Sustainable Packaging Design and Production
Design and production strategies and processes based on sustainability principles
Bilbao
ESP
Bootcamp
Language
Spanish
Start date
March 2026
Frequency
Afternoon
Fruition
On campus
Duration
5 days
Credits
25 Hours
Price
750 €
Learn to design eye-catching, functional packaging that minimizes environmental impact.
Today, sustainability and circularity are essential for consumers and brands alike. Now you can learn how to create innovative solutions that respect the environment at the Sustainable Packaging Design and Production Bootcamp.
In this 5-day course you can explore eco-design strategies, acquire knowledge on the best printing techniques and media and learn the ropes about topics such as distribution and transportation. We’ll also consider other important aspects, such as monitoring or assessing results and communicating with clients, suppliers and end users.
All this and more in a dynamic learning experience you’ll apply hands-on to the development of projects.
Information to decide
A complete, intensive course on how to design and produce sustainable packaging, ideal for anyone interested in responsible consumption and best practices for reducing waste.
The project-based learning method is the most effective way to apply your knowledge in real situations.
A learning experience focused on the development of practical skills under the guidance of expert professionals. You’ll complete the experience by creating a final project at the end of the course.
- Product Design and Graphic Design students who want to learn how to design and produce sustainable packaging.
- Product Design and Graphic Design professionals who want to take their knowledge on sustainable packaging to the next level.
- Professionals working in the packaging sector, such as designers or technicians, who want to offer sustainability in their professional practices.
Basic knowledge of Product Design and Graphic Design is required, as well as experience with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
The duration and format of the course gives you an immediate immersion into the design and production of sustainable packaging, acquiring essential knowledge and tools for your professional development, or laying the groundwork for further education in the field.
You’ll be studying at IED Kunsthal Bilbao, a school recognized for its transversal outlook, ideal for people studying or working in product and graphic design and anyone interested in these fields.
You’ll learn how to combine creativity and sustainability to develop ecological, eye-catching packaging, rubbing shoulders with professionals working to innovate this field.
Syllabus
INTRODUCTION
The environmental impact of conventional packaging
The principles of sustainability, ecodesign and circularity
Reduce, reuse, recycle (and compost)
Legislation, regulations and certification
DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABILITY
Packaging life cycle analysis
Identifying clear and achievable sustainability goals
Innovation in design for sustainability
The importance of timelessness
Space optimization, weight reduction, modularity and foldability
MATERIALS
Minimizing the use of resources
Selecting sustainable materials
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION PROCESSES
Supplier evaluation and selection
Collaborative innovation
Production management
TRANSPORTATION AND DISTRIBUTION
The environmental impact of transportation and distribution
Finding efficient routes
Return and refill systems
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
Using tools
Gathering feedback from users
Periodic evaluation
Implementing improvement
Continuous innovation
COMMUNICATION
The importance of transparency with customers, suppliers and end users
Standardized symbols
Storytelling and awareness
Clear instructions on reuse, recycling and composting
Inside the labs
+3
Prototyping Workshop
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