Framework of CAD system in food packaging for Malaysian SMEs

This paper presents an overview of framework for the new CAD system specified in the design of food packaging for SMEs. The main problem was to identify the outline of features and functions necessary in a system that will be developed based on industry requirements. An extensive literature review and interview was conducted to gather information concerning the needs of industry. Therefore, a framework for developing the food packaging using CAD system was proposed and new system supports the SMEs to design a simple food packaging according to the standards. The framework proposed focus on operating system, user interface and data information management. Data information management is divided into two elements: data structured and representation and data management. Graphics package which consists of packaging design and labelling design element in data structured and representation. Data integrity and security, data dictionary and data stored: are elements of data management. A framework was proposed to support the design of food packaging although users only have the minimum skills of computer knowledge. Users could only select the drag-drop form of packaging as provided in the template or change the size of the design according to requirements.