The Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics at Clemson University

Spring 2021 staff speaking engagements

Sonoco Institute staff members Bobby Congdon, assistant director, Nate Newsome, virtual reality researcher, and Cat Bromels, graduate lab assistant, will be presenting at two upcoming virtual events. Envelope Manufacturers Association | EMA Annual Spring Meeting April 20-23, online via Zoom This Session: Tuesday, April 20, 1:45-3:15 p.m. General Session III – Management/Technology “The Management & […]

FRESH Summit packaging project, 2022 event dates

In preparation for the inaugural Food, Packaging & Sustainability Summit hosted by the Sonoco FRESH initiative at Clemson University in late February, a cohort of packaging and graphics students led the design and production of a special “Surprises for the Summit” goody box for attendees. Products that captured the spirit of sustainability, including snacks, packaging […]

Students compete in 48 Hour Repack

In January, two Clemson packaging student teams competed in the annual 48 Hour Repack student packaging design competition hosted by the IoPP Southeastern Chapter. In this competition, students have 48 hours to conceptualize, design, prototype, brand and market their unique packaging designs. This usually has Clemson students holed up at the Sonoco Institute all weekend […]