The panel of judges award Student Starpack Certificates according to merit. The number of Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards given will be at the judges' discretion. 

A general guideline as to what the judges are looking for:

Consumer convenience – functionality, handling, disposability and suitability of the product.

Innovation – creative use of materials to enhance structure, form and usability.

Consumer market – has the packaging solution been designed to suit the relevant target audience and predicted uses?

Display – shelf Impact. Do the shape, format and graphics have a strong shelf presence?

Model – entrants must supply one good quality mock-up able to withstand transport and handling.

Development boards – concise and clear presentation of the process of ideas.

Environment – potential re-use, recyclability and economic use of material, showing consideration to environmental issues.

Any additional criteria will be stated alongside each individual brief.

• Sponsoring companies, with the guidance of the judges, make their own awards

Success in the awards

• Do ensure you read the guidelines.
• Do ensure you read all the briefs and choose the one you feel the most confident with.
• Do ensure you understand what is required by the brief.
• Do submit your online entry form and fee together by the closing date.
• Do ensure that all research and design development sheets are no more than A3 in size, single-sided, and no more than 3 provided for each brief entered.
• Do consider all material types when selecting your brief.
• Do ensure that all aspects of work (i.e. supporting material and mock-ups) entered are completed.
• Do consider both pack construction and graphics. Good graphics alone will not be sufficient for success.
• Do speak up! If you are in doubt about any aspect of the competition contact Rachel Brooks. If the question is about a specific brief then refer to the sponsor helpline details.
• Don't send in your worksheets or mock-ups until instructed.
• Don't show your name or college details on your work - entry numbers will be forwarded for placing on your work when delivery instructions are emailed.

Additional information for tutors and students