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Improvement of packaging products by application of eco-friendly materials and inclusive design<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Project duration<\/mark><\/strong>
2023. -2027.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Project code
<\/mark>IP-2022-10-3864<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Principal investigator
<\/mark>izv. prof. dr. sc. <\/strong>
Tomislav Cigula<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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About the project<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Graphic industry has a continuous growth of market due to the packaging. But, taking into account principles of circular economy and the need for accessibility of information, this research includes multidimensional approach by implementation of three key aspects; the development of functional coatings, technology that enables interactive packaging, and the design of a packaging product that will be accessible to everyone. This results in an innovative and interdisciplinary approach to the development of value-added packaging. Relying on the principles of the circular economy (through the development and implementation of more environmentally friendly materials), the application of new technologies, and the inclusion of the specific needs of people with limited sensory abilities make a significant contribution to the development of society as a whole.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Eco-friendly materials<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Development and application of more environmentally friendly materials in accordance with the principles of the circular economy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Functional coatings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Development of functional coatings to improve the properties and functionality of packaging.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Inclusive design<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Development of packaging that improves access to information and is adapted to the needs of diverse users.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Presentation of Project Results <\/strong>
(First Two Years)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On 9 December 2025, a scientific and professional meeting was held at the University of Zagreb Faculty of Graphic Arts to present the results achieved during the first two years of the project. The meeting was opened by the Principal Investigator, Assoc. Prof. Tomislav Cigula, followed by presentations from members of the project team on their respective research areas. Assoc. Prof. Daria Musti\u0107, presented research on communication with older adults; Teodora Lukavski and Assist. Prof. Josip Bota, presented their work on biocomposite coatings; while Assoc. Prof. Rahela Kul\u010dar, Iva \u0160ar\u010devi\u0107, PhD, and Assoc. Prof. Katarina Itri\u0107 Ivanda, presented research on conductive printing inks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The meeting was attended by Faculty staff and students, as well as colleagues from Warsaw. Assoc. Prof. Jerzy Sza\u0142apak, from the Warsaw University of Technology, presented his research on the characteristics and applications of printed electronics conducted at the Centre for Advanced Materials and Technologies (CEZAMAT).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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