Why it’s needed: Anyone who drinks Coke would agree that current Coca-Cola fridge packs are unattractive, and do not last long. Not to mention, when you go to open up the corner of that big rectangular prism, there is a good chance that all of the cans will spill out all over the floor. No matter how hard you try to contain them, its still an inevitability. Besides, the packaging is clunky and not a pleasure to look at. But perhaps the largest problem of all is efficiency. Obviously, some redesigning is needed.
What is the Solution?
Our solution for this dilemma is a 21-pack. The 21-pack is a cylinder-shaped package that is proportional to the size of a Coke can. The cans are arranged in three rings of six Coke cans centered on one Coke can. This helps make the new package have a smaller surface area with a larger volume. In our new package, each can takes up less space than the original case.
Manufacturing Problem:
One of the main problems our new package can have when a company makes it is the measurements the cylinder needs so it can fit all of cans in it. If the measurements are too big, then there will be extra room for the cans to move within the package. But if the measurements are to small, then some of the cans of Coke will be left out.
Design Process:
We started with a cylinder because spheres maximize volume with less surface area. Spheres would also be difficult to make, stack, and the cans wouldn’t fit very well in the sphere.
Works Cited: · http://oboerista.files.wordpress.com/2006/07/coke_can.jpg
Wasted Space:
A New Packaging for Coca-Cola
Why it’s needed:
Anyone who drinks Coke would agree that current Coca-Cola fridge packs are unattractive, and do not last long. Not to mention, when you go to open up the corner of that big rectangular prism, there is a good chance that all of the cans will spill out all over the floor. No matter how hard you try to contain them, its still an inevitability. Besides, the packaging is clunky and not a pleasure to look at. But perhaps the largest problem of all is efficiency. Obviously, some redesigning is needed.
What is the Solution?
Our solution for this dilemma is a 21-pack. The 21-pack is a cylinder-shaped package that is proportional to the size of a Coke can. The cans are arranged in three rings of six Coke cans centered on one Coke can. This helps make the new package have a smaller surface area with a larger volume. In our new package, each can takes up less space than the original case.
Manufacturing Problem:
One of the main problems our new package can have when a company makes it is the measurements the cylinder needs so it can fit all of cans in it. If the measurements are too big, then there will be extra room for the cans to move within the package. But if the measurements are to small, then some of the cans of Coke will be left out.
Design Process:
We started with a cylinder because spheres maximize volume with less surface area. Spheres would also be difficult to make, stack, and the cans wouldn’t fit very well in the sphere.
Works Cited:
· http://oboerista.files.wordpress.com/2006/07/coke_can.jpg