IB MYP Grade 9 Product Design | Unit 2: Sustainable Product Innovation (Project: Eco-Friendly Packaging Design) by Prakhar Chauhan | Learn Smarter
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Unit 2: Sustainable Product Innovation (Project: Eco-Friendly Packaging Design)

The unit focuses on the profound impact of product design on global sustainability, particularly in the context of packaging. It emphasizes the importance of sustainable design principles and the circular economy, guiding students through the process of creating eco-friendly packaging solutions while considering environmental and societal implications. Students are encouraged to critically analyze their design choices and their broader effects to become agents of change for sustainability.

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    Unit 2: Sustainable Product Innovation (Project: Eco-Friendly Packaging Design)

    This section delves into sustainable product design, focusing on eco-friendly packaging innovation by exploring its principles and promoting responsible resource use.

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  • 1.1

    Unit Overview

    This section introduces the critical exploration of sustainable product design, emphasizing eco-friendly packaging and the impact of design choices on the environment.

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  • 1.2

    Global Context: Globalization And Sustainability

    This section explores the intersection of globalization and sustainability within product design, emphasizing the need for eco-friendly packaging solutions.

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  • 1.3

    Key Concepts: Innovation, Systems

    This section explores sustainable product innovation focusing on eco-friendly packaging and the importance of understanding systems within the context of globalization and sustainability.

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  • 1.4

    Related Concepts: Sustainability, Resources, Lifecycle, Context, Solutions

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  • 1.5

    Learning Objectives (Aligned With Myp Design Criteria)

    This section outlines the learning objectives aligned with the MYP Design Criteria focused on sustainable packaging design.

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  • 2

    Criterion A: Inquiring And Analysing

    This section emphasizes the importance of inquiring and analyzing the need for sustainable packaging solutions, focusing on research methods and formulating design briefs based on sustainability goals.

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  • 2.1

    1. Explaining And Justifying Need For Sustainable Packaging

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  • 2.2

    2. Identifying, Prioritizing, And Justifying Research Methods

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  • 2.2.1

    Primary Research

    This section discusses the importance of primary research in developing sustainable packaging solutions and explores various research methods to gather data that informs design decisions.

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  • 2.2.2

    Secondary Research

    This section highlights the importance of secondary research methods in the context of sustainable packaging design, detailing various techniques and justifying their relevance.

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  • 2.3

    3. Analyzing Research For Detailed Design Brief Formulation

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  • 2.3.1

    Sustainability Goals

    This section outlines the principles and critical importance of sustainability goals in product design, particularly in relation to eco-friendly packaging solutions.

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  • 2.3.2

    Material Constraints

    The section explores the importance of defining material constraints in sustainable packaging design, emphasizing environmental factors and consumer needs.

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  • 2.3.3

    Target Product Protection Requirements

    This section outlines the essential specifications required for eco-friendly packaging to ensure effective protection of products throughout their lifecycle.

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  • 2.3.4

    Target Audience Considerations

    This section emphasizes the importance of understanding consumer needs and preferences when designing sustainable packaging.

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  • 2.3.5

    Manufacturing Constraints

    This section highlights the manufacturing constraints that inform the design process for sustainable packaging, emphasizing the importance of compatibility with existing production methods and the necessity of thoughtful design decisions.

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  • 2.4

    4. Developing Prioritized List Of Specifications

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  • 3

    Criterion B: Developing Ideas

    This section outlines the critical process of developing innovative solutions for eco-friendly packaging, emphasizing exploration, feasibility, and justification of design ideas.

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  • 3.1

    1. Emphasizing Exploration In Design Brief

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  • 3.2

    2. Presenting A Range Of Feasible Design Ideas With Annotations

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  • 3.2.1

    2d Package Flat Plans (Die-Lines)

    This section focuses on the creation and significance of 2D package flat plans, commonly referred to as die-lines, in the sustainable packaging design process.

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  • 3.2.2

    3d Mock-Ups (Physical/digital)

    This section discusses the importance of creating 3D mock-ups, both physical and digital, in the design process, particularly for eco-friendly packaging solutions.

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  • 3.2.3

    Rendered Concepts (Digital)

    This section focuses on the essential concepts of sustainable product innovation, particularly regarding eco-friendly packaging design.

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  • 3.3

    3. Justifying Chosen Design Idea

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  • 3.4

    4. Developing Accurate And Appropriate Detailed Design Specifications

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  • 4

    Criterion C: Creating The Solution

    This section focuses on the practical aspects of developing a sustainable packaging prototype, emphasizing the creation of a logical production plan, technical skill mastery, and meticulous documentation of the construction process.

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  • 4.1

    1. Constructing A Logical And Justified Production Plan

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  • 4.2

    2. Demonstrating Excellent Technical Skills In Prototype Construction

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  • 4.3

    3. Following Plan And Meticulously Recording Changes With Justification

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  • 4.4

    4. Presenting The Functional Prototype And Satisfying The Brief

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  • 5

    Criterion D: Evaluating

    This section focuses on designing evaluation methods for sustainable packaging prototypes, assessing their functional performance and sustainability criteria, while also encouraging iterative improvement.

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  • 5.1

    1. Designing And Justifying A Comprehensive Evaluation Method

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  • 5.2

    2. Evaluating The Success Of The Packaging Prototype Against Brief And Specifications

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  • 5.3

    3. Explaining Detailed Improvements For Enhanced Sustainability, Structure, Or Convenience

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  • 5.4

    4. Explaining Potential Positive Environmental And Social Impact And Discussing Trade-Offs

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  • 6

    Activities

    This section outlines engaging activities designed to deepen students' understanding of sustainable packaging concepts through hands-on learning and collaborative exploration.

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  • 6.1

    Lifecycle Assessment (Lca) Basics Workshop

    The Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) Basics Workshop introduces students to the essential concepts of LCA, highlighting its role in evaluating the environmental impacts of packaging design within a sustainable framework.

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  • 6.2

    Sustainable Material Deep Dive & Research Seminars

    This section emphasizes the critical examination of sustainable materials and their implications for innovative packaging design.

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  • 6.3

    Packaging Structure Design Studio

    This section focuses on the principles and methodologies used in designing sustainable packaging structures.

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  • 6.4

    Branding And Graphic Design For Sustainable Messaging Workshop

    This section focuses on integrating sustainable principles into branding and graphic design, emphasizing effective communication of eco-friendly packaging.

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  • 6.5

    Prototype Fabrication Skills Lab

    This section provides an overview of skills and techniques necessary for fabricating prototypes in eco-friendly packaging design.

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  • 6.6

    Performance Testing Simulation & Analysis

    This section focuses on the methodologies and importance of performance testing for eco-friendly packaging design, emphasizing real-world applications and analysis methods.

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  • 6.7

    Discussions On Greenwashing Vs. Genuine Sustainability

    This section explores the distinction between greenwashing and genuine sustainable practices in product packaging.

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  • 7

    Assessment

    This section covers the assessment strategies used in evaluating the knowledge and skills developed during the Sustainable Product Innovation unit.

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  • 7.1

    Formative

    This section emphasizes the importance of sustainable product design principles in minimizing environmental impacts through innovative packaging solutions.

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  • 7.2

    Summative

    This section summarizes the integration of sustainable product design within the context of eco-friendly packaging projects.

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References

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Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

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  • Sustainable packaging solut...
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