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2025 Student Design Challenge

Fiber-based packaging is sustainable and recyclable. To increase its use, this year's Design Challenge asks students to design a new paperboard packaging line for an original pet care company, PPA Pets.

Background

Fiber-based packaging is sustainable and recyclable. To increase its use, this year's Design Challenge asks students to design a new paperboard packaging line for an original pet care company, PPA Pets. 

One of your products must be a pet DNA testing system (or similar lab dependent item).

Why Enter

The PPA Student Design Challenge offers real-world experience for student designers and an opportunity to showcase their talents and innovative skills on a national platform


The top three winning teams can also earn cash prizes and bragging rights. Finalists can also participate in the Paperboard Packaging Council’s annual Fall Meeting & Leadership Conference where they can network with professionals from across the North American industry.

 

1st Place

1st Place

$10,500 to the team
$10,000 to the school

2nd Place

2nd Place

$8,300 to the team
$8,000 to the school

3rd Place

3rd Place

$6,650 to the team
$6,500 to the school

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