Packaging Engineering-what's it all about?

some packaged materials from deviantart.

I'm pretty sure that almost everyone I am with, knows that I am taking Packaging Engineering as my career in the future. But what's funny is, whenever a friend or a relative asks me what my course is all about, I just laugh and say "gapamutos ah". I can't answer it in a straight and "decent" way. One time, my tito asked what the real nature and opportunities my course has and I was just like, saying stuffs about products and so on and so forth. So what is it really all about? Since its the first and only course offered in the Philippines, not everyone is familiar with it.
One time, our Engr124(Engineering Design Project Class) teacher asked each of us why we didn't take up any other course other than Engineering. And Sir Bernie asked me "Why didn't you just become a professional ballet dancer?" I was surprised, not expecting that the question would be like that.
According to Wikipedia it is a broad topic ranging from design conceptualization to product placement. All steps along the manufacturing process, and more, must be taken into account in the design of the package for any given product. Package engineering includes industry-specific aspects of industrial engineering, marketing, materials science, industrial design and logistics. Packaging engineers must interact with Research & Development, Manufacturing, Marketing, Graphic Design, Regulatory, Purchasing, Planning and so on. The package must sell and protect the product, while maintaining an efficient, cost-effective process cycle.
All Packaging Engineers are under one organization and that is known to us as the Institute of Packaging Professionals(IOPP) which is an international org. I am already a part of it, but NOT officially. I still have to pass Sophomore year and take a qualifying exam for me to be worthy to be called a part of it.

"The Institute of Packaging Professionals is dedicated to creating networking and educational opportunities that help packaging professionals succeed. IoPP is dedicated to the proposition that packaging is a positive, environmentally responsible and economically efficient force, operating in a modern economic society for the benefit and improved well-being of its people.IoPP is operated by individuals with a high standard of ethical conduct in all affairs, within budget and with cost controls to effect fiscal responsibility."

Mission Statement:
The Institute of Packaging Professionals is dedicated to creating networking and educational opportunities that help packaging professionals succeed.

Vision:
IoPP will be the central unifying force in packaging for the benefit of its members, the packaging community and society.

Core Values:
IoPP is dedicated to the proposition that packaging is a positive, environmentally responsible and economically efficient force, operating in a modern economic society for the benefit and improved well-being of its people.

IoPP is committed to leadership in packaging through the continuing education and growth of its members and other packaging professionals.

IoPP is operated with rigorous quality standards, reinforced by continuous improvement and growth in the organization, its activities and operations.

IoPP is working with a dedicated team of volunteer leaders and employed staff, which collaborate efficiently and effectively for the betterment of packaging, the packaging community, IoPP and all of us as individuals; IoPP is maintaining timely and efficient communications among themselves and all other interested parties.

IoPP is operated by individuals with a high standard of ethical conduct in all affairs, within budget and with cost controls to effect fiscal responsibility.


what about that?lolz.

let me show you some of my favorite packages(courtesy of deviantart)

This is a pen holder and its so cool.i like the design,its refreshing.
I would love to do something like this in the futrure.

An Acrylic Paint package, what makes this paint attractive is because there are
corresponding adjectives in every color so one can remember it.




ants-resistant!



this will absolutely inspire buyers.
Package designs for lucite pendants.

chocolate package for kids!
its colorful and it has a rainbow.so like my favorite.



this Chan don package really looks classy and stylish.
i love this too.



the shape of the bottle is perfect.
there's an Apple Square, Orange Square,
Pomegrenate Square and Canteloupe Square.