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Packaging Design & Development Flashcards

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  1. Which stage of the packaging development process involves creating physical mockups to evaluate form and function before tooling investment?

    Answer: Prototyping

    Prototyping creates physical models to test form, fit, and function prior to committing to production tooling.

  2. A designer needs to ensure a rigid plastic container can withstand stacking loads during distribution. Which design modification most directly improves top-load strength?

    Answer: Adding vertical ribs to the sidewalls

    Vertical ribs act as structural columns that significantly increase a container's resistance to compressive top loads.

  3. In packaging design, what is the primary purpose of a 'design freeze' milestone?

    Answer: To lock the design specification so tooling and production can proceed without change-driven delays

    A design freeze locks all specifications so downstream activities like tooling fabrication can proceed without costly scope changes.

  4. Which term describes the minimum amount of packaging material required to adequately protect and contain a product?

    Answer: Minimum adequate packaging

    Minimum adequate packaging is the principle of using only as much material as necessary for protection, containment, and communication.

  5. When designing a package for an elderly consumer population, which ergonomic factor is most critical?

    Answer: Ease of opening and closure operation with reduced grip force

    Reduced grip strength in elderly users requires closures and openings designed for low-torque, low-force operation.

  6. A beverage company wants to differentiate its bottle on-shelf. Which approach uses structural design rather than graphics to achieve this?

    Answer: Using a proprietary embossed bottle contour

    A proprietary structural shape or emboss creates tactile and visual differentiation that graphics alone cannot replicate.

  7. In the Stage-Gate development process for packaging, what happens at each 'gate'?

    Answer: Management reviews deliverables and decides whether to continue, modify, or kill the project

    Gates are decision checkpoints where a cross-functional team evaluates project deliverables and risk before authorizing the next stage.