Energy Drink Six-Packs

The front of a six-pack featuring the Virginia Tech Pylons behind the words 'Pylon Power.'
An angled view of a six-pack featuring the words 'Unleash the Hokie Within' on top.
The front of a 3D render of a 12-ounce can.
An angled view of a box version of the six-pack package.
The front of a pouch rendered using Collada.

Objectives:

  • To design packaging for energy drink six-packs.
  • To create accompanying graphics that engage the customer.

Deliverables:

  • A 3D render of a paperboard package for a six-pack of 12-ounce energy drink cans.
  • A 3D render of a corrugated package for a six-pack of energy drink pouches.
  • Graphics that align with Virginia Tech branding and aesthetics to excite the customer.

Challenges:

  • Adjusting the angled cutouts of the paperboard package to fit the curve of the cans.
  • Adjusting the perspectives of the background art to match the tone of the brand.

Successes:

  • Improved a design concept by adding a handle and side panels, all without using a preexisting standard on ArtiosCAD.
  • Created a strong brand identity by developing high quality graphics using Adobe Illustrator.

Potential Improvements:

  • Improve the paperboard package's automation potential.
  • Increase the spacing between the background graphic and the text on the main panel.
  • Adjust the graphic to fit better on the cans.