People usually split the wrap and design process of packaging, it has  been quite commonly phenomenon that mostly packaging paid great  attention on the graphic design and ignored its structural design in the  commodity competition. The packaging has been updated and replaced  continually in order to suit for the intense competition. Although it  can boost sales through this kind of strategy, it also bring negative  impact on the company. On the other hand, packaging structural design  could also make a pivotal role on the product sales because an  excellent packaging structural design could not only display the product  better, but also ease of use for customers. So we need to get together  the wrap and design process which means the importance of packaging  structural design can not be ignored.
3>Changes in the structure of carton packaging
Mostly carton box packagings keep the Stereotyped structure in our daily  life. As we said before we should connect the packaging structural  design together with graphic design. Here we mainly introduce the carton  box structural design. The form of carton packaging can be summarized  as some basic forms then improve and change their basic structures.
①Changes of form 
The changes of form means cut and combinate the original form on the  basis of geometry to generate new structures of forms. It mainly include  the increase, decrease, combination concave and convex of geometric  surface. The diversity and richness of carton packaging structure can be  realized through those changes of form.
②Changes of surface
The changes of surface is mainly through the adjustment of the structure  lines and changes on the form of the surface. The adjustment of  structure lines means adjust the structure lines of carton packaging  surface while keeps the basic structure the same. For example, Window  style carton packaging could display the product intuitively which could  boost the sales indirectly.
③Changes of lines
The Lines in packaging structural design means the contour lines of  carton box and the intersecting lines between its surfaces. So the  changes of lines basically kept the original structure, it mainly  through the adjustment of the carton box contour lines, such as change  the straight line into curve or broken line etc. Different line has  different presentation character, thus the carton box packaging style  becomes rich and versatile.
④Special structure
We've mentioned above the packaging structure design mainly start from  the geometry, which means connect the packaging structure together with  the product form closely. Through the special structure of the carton  packaging could not only display the product intuitively but also  attract more customers. The special structure design could start from 3  aspects: commodity forms, usages, interesting.
4> The meaning of the carton packaging structural design
The carton box packaging structural design is very  important in the intensive competition. At first, it is not only  facilitate the usage by customers, but also facilitate the manufacturer  and sellers. Secondly, packaging structural design in favor of product  protection, transportation and storage. Thirdly, packaging structural  design display the product better which could potentially promote the  sales.
In all, we know packaging design include structural design and graphic design, we can not split these two works, they should be complementary exist, excellent structural design provides rich changes of the structure, which increased the expression of the packaging graphic design and then promote the product sales. So we should connect both structural design and graphic design, pay attention to packaging structural design.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Packaging functions
1> Protective function
The product must be falling down, protected, and suffers vibration during transportation. Perishable food such as fruit must be of rigid packaging, such as laminated container are protected. In addition, the packaging must be capable of withstanding without a variety of static and dynamic loads to which it is subjected to during transportation, handling and storage. The assets are common, the protection from climatic conditions such as temperature, radiation, humidity, rain and sun, which may require different packaging measures.
2> Loading and Transport function
Easy management of activity is the development of transport packaging so it will be carried out, lifted, moved, are defined and fixed easily, efficiently and safely. The packaging is a crucial factor on the efficiency of the transportation, processing and storage of goods. Loading and transport function makes demands on the outer packaging by weight of the goods are placed inside and convenience packaging. The package of power is necessary for the installation of the goods on the other hand, the close relationship between the load and the transport-function displays, and protective.
3> Sales and Marketing
The purpose of this function make the sales process easier and more effective. The promotional material on the packaging is designed to attract the attention of potential buyers and have a positive influence on purchasing decisions. Promotional materials for the packaging plays an important role in the sales package, because it speaks directly to the consumer. This is only a minor role in the original packaging.
4> Storage function
Packaging    materials and containers are required for packaging of goods must be    stored in different places and for the packaging and all contents of  the   package were used. The packaging should also be the repository.
 
In    addition, the package also warranty and service function, package,  and   the basis for brand products, consumer protection and product  liability. There    are legal requirements that the goods are clearly marked, indicating    their nature, date of composition, weight, number and expiration date,    etc. Packaging   plays many functional roles for content protection,  but perhaps the most important work is still regarded as to help sell the product at the point of purchase.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Tubular box structural design
The theory of carton box design is a little complicated, In this article we will talk about the structural design formula and some commonly tubular box structure.
|               Size  |                            E  |                            EX  |                            B4  |                            V  |                            FX  |                            
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|               D=Caliper  |          ||||||
|               <0.45mm  |                            B-D  |                            D  |                            B-D  |                            D  |                            D  |                            
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|               046-0.65mm  |                            B-D  |                            D  |                            B-D  |                            D  |                            D  |                            
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|               0.66-0.99mm  |                            B-D  |                            D  |                            B-D  |                            D  |                            D  |                            
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|               1.00-1.80  |                            B-D  |                            D  |                            B-D  |                            D  |                            D  |                            
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|               Size  |                            ZX  |                            Z4  |                            YH  |                            S  |                            N  |                            FS  |          
|               D=Caliper  |          ||||||
|               <0.45mm  |                            3  |                            3  |                            D+0.5  |                            D  |                            F/4 mm  |                            D  |          
|               046-0.65mm  |                            3  |                            3  |                            D+0.5  |                            D  |          ||
|               0.66-0.99mm  |                            3  |                            3  |                            D+0.5  |                            D  |          ||
|               1.00-1.80  |                            3  |                            3  |                            D+0.5  |                            D  |          
Note: When FX and Y equal 0, E=B
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  |                            17mm<=A<=30mm  |                            A>150mm  |          ||
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  |                            F=10mm  |                            F=13mm  |                            F=15mm  |                            F=18mm  |          
|               -----C-----  |                            ----YZ------  |                            -----G-----  |          
|               Glued Piece 
 
 
  |                            Rule 
 A>60 Y=7.5,Z=5.0 
 
  |                            Dust Flap 
 Formula1 
 
 Formula 2        
 The following can be ignored ------------------------------ Note:The following parameters can be changed according to requirements G=1/2 or G=B4 
 Formula 3  |          
Structure of the end of the tubular folding carton box
1、Tuck end
2、Lock-End
3、Self Lock End
4、Glue End