Press release | Packaging Première and PCD Milan unveils its strong conference programme
Packaging Première and PCD Milan is the annual event showcasing the best packaging producers for fashion, jewellery, beauty, fine food, wine & spirits. Scheduled on the 16, 17 & 18 of May, Packaging Première and PCD Milan is preparing its 2023 edition with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and creativity, through in-depth discussions, talks […]
PCD Innovation Awards Spotlight | Mascara Noir Allure
In December 2022, our prestigious jury from brands including Chanel, Dior, Interparfums and many more came together to judge the PCD Innovation Awards. The finalists and winners of the PCD Innovation Awards 2023 were announced, recognised and applauded at PCD Paris, part of Paris Packaging Week in January 2023. Make up – Premium Winner: Mascara […]
PLD Innovation Awards Spotlight | Havana Club 7 años x Burna Boy limited VIP edition
In December 2022, our prestigious jury, made up of brands such as Moët Hennessy, La Martiniquaise, Rémy Cointreau and many others, met to judge the PLD Innovation Awards. The finalists and winners of the PLD Innovation Awards 2023 were announced, recognised and applauded at PLD Paris, part of Paris Packaging Week in January 2023. Luxury Innovation Award […]
ADF Innovation Awards Spotlight | Eco Dropper
In December 2022, our prestigious jury from brands including KAO, Beiersdorf, Unilever and many more came together to judge the ADF Innovation Awards. The finalists and winners of the ADF Innovation Awards 2023 were announced, recognised and applauded at ADF Paris, part of Paris Packaging Week in January in 2023. Sustainable Innovation Award Winner: Eco […]
PCD Innovation Awards Spotlight | SHU Lash Care Mascara
In December 2022, our prestigious jury from brands including Chanel, Dior, Interparfums and many more came together to judge the PCD Innovation Awards. The finalists and winners of the PCD Innovation Awards 2023 were announced, recognised and applauded at PCD Paris, part of Paris Packaging Week in January in 2023. Make up – Premium Certificate […]
PLD Innovation Awards Spotlight | Alfred & Joe
In December 2022, our prestigious jury, made up of brands such as Moët Hennessy, La Martiniquaise, Rémy Cointreau and many others, met to judge the PLD Innovation Awards. The finalists and winners of the PLD Innovation Awards 2023 were announced, recognised and applauded at PLD Paris, part of Paris Packaging Week in January 2023. Super & Ultra-Premium […]
PLD Innovation Award winners 2023
The ADF, PCD and PLD Innovation Awards were once again a highlight. Embodying the exceptional skills and talents of brands and manufacturers, the 27 winners of the 2023 competitions were unveiled at well-attended ceremonies. Their innovations, as well as those of all 55 finalists, were showcased in the Innovations Awards Gallery.In December 2022, our prestigious […]
PCD Innovation Award winners 2023
The ADF, PCD and PLD Innovation Awards were once again a highlight. Embodying the exceptional skills and talents of brands and manufacturers, the 27 winners of the 2023 competitions were unveiled at well-attended ceremonies. Their innovations, as well as those of all 55 finalists, were showcased in the Innovations Awards Gallery. In December 2022, our […]
ADF Innovation Award winners 2023
ADF, PCD and PLD Innovation Awards were once again a highlight. Embodying the exceptional skills and talents of brands and manufacturers, the 27 winners of the 2023 competions were unveiled at well-attended ceremonies. Their innovations, as well as those of all 55 finalists, were showcased in the Innovations Awards Gallery.The finalists and winners of the […]
Case Study | Delta Neo on sustainability, challenges and attending Paris Packaging Week
Delta Neo is a company who has mastered a wide range of technical specialities in a multitude of industries for example, metal wire and metal strip working, micro-drilling, micromachining and so much more. Delta Neo answers our questions on their background, attending Paris Packaging Week, key packaging challenges and so much more. Tell us a […]
Focus on… Our favourite advent calendars from December
Let’s take a look at some of our favourite advent calendars from December so far! We would like to thank the brands and designers for their excellent work. To celebrate the festive season we are presenting some of our favourite advent calendars from 2022. First up, Dior’s “Trunk of Dreams” advent calendar. The exterior is […]
Focus on… Our favourite packs of the month
Let’s take a look at some of our favourite packs from December so far! We would like to thank the brands and designers for their excellent work.Stranger & Stranger have created an intricate bottle design for Baie Des Trésors new-to-market rum. The bespoke bottle and packaging tells the unique story of its origins within a […]
Oberthur Solutions unveils its security and traceability solutions from the fiduciary world
Oberthur Solutions is part of the François-Charles Oberthur Group, a specialist in banknote printing since 1842. We protect the value of their clients’ products and brand image by providing solutions to the challenges of traceability, authenticity, anti-counterfeiting and biosecurity. Innovation, expertise and discretion are at the very core of Oberthur Solutions’ approach. Their solutions were […]
Design case study | Bantam: the ready-to-drink hard seltzer
Bantam, owned by Copperbottom Brewery, is a new ready-to-drink hard seltzer. The collection, developed by the design agency ‘ALLGOOD‘, was launched in Canada in July 2022. How does the design express the brand’s values? Bantam is a new range of ready-to-drink hard seltzers, developed by Copper Bottom Brewing based in Prince Edward Island, Canada. The […]
Instagram takeover | Cory Connors answers your questions
This week, Cory Connors, sustainable packaging professional and owner of the Sustainable Packaging podcast, took over our Instagram story. Cory Connors discusses a range of questions asked by our followers, from his advice to people starting out in the industry to why he decided to host a podcast.https://youtu.be/73JTYBareDUHere were your questions: How did you get […]
Focus on… Our favourite packs of the month
Let’s take a look at some of our favourite packs from November so far! We would like to thank the brands and designers for their excellent work. We invite you to check out this striking packaging system for Erenzia beauty: female-founded and cruelty-free beauty line celebrating the beauty of being Latina. The packaging system coincides […]
Design case study | Johnnie Walker Black Label Keep Walking City Collection
Johnnie Walker, owned by Diageo, launches ‘Keep Walking City Collection’, in partnership with Air-Ink. This collection, developed by design agency ‘Bulletproof’, was launched in August 2022, and its first three launches were seen in Warsaw, Bangkok and Madrid. How does the design express the brand’s values? The design expresses the brand’s values by championing creative […]
Whipshots introduce a new flavour to its portfolio
Whipshots, a vodka-infused whipped cream, is the result of a collaboration between Starco Brands and global artist, Cardi B. The brand has recently announced the addition of a new flavour to its portfolio, reports The Metal Packager. To celebrate the upcoming holiday season, Whipshots is introducing a new Peppermint flavour to its portfolio, accompanying vanilla, […]
Focus on… Our favourite premium drinks packs of the month
Let’s take a look at some of our favourite premium drinks packs from November so far! We would like to thank the brands and designers for their excellent work. Remember, remember, the 5th of November. Since the UK prepared to celebrate Bonfire night, we wanted to highlight this fireworks inspired packaging design for Casa De […]
DS Smith’s ‘self-healing’ cardboard
DS Smith is a leading provider of corrugated packaging solutions worldwide. They have recently unveiled a futuristic blueprint for how cardboard boxes might evolve in the next 50 years, reports Packaging Insights. The blueprint demonstrates how packaging could be created from organic, programmable fibres that can repair themselves when damaged, much like human skin. The […]
Design case study | Parlor Cay Rum
Chad Michael Studio is an international branding and packaging studio for beverages and specialty goods. Sespe Creek Distillery called upon Chad Michael Studio to develop the packaging design for Parlor Cay Rum. Tell us a bit about the brand – its heritage, its story, and its markets – and the brief for this project. How […]
Inventor creates new spray can mixer
An inventor from Florida, US, has invented a new and effective spray can mixer, in the hopes of creating easier means of evenly mixing a can of paint or other aerosol can products, reports World Aerosols.The patent-pending technology offers a useful tool for blending an aerosol paint or spray can. This invention also removes the […]
Design case study | Fuss pot: hemp-based skincare
Fuss pot is an Australian hemp-based skincare brand founded by Cann Global. At Fuss pot, the owners believe in being picky about skincare, hence the name, and this belief is reflected in the carefully chosen skincare ingredients and modern packaging design system, developed by Curious Design. Tell us a bit about the brand – its […]
Focus on… Our favourite packs of the month inspired by Halloween
To celebrate Halloween, we have gathered our favourite packs from this season! We would like to thank the brands and designers for their excellent work. With Halloween just around the corner, we invite you to check out Fortnum & Mason’s quirky and inventive Halloween themed confectionary packaging. Fortnum & Mason were long awaiting a rebrand […]
Instagram takeover | Hi! Estudio answers your questions
Last week, Mexican multidisciplinary design studio, Hi! Estudio, took over our Instagram story. Designers at Hi! Estudio discuss a range of topics asked by our followers, from their favourite design projects to their least favourite part of the design process. Here were your questions: What is your favourite design you’ve worked on? Do you think […]
Focus on… Our favourite autumnal packs of the month
To celebrate the beginning of autumn, we have gathered our favourite autumnal packs from October! We would like to thank the brands and designers for their excellent work.Glasfurd & Walker have created the packaging design for Drink Swan Dive a sparkling hard tea brand for fine stemware. Founders of Swan Dive have said “we wanted […]
Balmain and Evian’s limited edition sustainable gown
Paris Fashion Week saw the collaboration between French luxury label Balmain, and natural water brand, Evian, who presented their limited-edition haute couture gown made from plastic waste at the Balmain festival. The sustainable couture gown was designed and created by Olivier Rousteing, Balmain’s renowned fashion designer and artistic director. The dress is constructed and woven […]
Design case study | Zany&Shy: sustainable fine jewellery
Zany&Shy is a sustainable fine jewellery brand founded by Hanan Moser, an entrepreneurial mother, who’s main goal is to foster femininity and sustainability but also combine luxury and sustainability. Graphic designer, Alexandra Necula and NoresteStudio worked on the packaging and logo design for Zany&Shy. Tell us a bit about the brand – its heritage, its […]
Design case study | Joji – Natural Skincare
Alexandra Necula created the identity and packaging system for Joji, a natural skin care brand founded by Jo Mortensen in the UK in 2021. Tell us a bit about the brand – its heritage, its story, and its markets – and the brief for this project. How does the design express the brand’s values? Jo […]
Focus on… Our favourite packs of the month inspired by Paris Fashion Week
To celebrate Paris Fashion Week, we have rounded up our favourite fashion packs from September! These designs and packs are all thanks to the brands and designers and their outstanding work. Consumer electronics giant Apple has released an ‘Apple Ultra Watch’ which is the first design to join a more ‘rugged’ watch wearers. The secondary […]