Product & Packaging Design Consultant
Sarish
Shashidhar
Design thinking meets manufacturing reality.
Design thinking meets manufacturing reality.
Recognised among Australia & NZ's emerging packaging leaders for sustainable innovation at BioPak, shortlisted alongside professionals from Pact Group, Goodman Fielder NZ, and Planet Protector Packaging.
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Premium mechanical lift mechanism engineered for theatrical unboxing — recognised internationally by The Dieline as a landmark in structural packaging design.
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Cosmetics structural packaging with a unique mechanical lifting mechanism winning global recognition at the world's leading packaging design competition.
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Building structured innovation systems that translate sustainability ambition into scalable, commercially viable outcomes across global markets.
Read Case Study →Invited by Ernst & Young to share insights on talent strategy, autonomy, and building innovation-driven careers in the packaging industry.
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Fibre-based sustainable seafood packaging winning one of the most technically demanding global packaging categories, organised by the World Packaging Organisation.
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Home compostable fibre alternative to single-use plastic cups used by thousands of congregations globally — balancing technical precision with cultural sensitivity.
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Performance optimisation and local compliance calibration behind two Gold Award-winning sustainable packaging products at BioPak.
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Eliminating PFAS from bagasse produce trays — delivering home compostable, environmentally responsible packaging at scale for a major Australian fresh produce supplier.
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Two product categories achieving WorldStar recognition for measurable sustainability performance and cross-market international scalability.
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Heat-sealable, home compostable bagasse punnet engineered for one of Australia's largest fresh produce growers. Zero PFAS, fully compatible with existing automated packing lines — no infrastructure changes required.
Read Case Study →Translating complex molecular biology research into 3D-printed sculptural objects through industrial design and fabrication thinking.
Read Case Study →A bespoke produce packaging project that uncovered a broader innovation: simplifying bagasse formulation to create a more sustainable, PFAS-free, and cost-efficient solution.
Read Case Study →Engineered bagasse oyster tray redesigned from first principles — cavity geometry inspired by oyster form, lid compatibility introduced, compostable certified.
Read Case Study →Precision-led drop-in bagasse replacement for non-recyclable black plastic sushi trays — zero operational changes needed for retailers to adopt a compostable alternative.
Read Case Study →Sarish also runs Fuzzy Pencil — a creative design agency offering graphic and product design services for brands that want to stand out, innovate responsibly, and build with intention.
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