Dubbed 'the perfect cardboard box' by Fast Co. Design, the Rapid Packing Container recreates an everyday staple. Conceived by Henry Wang and Chris Curro of the Albert Nerken School of Engineering at Cooper Union, the cardboard box redesign addresses the environmental problem created by conventional boxes. The Rapid Packing Container is also intended to make packing an easier and more timely task.
To build, just press on the flat, unfolded box into a custom jig. A built-in adhesive strip means additional tape is not needed. A tab allows you to open the box with ease.
The innovative design uses 15% to 20% less cardboard than regular boxes. This is sure to have a very positive effect on the environment, when one considers how many boxes are used to ship goods worldwide. The reversible, recyclable and seemingly perfect cardboard box also cuts down on material costs, despite being able to hold up to 260 pounds.
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Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Packaging - The new Rapid Packing Container redesign reduces material cost and uses 15%-20% less cardboard, making it a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies seeking sustainable packaging alternatives.
2. Streamlined Shipping - The Rapid Packing Container's adhesive strip eliminates the need for additional tape and the design's ease of folding and packing creates opportunities for companies seeking to streamline their shipping process with cost-effective options.
3. Flat-packed Designs - The Rapid Packing Container's flat-packed design and custom jig presents opportunities for companies to explore cost-effective, flat-packed designs for a range of products beyond shipping boxes.
Industry Implications
1. Packaging - Companies within the packaging industry can explore the Rapid Packing Container's sustainable design elements, cost-effectiveness, and ease of use in creating similar alternatives for their customers.
2. E-commerce - The Rapid Packing Container presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for e-commerce companies seeking to streamline their shipping process with an efficient and sustainable packaging option.
3. Manufacturing - The custom jig used to fold and pack the Rapid Packing Container sets an example for manufacturers to explore cost-effective, flat-packed designs for a range of products beyond shipping boxes.