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Ever wonder where to get started on sustainable design? Well, this episode of Package Design Unboxd gives you a lot to think about as we dive into sustainable design with Katie Kubrak of Nirvana CPH. Everything from streamlining design for efficiency, understanding material lifecycles, to mono-material design.
Buckle in those ear pods and get ready to take notes.
These Ten Commandments of Sustainable Design are a great way to get started learning how to develop sustainable packaging designs that improve profits and the environment.
Learn more about the Ten Commandments of Sustainable Packaging here:
https://www.tencommandmentsofsustainabledesign.com
https://www.rca.ac.uk/students/katie-kubrak/
Connect directly with Katie on Linked In:
https://bit.ly/KatieKubrak
And connect with Evelio Mattos on Linked In:
https://bit.ly/EvelioMattos
Ever want to know what it takes to win a packaging competition? Adam Ryan, the Head of Pentawards joins us to discuss exactly what it takes to enter and get noticed by the judges. We get a behind the scenes view of how the judging happens and who some of the judges are.
Connect:
Adam Ryan on LinkedIn:
Pentawards:
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And connect with me, Evelio Mattos on LinkedIn:
We speak to Katie Kubrak, Materials and Insights Producer with Nirvana CPH.
Learn how CMF and MDD drive innovation in packaging design, and create consumer connections. Dive into Coatings, Materials, and Finishes before we transition into the Material Driven Design to create a tangible experience for product and packaging.
No matter if you're just starting out or a seasoned pro, this episode will help you rethink the way you consider packaging.
Listen, rate, review, and subscribe!
Connect with Katie Kubrak:
Katie Kubrak Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-kubrak-33493591/
Katie Kubrak PhD Profile: https://www.rca.ac.uk/students/katie-kubrak/
Katie Kubrak Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makedesignbetter/
Nirvana CPH website: https://nirvanacph.com/
Show Resources:
Yuval Noah Harari, 21 Lessons: https://www.ynharari.com/book/21-lessons-book/
Nirvana CPH Material Monday articles: https://nirvanacph.com/materials-insight/
Tu Delft University: https://www.tudelft.nl/en/
Politecnico di Milano: https://www.polimi.it/en/
Material Experience Lab : http://materialsexperiencelab.com
MIT Materials Research Lab : https://mrl.mit.edu
Materials Research Science Center : https://mrsec.org
Center for Circular Design: https://www.arts.ac.uk/research/research-centres/centre-for-circular-design
Connect with me, Evelio Mattos on Linked In:
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eveliomattos/
Woolcool is a new packaging material that's been used for thermal insulation for over 13,000 years. Today it's replacing polystyrene foam insulation one box at a time.
Learn what woolcool is and how this 100% natural material can keep food and pharmaceutical shipments below 40 degrees for days. We speak to Josie Morris, Managing Director of Woolcool to find out more about their sustainable mission to replace polystyrene insulation.
Learn more about Woolcool here:
https://www.woolcool.com
Connect with Josie Morris on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/josie-morris-354b5b57/
Connect with me Evelio Mattos, on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eveliomattos/
We speak to Jess Williams, Founder and Creative Director of Communal Creative in NYC, a branding agency with a passion for storytelling. Learn how the team at Communal Creative immerses itself into each brand to unearth a resonating story that can be supported at every touch point of the consumer journey.
Jess's experience as Creative Director for Thrillist and early stage Birchbox give her the insight to build startups into brands.
Be prepared to take notes!
Connect with Jess:
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jelewil/
Studio Site:
http://communalcreative.com
Or Catch up with me Evelio Mattos on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eveliomattos/
We speak with Valerie Hawks, Head of Production & Sustainability @ Interact Boulder to understand how production supports design in executing at the highest level. We discuss the importance of getting your hands dirty and learning the language of production and manufacturing.
Learn where to begin a career in packaging production.
Keep up with Valerie online:
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-hawks-137865/
Interact Boulder:
https://interactboulder.com
Sustainable Packaging Coalition:
https://sustainablepackaging.org
Lumi:
https://www.lumi.com/properties
Catch up with me Evelio Mattos on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eveliomattos/
We speak with Brandi Parker, Head of Realization @ Pearlfisher where she manages a team that converts designs and ideas into reality. Her extensive knowledge of packaging design and production allows her to know what questions to ask even before a project begins and how to provide designers the direction they need.
Learn how to begin your path into a career of production design and packaging as well as how to round out your design knowledge by leaning into packaging manufacturing.
Keep up with Brandi online:
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandi-parker-6a6667b/
Pearlfisher:
https://www.pearlfisher.com
Catch up with me Evelio Mattos on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eveliomattos/
Everyone talks about sustainable packaging, but what exactly is it? Well, that depends, and our guest Tom Szaky agrees as sustainability depends on many factors.
In this episode we discuss what is sustainability, the business of recycling, and most importantly what designers need to know in order to design sustainable packaging. Tom Szaky is globally recognized for his eco-entrepreneurial successes that allowed some of the world's largest brands to partner with him to reduce packaging waste.
If you've ever considered sustainable packaging design, this is the place to start. He'll layout the exact materials you need to work with, minimum sizes, and what questions designers need to ask. I try to pack in as many questions as I can in the brief time with Tom and if you're interested it's also available on YouTube.
To learn more about Tom Szaky here are the links:
https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/
https://loopstore.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomszaky/
And connect with me, Evelio Mattos
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eveliomattos/
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