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Postgraduate in Packaging Design
Key Data
- Start: March 10th 2025.
- End: July 31st 2025.
- ECTS Credits: 30.
- Certificate: Own Postgraduate degree issued by Elisava and UVic-UCC.
- Methodology: Online.
- Language: Spanish.
- Director: Laura Peregrín.
- Limited seats.
Presentation
Postgraduate in Packaging Design: developing sustainable and innovative packaging
Packaging is a key element of the product. Its function goes far beyond containing and protecting the product. It also communicates information, captures the attention of consumers, promotes sustainability, reinforces brand identity and drives innovation.
In this context, packaging becomes a synthesis of various disciplines including structural design, graphic creativity, sustainability and innovation. These areas come together to create a package that not only fulfils its basic functions, but also enriches the consumer experience and differentiates it from the competition.
In the Postgraduate in Packaging Design you will learn to combine the different disciplines involved in the process of creating packaging to develop visually attractive and harmonious products, with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
Objectives
The objectives of the Postgraduate in Packaging Design are:
- Analyze the professional context and trends in innovation and sustainability related to packaging.
- Develop coherent verbal, visual and sensory identity applications to provide new consumer experiences.
- Understand environmental issues and circular economy measures to optimize the packaging creation process.
- Understand the production process and packaging options to provide solutions that generate value.
- Design and develop effective, sustainable and innovative packaging.
- Understand packaging as a communication tool and know the visual language to create attractive packaging.
- Master the techniques, tools and materials to formalize packaging design proposals.
Contents
- The context of packaging and trends in the field of sustainability and innovation.
- Brand strategy applied to packaging.
- Materials in the manufacture of packaging.
- Structural design of packaging.
- Sustainability in packaging design.
- Art direction in packaging.
- Packaging design for mass consumption.
- Graphic production for packaging.
- Postgraduate Final Project.
Additional resources
In addition to the specific contents of the Postgraduate in Packaging Design, you will enjoy a series of advantages designed to enhance your learning and connect with the creative community:
- Annual Adobe Creative Cloud© licence included, so you can explore and create without limits with the best tools in the sector.
- One year’s access to Elisava Alumni Bold, a community made up of students and alumni of the school.
- Two free creative pills, focused on tools and methodologies related to the world of creation and design.
Who it is aimed at
The packaging studies are designed for:
- Graduates in the field of design, engineering and communication.
- Professionals with experience in the field of packaging and branding.
Career opportunities
After completing the Postgraduate program in Packaging Design you will be able to work as a packaging designer in:
- Graphic design studios.
- Product design studios.
- Packaging agencies.
- Companies with internal packaging design departments.
- Freelance professionals.
Methodology
- Our methodology is 100% online, providing the flexibility to combine training with the rest of your professional and personal responsibilities.
- Methodological model supported by the rigor of Elisava and the University of Vic - Central de Catalunya.
- Methodology based on Learning by Doing with the realization of real projects.
- Flexible model that combines synchronous and asynchronous training.
- Weekly live videoconferences with teachers between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. (CET).
- Recording of live sessions to view them later.
- Personalized monitoring and tutoring by a specialized team.
Faculty
Admission process
The entry requirements for the Postgraduate in Packaging Design are as follows:
- A university degree in a creative discipline or other related subjects such as advertising, business administration or economics.
- If you do not have a university degree, you may be admitted on the basis of professional experience that can be accredited.
- Good reading comprehension in English (recommended).
- Computer and good internet connection.
- You must be efficient, planned and have the ability to learn independently.
Methods of payment and financing
From SHIFTA, we offer you the following forms of financing so that the economic aspect is not an impediment.
Single payment
If you pay for the postgraduate’s degree in cash, you will receive a 5% discount on the final price.
Own financing
We offer you the possibility of financing the postgraduate course in up to 10 monthly installments at no financial cost (0% TAE).
External financing
If you want a larger number of installments, we have an agreement with Nemuru, the external financing platform, which allows you to extend the installments up to 18 months. (Option subject to the approval of the financial institution itself after studying the relevant documentation). You will be able to access them once your admission to the program has been notified.
Bonus for companies
You can finance your training thanks to the bonuses offered by the State Foundation for Employment Training (FUNDAE) and the Tripartite Foundation to companies to train their workers. In this case, we have the support of an external consultancy specialized in this process.