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Awards Manager Message - the Packaging Council of Australia

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Mandatory Requirements<br />

Students must specifically address and<br />

will be judged on <strong>the</strong> following criteria:<br />

≥ The package must be made<br />

predominately from tinplate.<br />

≥ Exterior design should be suitable for<br />

lithographic printing or <strong>the</strong> application<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> label.<br />

≥ Opening <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> package must be suitable<br />

for manual resealing.<br />

≥ Commercial viability—maximise shelf<br />

space, point <strong>of</strong> sale appeal, consumer<br />

interaction with <strong>the</strong> package during use.<br />

≥ Identification <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> positioning <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

olive oil—eg, low end, middle, premium—<br />

and <strong>the</strong> selected retailers <strong>of</strong> choice. The<br />

design must be relevant and suitable<br />

for <strong>the</strong> market selected.<br />

≥ Include tamper evident feature(s)<br />

on <strong>the</strong> closure.<br />

≥ Safety issues must be addressed<br />

ie. No sharp edges etc.<br />

Considerations<br />

Following areas should be considered:<br />

≥ Package should be sturdy and meet<br />

transportation demands. Efficient<br />

distribution must be considered.<br />

Materials<br />

For <strong>the</strong> purpose <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Awards</strong>, mock-ups<br />

can be made from more accessible materials<br />

such as foam, wood or an existing package<br />

with your own branding. The rationale must<br />

refer to <strong>the</strong> final material(s) <strong>of</strong> choice.<br />

Technical Contacts<br />

Students are encouraged to discuss technical<br />

and functional appropriateness <strong>of</strong> concepts<br />

with <strong>the</strong> contacts.<br />

John Irwin<br />

Irwin & Sheehan<br />

Tel (02) 9698 1322<br />

Email jirwin@canmakers.com<br />

Lee Chamberlain<br />

Morris & McMahon & Can Co.<br />

Tel (02) 9597 1988<br />

Email lchamberlain@morrismcmahon.com<br />

Trevor Nulty<br />

VIP <strong>Packaging</strong><br />

Tel (03) 8326 9307<br />

Email trevor.nulty@vippackaging.com.au<br />

2010SOUTHERNCROSSPACKAGEDESIGNAWARDS 13

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