Mind Mapping:

Mind mapping is looking for patterns and insights in a large quantity of data we collected during

our exploration of what is the current reality. The goal is to establish criteria for the what-if idea

generation phase. Which comes next.

I had selected sustainability packaging for this assignment. I am working at Textile Company.

Before we sent fabric samples to customer in normal bags. But now we are sending the fabric

sample in sustainable fabric bags. What are the challenges I faced to make the sustainable

fabric bags? I am explaining as below.

Challenge:

Packaging must overcome multiple challenges to ensure it creates a secure sustainable fabric

bags for the product while remaining aesthetically pleasing to the customer. The most pressing

challenges include:

 Sustainability

 Product protection

 Recognition

 Distribution

 Freshness

 Impressions

 E-commerce

 Rising costs

Selection:

Selection of the fabric, design size and quality were most difficult at that time because there

were several different choices in bags for us to use at the grocery store. Each having their own

benefits and drawbacks. Cotton bags such as the ones in this photo are biodegradable. Fabric

choice will be determined by purpose of the bag and our budget. We might choose Fairtrade

organic cotton for a planet-friendly bag and we can choose from a range of weights starting at

4oz and going up to 7oz but our budget might only lend itself to a mid-range weight. The

heavier and thicker the fabric, the more expensive it is. So we have selected recycle cotton

fabric.

Application:

Starting our first bag project can feel like a huge task, an exciting adventure or complicated and

could leave we unsure on where to start, which is probably why we are here! Let us help us

with this simple guide that will outline each stage of the bag manufacturing process that leads

to delivery of our bag.

Recycle cotton has many advantages, such as its ability to

control moisture, insulate, provide comfort and it is also

hypoallergenic, weather-proof and is a durable fabric. Cotton is

naturally absorbent and doesn't show perspiration like

synthetics do and it helps keep you dry naturally.

Insight:

Every project starts with a sketch or mood board that includes bag inspiration and preferences.

To make a bag we may have a bag we want to replicate and make our own? This started off as a

sketch at some point.

We can send us a rudimentary drawing of a bag that is annotated to explain what it is we are

looking for and we can formalise that for us with a design visual that incorporates suggestions

and alternatives if required.

Other considerations at this stage include defining what the bag is for, what will its purpose be?

Who will use it? This is the foundation of an idea that helps determine the best fabric for the

bag or the best fastening to close the bag.

Approach: Perhaps the most common way to plan out a recycle bag making project, the

Waterfall method is a simple sequential approach. Each project phase must be completed

before beginning the next one, leading to the end deliverable. These project plans can be easily

replicated for future use.

