Abstract
Packaging for items, such as consumer electronics, is often designed for a single use, which can contribute to material waste after a product is unboxed. A reconfigurable packaging system can be transformed into one or more functional objects. The system may integrate engineered structural features, for example, pre-defined fold lines, perforated sections, and interlocking die-cut components, into the packaging substrate. Following these integrated guides, a user can physically manipulate and reassemble portions of the container into secondary items. Examples of such items can include a device support stand, a desktop organizer, or a three-dimensional figure. This approach can extend the utility of the packaging beyond an initial protective function, which may repurpose the materials and reduce potential waste.
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Recommended Citation
Wei-Chi, Lin, "Reconfigurable Packaging System for Transformation into Functional Objects", Technical Disclosure Commons, ()
https://www.tdcommons.org/dpubs_series/9416