Katherine Li

Product design work

NYU fabrication study · Fall 2024

Cup Noodles paper model

  • Rhino
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Paper modeling
  • Packaging study

A full-size Cup Noodles model made from paper and foil.

The assembled paper-and-foil model of a Nissin cup.

How I made it

I modeled the tapered cup at full size in Rhino, unrolled the side, and added tabs for tape or glue. I recreated the Nissin label in Illustrator and used foil to give the model some weight and support the toppings.

Process details

The label layout before wrapping it around the cup.
The assembled paper cup with the lid lifted.
The printed label wrapped around the tapered cup.
Another view inside the paper cup.