3/4/2023 - 27/4/2023 / Week 1 - Week 4
Trinity Wong Ka Yi / 0348778
Packaging and Merchandising Design / Bachelor of Design in Creative Media / Taylor's University
Project 1 - Box Making
LECTURES
All lectures were completed in Exercises.
INSTRUCTIONS
TASKS
WEEK 3 Item Selection
Fig 1.1 Item selection justification. (PDF)
Scissors Box
WEEK 11 - Prototyping at home
Fig 2.2 Scissors box - Prototype 2
For my first prototypes, I took a pizza dieline template that was available on Pacdora and adjusted its dimensions to my desired one. Then I printed out the first one to ensure the scissors would fit in the box. As my printer managed to print to scale, I realized it would be much easier for me to create more prototypes at home before laser-cutting them.
After realizing I made some wrong adjustments which made the box unable to close, I made a second prototype. However, this time the handle clasp was too short instead of too long.
WEEK 13 - Prototyping at home
Fig 3.1 Scissors box - Prototype 3
After trying to make this complicated idea work despite it being not that practical, I decided to move on and try a different form. Hence I tried a new locking mechanism but would still allow it to open fully (Fig 3.2). However, after printing it and folding it, I realized the structure was quite weak itself, which meant it would not be safe to store a pair of scissors. I then decided to simplify the box more and dumb it down to a basic box. The different dielines of each box can be seen in Fig 3.3.
For the cutlery box, I knew I wanted to go for something simpler and less complicated compared to the scissors box. Hence, I just used another dieline template but for a matchbox, since I wanted that pull-out tray concept. I then printed out the first prototype and it fit just right.
Fig 3.4 Cutlery box - Prototype 1
WEEK 14 - Laser-cutting at Campus
Fig 4.1 Laser-cutting process of the scissors box.
Fig 4.2 Scissors box - Prototype test
First off, I started off by laser-cutting the prototype first, testing the waters of the laser cutter. From then I found out that my estimated size was big enough to allow the scissors the shake around which was not what I wanted. Therefore I edited the dieline again to be 1cm shorter. I also noticed it was slightly hard to open the box due to the thicker material of this board. Hence, I added a semicircle cutout where the flap is supposed to be, and laser-cut it on a different type of art card.
Fig 4.3 Scissors box - Test 1 (Dieline)
The first test was also a failure because the small pieces broke off due to the nature of the laser cutter. I also observed and noticed that wherever there is a joint of more than 2 strokes, the folding line would cut through, causing the smaller parts to break off completely.
Fig 4.4 Scissors box - Test 2 (Dieline)
The second one was actually fairly well, and I was about to go with this for the final. However, after inserting the scissors and shaking it around, I notice the bottom tip of the box was starting to tear due to 1) folding lines being cut through, and 2) lack of structural integrity. Therefore, I had to go back a third time to shorten each line, leaving no strokes touching each other. I also added a mini flap to the tip to hold the weight and prevent the scissors from poking out.
After all the changes, I found that all the issues had been fixed. Therefore, this is the final form of the scissors box.
Cultery Box
For the cutlery box, it was surprisingly much more straightforward as it was a way simpler form. Since I was going out for a pull-out tray box (like a bigger match box)
Fig 5.1 Cutlery box sleeve - Test 1 (Dieline)
The first cutlery box was already perfect, just that the sleeve was a tad too big. I tried a second round which was slightly smaller, but it ended up too small. However, this sparked a new idea, inspired by cutlery dispensers in Japanese restaurants. Hence, the inner tray remain the same, but instead its bottom would be glued to an outer sleeve which could open wide.
Fig 5.5 Cutlery box sleeve - Test 1 Angle View (Folded)
FINAL OUTCOME
Scissors Box
Fig 5.1 Scissors box - Front
Fig 5.2 Scissors box - Back
Cultery Box
Fig 6.1 Cutlery box - Front (Closed)
Fig 6.2 Cutlery box - Back (Closed)
Fig 6.3 Cutlery box - Front (Closed)
Fig 6.4 Cutlery box - Back (Closed)
REFLECTION
Overall, the trial and error process was pretty fun as I got to observe each detail, trying to figure out the flaws of the prototypes and improving them each step of the way, especially for the scissors box. Despite not being able to execute the original idea, I now understand that some packaging just has to be more practical than trying to be unique. It was also a fun experience operating the laser cutting machine on our own for the first time and seeing our boxes come to life was fulfilling.
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