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Universal Favourite‘s packaging for WHEN strips away excess, leaving a design that’s deliberate and introspective. The muted olive exterior, punctuated by soft neon #typography, creates a striking contrast that’s grounded yet forward-looking. Joy Li, the designer at?Universal Favourite, shares more about the thought process behind the intentional #packaging design on The Dieline. Read and see more >>> https://lnkd.in/e6Q5tVZG

We spoke with Oisin Hanrahan, co-founder and CEO of Keychain, to learn how their platform is changing the way manufacturing functions, the trends shaping the future of #CPG, and why #AI-driven sourcing is becoming essential in a world of rising costs and shifting trade policies. Read and see more on The Dieline >>> https://lnkd.in/eD8nivdX

Although well-regarded, Jacobsen, Carlsberg’s premium beer brand, felt it was due for a #refresh. Enlisting creative agency?Robot Food, they sought to add modernity and align the Jacobsen brand with contemporary consumer habits, like pairing premium beers with food. Read and see more on The Dieline >>> https://lnkd.in/eqfX_NEw

#Typedesign plays a tremendous role in #packaging. However, it can easily be an afterthought when considering the vessel, labels and printing, color palette, imagery, graphics, structure, legal requirements, and hierarchy, among everything else. An inspired type choice makes packaging feel intentional, cohesive, and memorable, while the wrong specimen can appear generic or disconnected. Below, you will find ten free #typefaces perfect for packaging, each bringing something unique to the table and proving that good typography is a design detail worth prioritizing. Read and see more on The Dieline >>> https://lnkd.in/eG_GP3R5

We throw out a lot of plastic, and unfortunately, we’re?not very good at recycling it. It’s estimated that one million plastic bottles are purchased every minute, and according to the?UN Environment Programme, plastic can now mark our current geological era, the Anthropocene, through fossil records, and a new marine microbial habitat is now called a “plastisphere.” While companies use recycled plastic to replace some of their packaging made from virgin plastic, others use the material in new ways. One such company is?Azure Printed Homes. Read and see more on The Dieline >>> https://lnkd.in/eShyhai9

Derek&Eric’s design for IMPOSSIBREW? leans into bold contrast and structured simplicity. The black-and-white split-block layout makes the #typography pop, while the oversized can graphic on the outer box reinforces brand recognition. Read and see more on The Dieline >>> https://lnkd.in/eF6KVKx4

OurCreative.’s?design for Pico Tequilana layers history and geology into a striking collage. The torn-paper effect is meant to mimic rock strata, revealing archival mine imagery alongside bold strokes of agave blue and fiery red. The #typography is sharp and grounded, while the tamper seal subtly nods to mining tokens, reinforcing the brand’s depth. Read and see more on The Dieline >>> https://lnkd.in/eFcWvhrT

The #redesign of Arrebatos by?FAENA Studio?swaps traditional seafood packaging tropes for something bold and expressive. The oversized cursive logo stretches across the label, while earthy tones and sea-toned blues play with contrast. The jars get a hand-wrapped wax top, hinting at an artisanal touch. The old look was generic, but now, the #packaging feels like a specialty item, something you’d find at a high-end market. Read and see more on The Dieline >>> https://lnkd.in/eBR4edwv

SLATE‘s #packaging system for Wanderlands creates a packaging system that showcases surreal, transportive landscapes. The #typography is bold but inviting, balancing adventure with familiarity. The colors shift from muted to dreamlike, amplifying the flavors’ geographic inspirations. The illustrated “flavor-scapes” substitute realism with an imaginative, almost cinematic take on the Southwest. Read and see more on The Dieline >>> https://lnkd.in/ecHKyYAx