Innovative principles of designing eco-friendly packaging
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.30857/2617-0272.2026.3.4Keywords:
packaging design, eco-design, design for sustainable development, visual communications design, biodegradable materials, secondary raw materials, packaging life cycleAbstract
The purpose of the work was to identify innovative principles in packaging design that integrate functionality, aesthetics and environmental responsibility, contributing to the spread of a culture of sustainable consumption. The work used a systematic approach to the design of eco-friendly packaging, which is based on the integration of analytical-comparative, functional and morphological analysis methods and covers interdisciplinary research in the fields of design, ecology, materials science, marketing, consumer psychology, etc. A systematic analysis of eco-packaging has led to the development of three principles for its design: the use of biodegradable materials, multifunctionality, and the visualisation of natural aesthetics. It has been proven that the key area of innovation is the creation of packaging from biodegradable materials (paper, fabric, wood, plant raw materials, bioplastics, combined raw materials) that are capable of decomposing naturally without leaving environmentally harmful waste. The essence of the principle of multifunctionality has been substantiated, demonstrating the possibilities of eco-packaging design to form new ways of interacting with people and products (edible packaging, transformer packaging, organiser packaging, scented packaging). It has been found that the principle of visualising natural aesthetics emphasises the ecological orientation of the product and shapes the eco-conscious behaviour of the consumer through design. The principles considered ensure systematic design aimed at sustainable development of the natural environment, minimisation of negative impact on the environment, and improvement of aesthetic appeal. The results of the study outline the prospects for the implementation of innovative strategies in the practice of enterprises that seek to combine economic efficiency with care for the environment. The practical results of the research open up opportunities for creating conceptual models of eco-packaging that demonstrate a synthesis of functionality, aesthetics and environmental responsibility. This can be used in the design, educational and manufacturing activities of designers
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