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Students explore current issues relating to food packaging through the lens of the Circular Economy model before utilising laser cutters to prototype their own designs that address these real world problems.

With the Bendigo Council aiming to reach Net Zero by 2030, students discover why implementing a Circular Economy model is essential to achieving success. Through a guided exploration of vector graphic software and laser cutting machinery, students are equipped to prototype for some demanding food packaging requirements of the future. With Design Thinking structuring their problem-solving process, student groups will go from 2D designs to 3D prototypes, adhering to the design constraints specified by our industry partner.

Learning
Program Overview

Duration
1 day
Year Level
7-10, VCE, VCE VM
Location
Bendigo Tech School
Curriculum Focus
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Digital Technologies
  • Personal and Social Capabilities
  • Critical and Creative Thinking
  • VCE VM Work Related Skills and Numeracy Skills
Technology Utilised
  • Lasercutting, vector graphics software, 3D printing and pressure forming
Student Outcomes
  • Produce a food packaging design that meets the criteria of the group’s user brief using vector graphics software.
  • Produce a prototype food sample using 3D printing and then make improvements in line with iterative design principles.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the Design Thinking model as a creative problem-solving tool.
  • Understand and apply advanced manufacturing techniques to create a mould of their design.
Industry Links

• Food and Fibre, Advanced Manufacturing Food and Fibre, Advanced Manufacturing

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