Module 4 : Simple Shape Paradigm
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CUBIOD PACKAGING DESIGN

Platonic Solids have helped to develop basic packaging structures. Commercially packaging boxes are designed and developed as container for numerous household products.Following are some of the examples of packaging design based on the Platonic Solids.
(Read more: http://selfawaredesign.com/making-platonic-solid-models/ ; July 31, 2012
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Solids+in+Design&source=bl&ots=C35gn7iylT&sig=HCUwiSf9Ule5l0SZzskhPcZY0Hg&hl=en&sa=X&
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Design&f=false
; July 31, 2012)

There are three types of board packaging:

1. Corrugated board is used to make corrugated cases.

2. Carton board goes to make cartons.

3. Solid board is used to make a range of containers, particularly for wet goods such as soap or fish.

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Plate 15 Groceries

Plate 16 Fast Food Packaging