Language

Spanish

Start date

January 2025

Frequency

Afternoon

Fruition

On campus

Duration

5 days

Credits

25 Hours

Price

750 €

Learn to design eye-catching, functional packaging that minimizes environmental impact.

Today, sustainability and circularity are essential for consumers and brands alike. Now you can learn how to create innovative solutions that respect the environment at the Sustainable Packaging Design and Production Bootcamp.  

In this 5-day course you can explore eco-design strategies, acquire knowledge on the best printing techniques and media and learn the ropes about topics such as distribution and transportation. We’ll also consider other important aspects, such as monitoring or assessing results and communicating with clients, suppliers and end users.   

All this and more in a dynamic learning experience you’ll apply hands-on to the development of projects. 

Information to decide

A complete, intensive course on how to design and produce sustainable packaging, ideal for anyone interested in responsible consumption and best practices for reducing waste. 

The project-based learning method is the most effective way to apply your knowledge in real situations. 

A learning experience focused on the development of practical skills under the guidance of expert professionals. You’ll complete the experience by creating a final project at the end of the course.  

  • Product Design and Graphic Design students who want to learn how to design and produce sustainable packaging. 
  • Product Design and Graphic Design professionals who want to take their knowledge on sustainable packaging to the next level. 
  • Professionals working in the packaging sector, such as designers or technicians, who want to offer sustainability in their professional practices. 

Basic knowledge of Product Design and Graphic Design is required, as well as experience with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. 

The duration and format of the course gives you an immediate immersion into the design and production of sustainable packaging, acquiring essential knowledge and tools for your professional development, or laying the groundwork for further education in the field.  

You’ll be studying at IED Kunsthal Bilbao, a school recognized for its transversal outlook, ideal for people studying or working in product and graphic design and anyone interested in these fields.  

You’ll learn how to combine creativity and sustainability to develop ecological, eye-catching packaging, rubbing shoulders with professionals working to innovate this field. 

Syllabus

INTRODUCTION

The environmental impact of conventional packaging 

The principles of sustainability, ecodesign and circularity 

Reduce, reuse, recycle (and compost) 

Legislation, regulations and certification 



DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABILITY

Packaging life cycle analysis 

Identifying clear and achievable sustainability goals 

Innovation in design for sustainability 

The importance of timelessness 

Space optimization, weight reduction, modularity and foldability 



MATERIALS

Minimizing the use of resources 

Selecting sustainable materials 



SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION PROCESSES 

Supplier evaluation and selection 

Collaborative innovation 

Production management 



TRANSPORTATION AND DISTRIBUTION

The environmental impact of transportation and distribution 

Finding efficient routes 

Return and refill systems 



MONITORING AND EVALUATION

Using tools 

Gathering feedback from users 

Periodic evaluation 

Implementing improvement 

Continuous innovation 



COMMUNICATION

The importance of transparency with customers, suppliers and end users 

Standardized symbols 

Storytelling and awareness 

Clear instructions on reuse, recycling and composting 

Faculty

Núria Vila

Course Coordinator

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