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Upscaled Confection

Sophisticated sweet box designs elevate an outdated tradition

Implications - Ideal for reuse post-consumption, elegant confectionery boxes influenced by contemporary art elevate a seemingly conventional tradition into a gesture that truly delights. Often employing ethereal patterns in whimsical pastels and appearing less obviously branded, such packaging concepts are ideal for gifting given that they do not require wrapping. Falling in line with the interest in premiumization, such a shift suggests the simplicity and appeal of artisanal branding and design.
Workshop Question - How can your brand employ the use of design to simplify and authenticate its products or services?
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Packaging - Elegant, reusable and ethereally patterned confectionery boxes suggest a shift towards sustainability, pushing food producers to create premium-quality packaging with longer shelf lives.
2. Feminist Branding - Chocolate box branding is now incorporating women empowerment and recognition, and businesses can market similar products that can pave the way for social change and gender stereotypes.
3. Artisanal Imports - A combination of vintage designs with modern packaging aids in the packaging design of products such as Citrus Mediterranean Desserts, allowing businesses to leverage authentic packaging designs that resonate with consumers from all backgrounds.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industries are at the forefront when it comes to incorporating packaging design and following the latest trends in the food industry to stay competitive and relevant in a constantly evolving market.
2. E-commerce Marketplaces - The e-commerce marketplace industry is exploring ways of transcending retail space boundaries and finding innovative ways to safely transport products such as candied flowers by redesigning individual boxes for shipping worldwide.
3. Design and Art - The design and art industry is constantly evolving, with the packaging designs of products such as chocolate boxes and confectionery being done in a collaborative effort using the expertise of design and art professionals, and creating unique designs that resonate with consumers.
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Featured Examples

Candied Flower Giftboxes
Candied Flower Giftboxes
Evers & Tochter Manufaktur's Candied Flowers are Packed Individually
Evers & Tochter Manufaktur makes a variety of candied flowers and handmade chocolates, so it consulted the Micie creative agency with the design of packaging for its precious treats. As the... MORE
Feminine Confectionary Branding
Feminine Confectionary Branding
This Cute Macaron Packaging Boasts A Simplistic Design
This cute macaron packaging features a simplistic design created by Lithuanian graphic designer Edvardas Kavarskas for SUCRÉ Macarons. The bright and clean packaging is white with a single accent... MORE
Blueprint Chocolate Boxes
Blueprint Chocolate Boxes
BbyB.'s Chocolate Chocolate Packaging Designs Include Schematic Elements
While many chocolate packaging designs are created specifically for men to give to women on Valentine’s Day, this design from nendo turns the tables on convention. In Japan, White Day is... MORE
Collaborative Artisan Chocolate
Collaborative Artisan Chocolate
The Alma and West Elm Chocolates Boast an Ethereal Package Design
Designed by Mandy Braatz, the packaging designs for the Alma and West Elm chocolates collaboration perfectly complement the delicate mix of flavors with whimsical designs. The Alma and West Elm... MORE
Retro Popsicle Branding
Retro Popsicle Branding
Dr. Feelgood Frozen Pops Feature a Vintage Brand Identity
The brand identity for Dr. Feelgood Frozen Pops references the packaging and typography that is often synonymous with retro confections. Resembling something out of a 50s era candy store, these... MORE
Feminist Candy Packaging
Feminist Candy Packaging
This Fruene Chocolate Box Branding Highlights Inspiring Women in History
This Fruene Chocolate box branding celebrates inspiring women in history. The packaging is conceived by Tank Design Tromso, a Norwegian creative studio that drew inspiration from the Freune name,... MORE
Artisanal Dessert Collections
Artisanal Dessert Collections
These Citrus Mediterranean Desserts Come in Vintage Branding
These artisanal Mediterranean desserts were packaged by ‘Tompert Design’ in a way that combines vintage designs with modern ones. The collection of confections includes a variety of... MORE

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