While being a student has its challenges, including sleepless nights, critiques that end in tears, and never-ending group projects, applying and getting into design school can easily be more exhausting than once you’re accepted.
Not only is it daunting to fill out applications, get your portfolio and resume in order, obtain references, and apply for scholarships, but you need to find the perfect fit in a school.
Today we’ve tried to make the process a bit easier and have listed our top six packaging design schools, crowdsourced from our Instagram followers and our editorial staff. They each offer distinct approaches and programs that will help develop skill sets through creative thinking and innovative strategies. One of the most wonderful aspects of entering the packaging design space right now is the focus on sustainable design. While you must have a desire to learn and discover new skills, being part of a packaging design program will push your creative limits and truly expand your horizons. Being a student can lead to ongoing late-night assignments and plenty of tired mornings, but the constant inspiration and enriching projects make being a creative worth it all (minus the student loan debt).
