Welcome to the INDUSTRIAL DESIGN section of the IPSA Student Gold Pack competition website, which we trust you will find interactive and useful. The website provides the project briefs and useful guidelines on how to approach your project. The competition is open to any registered tertiary education student; in particular in the four disciplines of Packaging Technology, Graphic Design, Food Science & Technology and Industrial Design.
SELECT YOUR STUDY DISCIPLINE
To proceed, please make sure you have selected your appropriate discipline category. These are all available on the landing home page. To return there click on the Student Gold Pack logo or on THIS LINK
WHY STUDENT GOLD PACK?
This competition provides students with a unique opportunity to demonstrate their excellence and creativity in developing packaging solutions and concepts.
Packaging brings together a unique blend of materials, technology, design, and marketing. This competition is also a unique blend The organisers do not expect students in one particular discipline to be packaging, design and marketing experts but they are looking for those students who display an insight into the challenges of packaging and the interaction of the multiple disciplines required in this exciting industry. By undertaking this project students will gain a wider insight into the interesting world of packaging and enhance their existing career in the industry. Participation will showcase a vital example of their skills to their CV’s and portfolios. You also stand to win prestigious prizes and cash.
USE THIS WEBSITE AS A RESOURCE CENTRE
Students are encouraged to read this website to understand what is required to improve their chances at being successful in this competition and to gain the most out of their participation. The Facbook and Instagram pages should prove useful for inspiration and insight into the projects.
Please read all the sections indicated on the right of this screen, prior to selecting your chosen project brief to fully understand what you are required to do.
STUDENT GOLD PACK - NOT THE SAME AS THE 'GOLD PACK AWARDS'
The STUDENT Gold Pack programme is a separate awards programme from the main industry commercial Gold Pack Awards.
The Gold Pack Awards website is www.GoldPack.org.za
"ROADSHOW PRESENTATION"
The 'guest lecture' presentations are available again this year. If your college or institution may be interested, please contact Bill Marshall
ENTRY IS FREE
There is no entry fee for the competition. The Institute of Packaging SA uses this programme to promote and encourage talent into careers in packaging. The Institute is grateful for the support shown by our sponsors in the industry to make this programme a reality. The only cost to entry is your time and the cost of delivering your entries to the organisers for judging.
