These narrative packaging innovations range from literature-inspired gin labels to AR-embedded candy wrappers. While examples like Copperfield London Dry Gin's labels are adorned with classic text from famed author Charles Dickens, KONTI's candy packaging and My Yeti's ice cream wrappers are each enhanced and brought to life with augmented reality software.
Other notable examples of narrative packaging include TO2M's feminine hygiene pads which feature a patented oxygen-releasing technology. Each package of pads boasts simplistic graphics -- referred to as "size definition badges" -- which are used to differentiate size, shape and more.
CliniCloud's tech-themed medicine packaging and Foster Farms' meat containers round off this list of narrative packaging examples and speak to consumers' growing desire for packaging that is not only visually striking and practical but also informative.
35 Examples of Narrative Packaging
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Scenic AR Packaging
Anija's Limited-Edition Packaging Shares New Zealand Scenery in AR
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Inspiring Kombucha Bottles
Muse + Metta's Minimalist Packaging Beautifully Presents a Health Drink
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Sophisticated Marijuana Packaging
Broken Coast is Destigmatizing Cannabis With Typography Labels
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Law-Inspired Rolling Papers
Leaf Forward Celebrates by Using Canada's Cannabis Act as Papers
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Personalized Letterbox Wines
Firebox's Wines Feature a Customized Message on a Bottle
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Fortune-Telling Wine Bottles
Blood & Moon's Interactive Label Connects Drinkers to a Tarot Reading
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Storytelling Chocolate Wrappers
Mirzam Monsters' Packaging Layers Black, White & Colored Wrappers
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Storytelling Food Calendars
Aurika's Multi-Sensory Christmas Calendar Tells a Tale of the Seasons
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AR Ice Cream Wrappers
My Yeti's Ice Cream Packaging Design Engages Kids with Augmented Reality
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Emotional Aid Card Kits
The School of Life's 'Emotional First Aid Kit' Provides Advice
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Mexican Symbolism Snack Packaging
The Don Bugito Snack Branding Hides Delicious Crickets Inside
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Multi-Sensory Confectionery Packaging
Electronic Equips Churchill's Tins with an Audio Component
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Playful Awareness-Raising Pink Cans
Coca-cola Releases an Exclusive Diet Coke for Breast Cancer
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Heartfelt Snack Bags
Frito-Lay's Packages Have a Space for Special 'Snackable Notes' & Doodles
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AR-Enhanced Candy Packaging
KONTI's Wrappers Connect Kids to Short Cartoons & Full-Length Films
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Experimental Multi-Disciplinary Products
Creative Chef and Autobahn Fuse Design, Cooking and Music
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Inspiring Limited-Edition Skincare
SK-II's Special-Edition Packaging Targets Asian Millennials
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Celebratory Antiquated Beer Packaging
The Yuengling 1800s-Style Cans Mark the 190th Anniversary
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Responsive Beer Labels
This Smart Beer Label Provides Tailored Interactions Based on One's Mood
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Latte-Friendly Oat Milks
Minor Figures Oat Milk is a Dairy-Free Alternative to MIlk and Soy
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Calendrical Wine Bottles
This Creative Wine Label Visualizes Winemaking Over a Calendar Year
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Informative QR Chicken Packages
Foster Farms' Packaging Features DORI, a QR Code Virtual Assistant
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Informative AR Packaging Experiences
Zappar & SIG Produce Playful Interactive Packaging for Water
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AR Wine Label Apps
The Rabble Wine Company App Adds Dimension to Historic Wine Labels
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Literature-Inspired Gin Labels
Copperfield London Dry Gin Takes Inspiration from Charles Dickens
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Redesigned Heritage Beers
Bulldog Drummond is Helping the Anchor Brewing Company Tell a New Story
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Technology-Inspired Medical Packaging
CliniCloud Hopes Its New Designs Will Make Healthcare Easier
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Literary-Inspired AR Labels
Up Front Brewery is Animating Its Moby Dick-Themed Beer Cans
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Informative Food Packaging Concepts
SÍCLIC Attempts to Teach Consumers About Colombia Regions
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Breathable Feminine Pads
TO2M's Feminine Hygiene Pads Boast Patented Oxygen-Releasing Technology
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Undead AR Wine Labels
The Last Wine Company is Using Zombie Terrors in Its New Wine Labels
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Shark-Themed Candy Campaigns
Swedish Fish Will Be Sponsoring This Year's Shark Week
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Diversity-Promoting Bread Products
Bimbo's Integrated Bread Puts Many Types in a Single Package
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Provenance-Focused Pastry Packaging
The New Ginsters Cornish Pastry Branding is Rustic
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Veteran-Honoring Chocolate Bars
The Cadbury Dairy Milk Remembrance Bar is Limited-Edition
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Eco-Conscious Beauty Packaging
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Paper-Made Chocolate Packaging
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Natural Yogurt Jars
Danone Argentina Adopted New Packaging to Improve Environmental Efforts
AR-Enhanced Hair Dye Boxes
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Paperboard Supplement Packaging
Vital Proteins is Transitioning to Paper-Based Canisters
Shopping-Friendly Candy Cane Packaging
The Clever Candy Peppermint Candy Cane Bucket is Festive
Recycled Private Label Packaging
ALDI Introduced Recycled Plastic Bottles for Water and Soda
Vibrant Snack Packaging Designs
Cooper Street Snacks Has Unveiled a New Packaging Design
Accessibility-Focused Packaging Designs
Müller Debuts Accessible Packaging Designs
Durable Egg Packaging Designs
Cascades Unveils the New Cascades Fresh GUARD EnVision™ Packaging
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Copper Cow Coffee Recently Debuted a New Look for Its Coffees
Refreshed Colorful Candy Brands
Elmwood Reinvents the New Skittles Branding Update
Shape-Making Cream Packaging
Quadpack's ShapeUp Tube Dispenses Creams in Custom Shapes
GenAI Doll Packaging
Mattel Used Adobe Firefly for the Barbie Signature 2024 Holiday Doll Box
Ready-to-Pour Tinned Spirits
Departed Spirits Disrupts the Category with Flask-Like Packaging
Paper-Packaged Private Label Wines
ALDI is Launching Wines in Paperboard Bottles in the UK
Spooky AR Yogurt Packaging
Chobani Unveiled Interactive Special Edition Halloween Packaging
Recyclable Label-Free Soda Packaging
Coca-Cola is Trialling New Sprite Bottles in the UK
Packaging-Inspired Footwear Designs
adidas Introduces the Unique Box Shoe Through its App
Paper-Packaged Chocolate Bars
Walkers Chocolates Switched to 100% Recyclable Packaging
Push-Up Cosmetic Jars
The Quadpack PP-Pop Jar is a Refillable Single-Material Packaging Solution
Lightweight Gin Bottles
Brockmans Gin's New Packaging Contains 30% Less Glass Than Competitors
Recyclable Coffee Packagings
'Tanuii Coffee' Redesigned its Packaging with Paper-Based Pouches
Reformed Yogurt Packagings
Nomadic Redesigned its Packaging to Emphasize Health Benefits
Sustainable Carton-Based Packaging
Tetra Pak Debuts Its First Trial Facility for Recart
Pillboxed-Shaped Fruit Cases
Kiwi Brand Zespri Debuts New Sustainable Fruit Package
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Happy™ Products Offers a Range of Coffee to Elevate Mornings
Paper-Made Spirit Bottles
This Johnnie Walker Black Label Bottle is Made with 90% Paper
Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives
Superfresh Growers Introduces a New Sustainable Packaging
Paperboard Gin Bottles
Georgian Bay Spirit's 100% Recycled Paperboard Bottle is Produced in Canada
Paper-Based Potato Chip Packaging
Pringles Packaging Now Has a Paper Base Instead of a Metal One
Proudly Paper Candy Packaging
Quality Street Paper Sharing Packs are Made with FSC-Certified Paper
Connected AR Beauty Packaging
Dermatologica Uses Augmented Reality for its Immersive Packaging
Paper Vodka Bottles
Mother of Pearl Vodka Debuts the First Australian Vodka in a Paper Bottle
Cancer Awareness CPG Packaging
This Unilever Pink Packaging Marks Breast Cancer Awareness
Recycled Plastic Condiment Packaging
Plastipak and Kraft Heinz Announced a New Partnership
Interactive Fruit Juice Packaging
Tetra Pak and Jus de Fruits Caraïbes Debut `Connected Packaging
Graffiti-Painted Beer Packaging
1664 x André Saraiva Debut a New Vibrant Collaboration
Eco-Friendly Spirit Packaging
Diageo and EcoSpirits Partnered on New Circular Packaging
Paper-Made Porridge Packaging
Quaker Porridge Pots are Now Made with Paper for Easy Recycling
AI-Generated Whiskey Packaging
The Glenlivet's The Twelve Elements Collection Celebrates 200 Years
Paper-Made Shrink Wrap Packaging
The 'TrayWrap' Paper Solution is Plastic-Free
Adventure-Ready AR Wines
Bandit Wines' Packs Invite Adults to Virtually Explore National Parks
Pocket-Sized Skincare Packaging
HCP's Color Capsule Combines the Features of a Tube and Bottle
Spooky Interactive Yogurt Packaging
Chobani Flip Greek Yogurt Boasts a Unique Halloween Multipack
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Expansive Beauty Packaging Solutions
APC Packaging Extends Sustainable Range with PET Jar Series
Bio-Based Cosmetic Packaging
The Sulapac Nordic Collection from APG Europe is Sustainable
Theatircally Filmic Champagne Campaigns
Piper-Heidsieck Debuts its 'Twist the Script' Campaign
Luxury AR Packaging Solutions
Mytheresa Released App-Controlled Innovative Product Packagings
Recycled Diaper Packaging
Kimberly-Clark Collaborates with Amcor on a Sustainability Solution
Visual Beer Brand Identities
Grolsch Has Unveiled a New Visual Brand Identity in Canada
Form-Explorative Furniture Series
MOUS Introduces the New Narrative Arc: Volume II
Creative Constellation Water Bottles
The Evian x Coperni Bottle Invites People to "Look Closer"
Imitation Book Accessories
Novel Bookwallets Mimics Novels and Film Books for Small Leather Goods
Holographic Health Concierges
Immertia Created an AR Assistant for One A Day's Packaging
Pride Month Perfume Packaging
These Jean Paul Gaultier Perfume Bottles Showcase Keith Haring Art
Paper-Made Alcohol Bottles
Diageo Debuts a New Paper Bottle for Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur
Metallic Whisky Bottle Cases
Philippe Starck Designs the L'Evolution Collection with Mortlach
Nostalgic Game-Inspired Wine Bottles
Finca de la Rica Features Interactive Wine Labels
All-Red Tomato Rebrands
Pomì Unveils a New Sustainable Design to Attract Consumer Attention
Interactive Connected Packaging
Asahi Beverages Philippines Debuts a New Experience
Recyclable Hardware Packaging
Nokia is Adopting Lighter Recyclable Packaging for Circularity
Paper-Based Packaging Advancements
Coveris Debuted a New Sustainable Form-Fill-Seal Solution
Plastic-Free Alcohol Packaging
The Aldi Recyclable Alcohol Packaging Reduces Plastic Waste
Branded Holiday Gifting Suites
Scotch Brand Created a Festive Suite for Wrapping & Packing Gifts
Redesigned Insect Repellent Packagings
Murphy's Naturals has Undergone a Brand Refresh
Reduced Material Gin Packaging
Beefeater 24 Packaging Now Has 90% Less Plastic and More
Intelligent Nicotine Pouches
LUCY Boasts a Redesigned Nicotine Experience Called Breakers
Stackable Bottled Cocktails
BLOC's Experimental Cocktails are Packaged in a Convenient Size
Circular Cosmetic Concepts
Fasten Packaging Launches a Refillable Jar for Cosmetics Circularity
Wine-Infused Chocolate Packaging
Vine to Bar Chocolate Unveiled Its New Library Box Packaging
Better-For-You Halloween Lollipops
The Zolli Candy Seasonal Packaging Celebrates Halloween
Angelic Toilet Paper Packaging
Angel Soft is Swapping Its Photorealistic Baby for an Animated One
Superhero-Themed AR Sodas Cans
Coca-Cola's Marvel Universe Packaging Boasts Immersive Features
Recycled Snack Chip Packaging
Tyrells is Introducing New Recycled Plastic Packs
Honeybee-Themed Fragrance Packaging
Hunter Luxury Has Unveiled the Alvari Collection
Psychedelic Canned Wines
WAVES Shares Quality Varietals Without the Seriousness
Carbon Neutral Milk Packaging
Neutral Foods Offers a More Sustainable Solution
Circular Packaging Facilities
Again Launched 'CleanCell' and 'Tag' for the Circular Economy
Water-Preserving Paper Packaging
Amcor Taps Fromagerie Milleret for the New Recyclable Packaging
Augmented Reality Wine Bottles
DeBortoli's AR Sinister Wine Enhances the Consumer Experience
Sustainable Food Packaging Designs
Placon Crystal Seal Delectables is Tamper-Evident and More
Legacy Chocolate Brand Packaging
The Cadbury 200th Anniversary is Being Marked with Retro Branding
Paper-Based Appliance Packaging
Phillips Home Appliance Products are Repackaged Using DS Smith
Portable Cosmetic Tube-Bottles
Quadpack's Tottle Packaging is Convenient, Eco-Friendly & Premium
Film-Themed AR Designs
White Castle Celebrates the 'Borderlands' Film with Unique Packaging
Biodegradable Bubblegum Packages
Milliways Launches a New Biodegradable and Recyclable Box Design
Pebble-Like Beauty Packaging
Lumson's Romantica Jar Delights the Senses by Drawing from Nature
Aluminum Bottle-Packaged Gin
Penrhos Spirits Launches its Gin in Vetroplas Aluminum Bottles
Interactive Toothpaste Packaging
Bluemarlin Created the Designs for the Colgate Toothpaste Packs
Nigerian-Inspired Handbags
LarAllan Exalts the Lives of Women Through Narrative Design
Heritage-Inspired Sophisticated Whisky Packaging
The Glendronach Distiller Highlights Its Elegance
Linerless Label Packaging
Crawford Packaging Introduced Ravenwood’s Nobac Innovations to Canada
Treasure Box-Inspired Wellness Packaging
NATPAT Recently Unveiled Redesigned Retail Packaging
Low-Sugar Chocolate Cereal Bars
Mars China Debuted a Low-GI Snickers Bar with Flexible Packaging
Vintage-Style Candy Branding
Cadbury Yours for 200 Years Packaging Marks the Brand's Anniversary
Connected Fragrance Bottles
Two Bastille Fragrances are Now Bottled with Links to Digital Twins
Motivational AR Packaging
RXBAR's No B.S. Motivator Experience Enhances Packaging with Holograms
Targeted Treatment Packaging
Cosmogen Created Pharma Care Packaging for OTC & Pharmacy Brands
Paper-Packaged Popped Snacks
Snack A Jacks Multipacks are Ditching Virgin Plastic Material
Paper-Made Confectionery Bags
Saica Group and Mondelez Launch a New Sustainable Multipack Solution
Colombian Chocolate Packaging
Cox & Co. Showcases the First Flow Wrap Chocolate Packaging
Interactive Juice Packaging
Gulf Union Foods Launched Fun Connected Packaging for its Juices
Advanced Printing Techniques
BrandMyDispo Has Introduced Printing Techniques for Custom Mylar Bags
Vibrant Spanish Meat Packaging
Onmi Design Re-Imagined Purlom's Branding
Paper Sampling Containers
Arcade Beauty Debuts a Paper-Based Sampling Solution for Beauty Products
Playful Coffee Packaging
Sunday Coffee Project's Packaging is Inspired by Cereal Boxes
Thermochromic Ink Packaging
Thermochromic Ink Enhances Go-GURT’s New Packaging Experience
Refreshing Cherry Beer Labels
Matilda Bay Brewery Debuts New Packaging for Tainted Love Beer
CBD Packaging Boxes
These Custom CBD Boxes Enhance the Customer Experience
Vibrantly Re-Designed Tea Packaging
Chay Tea Has Undergone a Geometric Packaging Rebrand
Bubblegum-Scented Kitchen Rolls
Millions Sweets Launches Scented Toilet and Kitchen Roll
Sustainably Wrapped Gin Bottles
Lind & Lime Gin Launched Reusable Organic Cotton Gift Wrap
Revamped Cotton Swab Branding
Q-tips Packaging Has Been Updated for the Brand's 100th Anniversary
Salad Dressing Cotton Candies
Chocolate Storybook Ranch Cotton Candy is Cool, Sweet and Tangy
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
Cost-Conscious Customizable Bottles
The Chameleon by Berry Global Makes Fast, Affordable Packaging
Re-Designed Holiday Tins
NEOM's Re-Imagined Packaging Boasts Quality and Style
Pink Sushi Boxes
Dept. Sushi Serves Up Sushi in Chic, Vibrant Boxes
Halloween Carbonated Drink Packaging
Tango and 7UP's Two-Litre Packs Get a Spooky Redesign
Wisdom-Focused Skincare Packaging
Wise Personal Grooming Believes Wisdom Comes with Aging
Efficiency-Optimized Snack Packaging
This Kellanova Snack Packaging Has Reduced Plastic
Producer-Focused Coffee Packaging
Onyx Coffee Lab's Retail Coffee Packaging Enhances Connection
Creepy Autumnal Snack Packaging
Walkers Halloween Packs Transform Classic Snacks
Contemporary Tea Packaging
Chaiboy's Tea Tells a Story Through Its Design
Hygiene Packaging Redesigns
Andrex Introduces a New Pearlfisher Design Collaboration for Packaging
Quirky Natural Wine Bottles
Thorn & Burrow Wines' Labels are as Unique as the Wine
Inclusive Rice Snack Packaging
Rice Krispies Unveils its Braille Packaging and Writable Wrapper
Sugar Spread Packaging Updates
Fearne & Rosie Taps Bun Studio for its New Tesco Packaging Designs
Revamped Honey-Focused Brands
Honibe® Announces a New Brand Revamp for its Product Portfolio
Mediterranean-Inspired Gin Bottles
Immagina Malfy Offers a Limited-Edition Design
Vibrant Non-Alcoholic Wine Labels
Kally Wines Boast New Labels for Its Non-alcoholic Beverages
Re-Designed Family-Owned Olive Oils
Itxart Olive Oil Tells a Story Through Its Packaging
Simplified Fastener Packs
VELCRO Brand's Color-Coded Packaging Inspires & Speeds Up Shopping