Jillian CowanP&G EEP Projects
Design exploration
Two short-format projects completed for P&G through my school's EEP program: designing standout packaging for a new toothpaste line, and developing a product concept for a practical, everyday problem.
Purpose
EEP Project
Timeline
Summer 2026
Tools
Adobe Suite, Fusion 360, Keyshot, Figma, Bambu 3D Printer
What is an EEP?
EEP stands for Experiential Explorations Program, and is something students who do not receive a co-op can do to get the credit they need. They're typically self-study projects, but this year students had the opportunity to do short group projects for companies, one of them being P&G.
Two projects, two goals
Project 1
Design packaging for a new line of toothpaste to make it stand out in the market.
Project 2
Present a design solution for a new and unique product that is both practical and effective.
What I learned
Project 1
With this project, I learned how to make very quick changes to my designs based on client feedback, and how to better adapt my work to fit the client's needs. I also learned that people often want to see how a product might be marketed, or how it will look on the shelf.
Project 2
With this project, I learned that sometimes projects aren't about finding a final solution, but about gaining more ideas to get closer to one. I also learned more about creating new, creative mechanisms suited to a product, and how important testing those mechanisms is when developing solutions like this.