Design and Visualization of Packaging for Board Games

The article highlights the process of designing, constructing, and visualizing packaging for board games using modern computer technologies. Two types of packaging of different sizes were developed and optimized considering ergonomic, aesthetic, and functional requirements. An analysis was conducted of the main criteria for selecting the dimensions and structural features of the packaging that ensure convenient storage, transportation, and use. The advantages of using the PackMage CAD software environment are shown — for creating dielines, applying textures, preparing print layouts, and checking the interaction of structural elements in three­dimensional space. The developed packaging design is based on the principles of visual harmony, minimalism, and informational richness, which contribute to increasing the product’s competitiveness on the market. Special attention was paid to color combinations, material selection, and compositional solutions that form a holistic image of the board game as a brand.
To create photorealistic visualization, the Blender software was used, which made it possible to simulate material properties of the packaging, scene lighting, and shadow effects. The obtained results demonstrate the relationship between technical parameters, aesthetic design, and structural functionality. The practical significance of the work lies in the possibility of applying the proposed solutions in the educational process and in the industrial production of packaging for board games.
The proposed methodology combines traditional design principles with modern 3D modeling tools, which improves the efficiency of the design process, reduces development time, and enhances the quality of the final product.