ID | Sacchita

ID

Client-based

Sustainable Packaging Design

Our Aim.

To design environment-friendly packaging

that is easy to store, carry, dispose, and eat-in while solving the leakage of liquid food.

The Challenges.

Selection of material: Natural or Reusable.
Packing of liquid food without using plastic
Separating food in compartments without leakage
Solving the problem of standing and eating

The Research.

We visited the ID outlets in Chennai and studied the issues with the existing packaging.

Apart from spillage, there was the issue of the liquid mixing with the solid food and creating sogginess.
The existing package came in aluminum making it quite hard to eat at railway stations, especially standing up due to the heat.
Holding the hot package upright and eating while standing also led to stability issues as the package tended to lose balance.
Stackability would also have to taken into consideration since most customers ordered more than one parcel and carrying had to be easy.

ID Food Analysis.

Studied the main menu of ID to categorize and understand the food items and design according to the specifications.

Material Exploration.

Studied the main menu of ID to categorize and understand the food items and design according to the specifications.

CLAY

BAGASSE

BANANA LEAF

ALUMINIUM

FOIL

CARD

BOARD

Banana Leaf

A

Pros

Easy to procure and transport
Portrays the nature of south Indian packaging and enhances the overall aesthetics

Cons

Can be used mainly as secondary packaging
Cannot be stored for a long time

Cardboard

C

Pros

Cardboard can be recycled
It provides a sturdy structure

Cons

Cannot be used for liquid food
Only geometrical shapes can be formed and not organic

E

Aluminium

Pros

Available in multiple shapes and sizes
Cheap manufacturing process
Keeps food warm for long amounts of time

Cons

Leakage from one compartment to another

Bagasse

B

Pros

Aesthetically appealing
Can be sealed using banana leaves/ aluminium/butter paper

Cons

Environmental impact is higher during manufacturing process (considering water and power use)
Final cost is higher then most options

Areca Nut

D

Pros

Easy manufacturing process
Strong and sturdy to use
Can be shaped and compartmentalized

Cons

Cannot be leak-proof as structure does not comes out uniform in manufacturing
Raw material quality is inconsistent

F

Clay

Pros

Same manufacturing as plastic (available in numerous options)

Cons

Biodegradable only under Industrial conditions
(collection and segregation is hard after usage)

Ideation.

After analyzing the various pros and cons of different materials, we ideated taking into consideration, the

• Durability

• Environment-friendly material

• Stackability

• Ease of use

• Least material wastage

• Spill Proof

Trials.

Trial 1

Material: Cardboard + Aluminium/Bagasse/Kullad pots

Ease of use: Can be held with one hand

Stackability : 70% efficient

Spillage: 95% prevented

Material: Aluminium + Cardboard

Ease of use: Hard to hold with one hand

Stackability: 9 7% efficient

Spillage: 80%prevented

Trial 2

Concept 1

Rubber Bands

Banana Leaf

Burnt Banana Leaf

Cardboard

Packaging

Clay Pots

Assembly and Packaging.

Unwrapping.

Concept 2

Rubber Bands

Burnt Banana Leaf

Banana Leaf

Clay Pots

Cardboard

Packaging

Assembly and Packaging.

Unwrapping.

Baggase Concepts.

Experimenting with the lips to provide a sound structure and at the same time prevent spillage

Separating the compartments using multiple depressions to prevent spillage
Separating the compartments with an extrusion by increasing area

A

B

Inspired from a tiffin box and exploring the possibility of completely separating the liquid from the solid food with the main dish on top and the liquid underneath

C

Separate lids for chutney and sambhar with one overall lid to prevent spillage with the application of pressure from the top lid.

1

2

3

4

Basic

Kids Meal

Tiffin Box

Combo