Category: Structural Design
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Rethinking the Fold through Elastic Hinge Strategies
Instinctively, we tend to assume that a corrugated container becomes more durable by being solid, that stiffness creates strength, and structural integrity is measured by resistance to bending. This instinct is not misguided. A corrugated box does feel solid in the hand. Yet its strength is not rooted in rigidity.…
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Mathematics as a Blueprint for Packaging
Designing resilient packaging is a delicate negotiation between predictable physics and unpredictable environments. While material selection is important, the “intelligence” of a container is defined by its geometry and load-bearing logic. To navigate this, engineers rely on the McKee Formula – the industry standard for predicting the top-to-bottom compression strength…
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Accessible Packaging With Alternative Interaction Points
For many consumers, packaging is the first tangible interaction with a product. It communicates not only brand identity but also usability and approachability. For individuals with reduced mobility – whether due to arthritis, multiple sclerosis, age-related sarcopenia, or limb differences – this initial contact can determine whether a product feels…
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The Handling of Heavy Boxes
When do we notice an object? Functioning objects often feel like an invisible extension of our actions. As we get used to an object, its use becomes instinctive. Yet these subconscious motions are often interrupted by effort. When something resists, strains, or begins to fail, like a box sagging under…
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