2026 Student Design Challenge Submission Form
Submit your application for the 2026 Student Design Challenge by June 5, 2026.
Challenge Recap
Paper packaging is sustainable and recyclable. To increase its use, this year's Design Challenge asks students to design an influencer PR box for an original luxury confectionery brand that holds the retail product inside.
The package must not only contain and protect the retail product but also elevate user experience by creating an engaging and memorable unboxing moment that reflects the brand’s premium positioning.
Download the 2026 Student Design Challenge Criteria
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How to Apply
Please review the 2026 Student Design Challenge Criteria and submit all necessary elements using the form below.
Your entry should include:
Prototypes (40 points)
Structural Development and Exploration (30 points)
Design Brief (20 points)
Final Video of Design (10 points)
In addition, you must submit signed copies of the Certificate of Originality, Image Release Form, and the Graduate Advisor Form, if applicable. All team members are required to sign the Certificate of Originality. The Image Release Form should be completed and signed by one designated team member. The Graduate Advisor Form only needs to be submitted if it is relevant to your team.
These forms may be downloaded from the links below:
Submissions are due June 5, 2026. Your physical prototype should be mailed to:
Paperboard Packaging Alliance
ATTN: Gabby Barr
601 Thirteenth Street, NW, Suite 1000 N
Washington, D.C. 20005
For any questions, contact Gabby Barr at ppa@afandpa.org.
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