Packaging & Containers
To Understand the Reasons for
Packaging Designs
What would this container be used for?
How do you know?
There’s a handle for
easy carrying
There’s a
door to allow
you to put
the cat
inside
There are slots that
allow the cat to
breathe
There’s a mesh on
the front so you
can see if your cat
is alright.
It would be used for a small pet like a cat. What are the design
features that help you to know what it’s used for?
What materials is the cat box made from
and why?
The box is made from rigid
plastic so it can be easily
cleaned and is strong but
light
The door is made from
metal bars because
metal is strong even
when thin so allowing
you to see into the box
easily.
How big must the box be?
It must be big
enough to hold
your cat without
making it too big
or too small. The
cat needs walls
to support it
while you carry
it.
It needs a strong
catch to stop the
cat from
escaping.
What other design features can you think of?
Now can you examine a container and find
it’s design features?