Remember back in the day when packaging had no other purpose than to protect and preserve products? Of course not, because that would mean you’re more than 150 years old! With each passing day, more is expected of product packaging and the people who design it. Packaging design today must be a real sales booster, […]

Now that we’re midway through 2018, this is the perfect moment to look back on the graphic design trends that have taken center stage on the packaging scene so far. The verdict? 2018 is all about taking risks!

A big part of staying in the increasingly competitive packaging game is knowing when it’s time to let go. Of design trends, that is. Read on to discover which packaging design trends are falling out of fashion in 2018.

Despite the less than ideal economic climate, the luxury sector is still thriving. In fact, millennials even account for almost half of luxury shoppers. Reeling them in, however, is not self-evident. As is to be expected of this generation of consumers, millennials do their shopping with a considerable list of expectations in mind – and […]

Who run the world? Consumers! And not just the female ones (sorry, Beyoncé). If there’s any phenomenon driving innovation in packaging design, it’s beyond doubt the ever-changing consumer landscape and all the trends it yields. Need inspiration for your next innovative packaging design? Look no further! Paying attention to these five consumer trends is bound […]

Luxury is in the eye of the beholder – yet there are plenty of materials, colors, fonts, shapes, … designers typically use to create luxury packaging that exudes pure style and prestige. Stuck for inspiration? You can’t go wrong with the luxury packaging design trends we’ve got lined up for you!

2018 is right around the corner! Are you determined to start the new year inspired and well-prepared? This article gives an overview of the most important global packaging trends that affected brands, retailers, consumers and packaging designers in 2017 and are likely to continue in 2018.

Consumers expect a lot from packaging. More than ever before, in fact. Obviously, packaging has to control a product’s shelf life and be sturdy enough for the consumer to transport the product without giving it a second thought. But these days it must also serve a higher purpose, offering the consumer not just a well-preserved […]

Even the crème de la crème of packaging designers cannot help but admit their defeat from time to time. The packaging industry, after all, is shaped by an endless series of trends – each one more volatile than the last – not to mention ever-changing technology and seasonal opportunities. Is your instinct telling you that […]

Striking that perfect balance between trendy, traditional and avant-garde is what packaging design is all about. Every self-respecting packaging designer knows that blindly following trends is not the way to impress clients. And, ironically enough, ignoring trends altogether is not going to wow clients either – not to mention the consumer. Are you aware of […]

Another year, another set of great packaging design trends to watch! Packaging in 2017 is going to be all about simplicity, attracting the consumer with sleek designs that have a minimalist twist. Ready for a sneak peek? Here goes!