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Top 100 Packaging Ideas in September

From Color-In Bicycle Boxes to Food Waste Pasta Packaging

— September 24, 2016 — Marketing
The September 2016 packaging trends reveal that brands are not only experimenting with more interactive packaging, but they are also taking more steps to use eco-friendly materials.

In terms of interactive packaging, brands are largely looking for ways to cater to millennial consumers who appreciate personalization. Indeed, many brands are creating packages that allow consumers to put their own personal touch on the products they buy. Some examples of interactive packaging include color-in bicycle boxes, stackable character cans and shareable popcorn bags.

Beyond personalization, sustainability is also a major priority for millennial consumers. As a result, brands have been eager to use recycled or renewable material to create more eco-friendly packaging. As evidenced by the 2016 packaging trends, this approach can include everything from cosmetics stored in recycled tins to pasta boxes made out of food waste.
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Lactose-Free Chocolate Branding
Lactose-Free Chocolate Branding
These Chocolates are Wrapped in Sophisticated Packaging
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97
Aseptic Creamer Packaging
Aseptic Creamer Packaging
The Dostea Tea Creamer's Resealable Pouch Prolongs Product Freshness
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96
Two-Faced Infusion Branding
Two-Faced Infusion Branding
Teatox Packaging Blends Eastern and Western Flavors and Art
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95
Door-Shaped Chocolate Packaging
Door-Shaped Chocolate Packaging
These Chocolate Designs Were Inspired by a Historic Estonian Town
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94
Teapot-Shaped Mint Packages
Teapot-Shaped Mint Packages
Sencha Naturals 'Tip'N'Try Teapot' Cleverly Shows Off Green Tea Mints
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93
Olympic S'mores Branding
Olympic S'mores Branding
Hershey's is Celebrating Team USA on National S'mores Day 2016
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92
Filmic Popcorn Packaging
Filmic Popcorn Packaging
Cobs' Promotional Bags of Popcorn Take Cues from Famous Movie Lines
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91
Retro Racecar Mint Packaging
Retro Racecar Mint Packaging
'GT Cool Mints' Come in Tins with Old-Fashioned Car Designs
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90
Convenient Cold Brew Cartons
Convenient Cold Brew Cartons
Peet’s Coffee is Now Selling Cold Brew in Ready-to-Drink Cartons
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89
Abstract Tea Rebranding
Abstract Tea Rebranding
Runa's New Branding is Inspired by Both Urban and Natural Environments
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88
Engraved Hair Care Packaging
Engraved Hair Care Packaging
This Packaging is Designed to Look Sophisticated and Effective
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87
Camouflaged Soda Cans
Camouflaged Soda Cans
The New Mountain Dew Packaging is Inspired by the Outdoors
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86
Quirky Historical Chocolates
Quirky Historical Chocolates
Merdas' Confectionery Chocolate Wrappers Feature Wordly Icons
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85
Wholesome Spread Packaging
Wholesome Spread Packaging
This Low-Sugar Jam Brand Redesigned for a Family-Friendly and Fun Look
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84
Apothecary-Inspired Bottles
Apothecary-Inspired Bottles
These Drinks are Inspired by Tonics and Elixirs Made by Apothecaries
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83
Neon Sign Beer Branding
Neon Sign Beer Branding
This Wise Blood Ipa's Packaging is Simple but Impactful
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82
Sublime Coffee Branding
Sublime Coffee Branding
This Pastel Coffee Packaging Takes a Different Approach Than Most
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81
Olympian-Made Snack Packages
Olympian-Made Snack Packages
Garrett Weber-Gale Designed the Nutritious AthleticFoodie Products
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80
Political Wine Labeling
Political Wine Labeling
This Wine Bottle Features a Tongue-in-Cheek Reference to Brexit
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79
Stackable Juice Packaging
Stackable Juice Packaging
This Packaging Concept Makes for Easy Storage in the Fridge
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78
Purely Packaged Delicacies
Purely Packaged Delicacies
This White Caviar Packaging Communicates the Purity of the Pickled Roe
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77
Retro Toothpaste Branding
Retro Toothpaste Branding
Cuoto Toothpaste Features Vivid and Nostalgic Packaging
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76
Vibrant Seltzer Water Branding
Vibrant Seltzer Water Branding
These Fresh Drinks Offer a Variety of Unique Flavors
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75
Saturated Seasonal Beers
Saturated Seasonal Beers
This Beers Come in Vibrant Patterns That Reflect Their Purpose
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74
Sketched Beer Branding
Sketched Beer Branding
The Tribu DDBº Agency Created a Sketch Design Beer for Clients
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73
Charitable Special-Edition Beers
Charitable Special-Edition Beers
The Lola Beer Was Designed to Raise Cancer Awareness and Funds
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72
Shareable Popcorn Packaging
Shareable Popcorn Packaging
Wipak's Popcorn Packaging Facilitates Easy Snacking and Sharing
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71
Interactive Branding Identities
Interactive Branding Identities
A Graphic Designer Has Created His Own Personal Brand Identity
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70
Olympic Cereal Boxes
Olympic Cereal Boxes
Kellogg's 'Gold Medal Edition' Special K Cereal Box Stars Olympians
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69
Artistic Chocolate Packaging
Artistic Chocolate Packaging
These Healthy Chocolates are Inspired by a Fictional Town
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68
Medicinal Tea Packaging
Medicinal Tea Packaging
These Glass Bottled Teas Are Packaged in Small Medicinal Containers
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67
Abstract Animal Beer Labeling
Abstract Animal Beer Labeling
This Beer Uses a Yak as Its Signature Graphic
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66
Portable Boxed Wine Packaging
Portable Boxed Wine Packaging
These Wine Boxes are Easy to Carry and Pour Out
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65
Vibrant Contraceptive Branding
Vibrant Contraceptive Branding
These Condoms Were Designed to Encourage Safe Sex Among Youth
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64
Leafy Mint Branding
Leafy Mint Branding
Minteas' Packaging is Inspired by Its Organically Flavored Contents
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63
Fruity Soap Branding
Fruity Soap Branding
This Soap Branding is Inspired by Natural and Botanical Designs
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62
Rustic Olive Oil Branding
Rustic Olive Oil Branding
This Traditional Olive Oil Packaging Stays True to the Product's Roots
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61
Punchy Mint Packaging
Punchy Mint Packaging
Trebor's New Packaging Packs a Visual Punch with Ultra-Bright Hues
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60
Organic Popsicle Branding
Organic Popsicle Branding
These Popsicles and Ice Creams Come in Vibrantly Fresh Flavors
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59
Somber Honey Branding
Somber Honey Branding
This Manuka Honey is Packaged in a Highly Secure Box
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58
Beachy Canned Wines
Beachy Canned Wines
'Flip Flop Wines' Makes Wine in Cans with Lighthearted and Fun Branding
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57
Holographic Fry Containers
Holographic Fry Containers
This Hungry Jack's Fast Food Container Keeps Seagulls at Bay
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56
Vividly Graphic Tea Brands
Vividly Graphic Tea Brands
This Brand of Teas Focuses on Flavor, Ethical Production and Design
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55
Bold Fast Food Rebranding
Bold Fast Food Rebranding
KFC Branding in Russia Was Re-Imagined to Suit a More Vibrant Vision
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54
Summery Beer Packaging
Summery Beer Packaging
These Summer Ales are Packaged in Limited-Edition Bottles
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53
Gold-Infused Skincare Products
Gold-Infused Skincare Products
NanoBioTech Creates Home Products Infused with Precious Metals
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52
Textured Supplement Branding
Textured Supplement Branding
Biocol's Natural Medicines Have a Unique Graphic Brand Identity
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51
Paper-Packaged Wine Bottles
Paper-Packaged Wine Bottles
This Seasonal Subscription Offers Wines from the Netherlands
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50
Characterized Beer Graphics
Characterized Beer Graphics
This Beer Labeling Puts a Literal Spin on the Beers' Names
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49
Saturated Herbal Tea Branding
Saturated Herbal Tea Branding
These Teas Can Be Used Help to Resolve a Variety of Ailments
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48
Limited-Edition Fast Food Branding
Limited-Edition Fast Food Branding
KFC Thailand Released Packaging to Celebrate Its Delivery Speed
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47
Vintage Wine Labels
Vintage Wine Labels
This Wine Branding Was Inspired by the Resurgence of Americana
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46
Holistic Chewing Gum Branding
Holistic Chewing Gum Branding
The MASTIHA Gum Packaging Emphasizes the Use of Natural Ingredients
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45
Cylindrical Bubble Gum Tubes
Cylindrical Bubble Gum Tubes
This Gum Packaging Showcases the Colorful Candy Inside
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44
Book-Packaged Skincare Products
Book-Packaged Skincare Products
This Brand Encourages Relaxing Skincare Routines
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43
Chromatic Skincare Branding
Chromatic Skincare Branding
These Oxygen Face Masks are All Activated with One Spray-On Ingredient
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42
Narrative Snack Packaging
Narrative Snack Packaging
This Packaging Reveals The Healthy Ingredients Found Inside Each Bag
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41
Puzzle Planter Packaging
Puzzle Planter Packaging
The Green Dream Planting Set Lets Consumers Build Their Own Glass Gardens
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40
Monochromatic Cosmetic Collections
Monochromatic Cosmetic Collections
This Cosmetics Packaging Focuses on the Quality of Ingredients
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39
Vibrant Pomade Packaging
Vibrant Pomade Packaging
This Exclusive Ointment Reflects the Modern Values of its Distributor
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38
Unisex Perfume Packaging
Unisex Perfume Packaging
This Perfume Was Designed to Be Appealing to Everyone
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37
Botanical Tea Packaging Concepts
Botanical Tea Packaging Concepts
This Tea Branding Features Classical Paintings of Flowers
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36
Whimsical Craft Beer Labeling
Whimsical Craft Beer Labeling
This Beer Branding Uses an Illustration from a Popular Artist
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35
Chromatic Chewing Gum Packaging
Chromatic Chewing Gum Packaging
Cheque Gum's Rebranding Features Bold Text and Highlighter Hues
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34
Lyrically Branded Take-Out Cups
Lyrically Branded Take-Out Cups
Jack Lalley Creatively Adapted the Iconic Starbucks Coffee Cups
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33
Interactive Mint Packaging
Interactive Mint Packaging
The Lumijoy Packaging is Fun and Interactive for the Consumer
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32
Shareable Boxed Bouquets
Shareable Boxed Bouquets
These Bouquets Were Packaged to So They Can Break Apart
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31
Chromatic Energy Drink Branding
Chromatic Energy Drink Branding
These Fruity Energy Drinks Are Healthier than Most
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30
Sci-Fi Beer Branding
Sci-Fi Beer Branding
These Beer Labels Feature Fictional Events and Characters
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29
Rebranded Chewing Gums
Rebranded Chewing Gums
The New Packaging for Extra Chewing Gum Strengthens the Brand's Identity
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28
Eco-Friendly Cosmetics Sets
Eco-Friendly Cosmetics Sets
These Organic Skincare Products Come in Recycled Brown Glass Bottles
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27
Feminist Beer Branding
Feminist Beer Branding
This Labeling Was Designed to Oppose the Sexualization of Women in Media
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26
PET Plastic Cans
PET Plastic Cans
The 'Invento PET Can' Has Plastic Sides Instead of Metal
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25
Drinking Game Tequila Packaging
Drinking Game Tequila Packaging
This Packaging Can Be Used to Ship Tequila Bottles and Play Games
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24
Tropical Coconut Snack Packaging
Tropical Coconut Snack Packaging
The Imagery on These Packs is Inspired by Exotic Locations
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23
Contrasting Beer Designs
Contrasting Beer Designs
These Opposing Beer Bottle Packages Were Created for Different Purposes
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22
Stackable Character Cans
Stackable Character Cans
Noble Rey Brewery's Canned Drinks Feature Quirky Figures
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21
Metallic Shampoo Labels
Metallic Shampoo Labels
These Romantic Shampoos Stand Out in a Highly Populated Market
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20
Metallic Protein Packaging
Metallic Protein Packaging
This Branding is Designed to Stand Out from Other Fitness Foods
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19
Cylindrical Eyewear Packaging
Cylindrical Eyewear Packaging
The ROND ET CARRE' Brand Identity Fuses Style with Sustainability
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18
Holiday Soda Bottles
Holiday Soda Bottles
Coca-Cola's Gift Bottle Transforms Its Label into a Chirstmas Bow
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17
Color-In Bicycle Boxes
Color-In Bicycle Boxes
The 'Brum Brum' Bicycle Box Turns into a Toy After the Cycle is Unpackaged
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16
Elegant Agave Packaging
Elegant Agave Packaging
This Agave is Packaged in a Way That Reveals Its Healthy Qualities
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15
Wholesome Snack Bar Graphics
Wholesome Snack Bar Graphics
These Snacks Offer Delicious Flavors and Healthy Ingredients
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14
Sustainable Coffee Cup Alternatives
Sustainable Coffee Cup Alternatives
'Pokito' is a New Solution to Disposable Coffee Cup Waste
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13
Village-Inspired Cafe Packaging
Village-Inspired Cafe Packaging
Tiziano's Playful Branding Takes After Architectural Structures
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12
Food Waste Pasta Packaging
Food Waste Pasta Packaging
These Pasta Boxes are Made from Salvaged Food Waste
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11
Honey-Based Jam Tubes
Honey-Based Jam Tubes
This Jam Packaging Was Inspired by Oil Paint
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10
Pattern-Enriched Coffee Packaging
Pattern-Enriched Coffee Packaging
Coffee Inn's Brand Identity Features Bold and Geometric Graphics
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9
Minimal Ginger Drink Packaging
Minimal Ginger Drink Packaging
These Ginger-Based Juices Come in Simple Glass Bottles
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8
Elegant Light Bulb Boxes
Elegant Light Bulb Boxes
The Colorful Packaging for 'Twist' Sets It Apart as a Lighting Solution
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7
Inspirational Pet Toy Packaging
Inspirational Pet Toy Packaging
PEATAI PET TOYS' Brand Identity Spotlights Insightful Quotes
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6
Storytelling Brew Branding
Storytelling Brew Branding
Cartoon Beer Packaging Tells the Whimsical Tales Behind Each Beverage
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5
Transparent Fast Food Packaging
Transparent Fast Food Packaging
This Brazilian Fast Food Chain Offers a Nutritious Menu
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4
Frozen Soda Packaging
Frozen Soda Packaging
Coca-Cola Ice Bottles Guarantee Refreshing Drinks All Summer Long
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3
Artisanal Popsicle Packaging
Artisanal Popsicle Packaging
The Ice Kitchen Popsicles Come in Beautiful Single-serve Packets
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2
Striped Honey Dispensers
Striped Honey Dispensers
The Bee Sweet Honey Bottle Matches the Body of the Insects that Made It
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1
Minimalist Swimwear Packaging
Minimalist Swimwear Packaging
The Packaging for Sand & Salt Swim Trunks is Made to Be Recycled
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