Article created by: Austėja Akavickaitė
Almost every product you can imagine arrives at a shop or your front door in some form of packaging (with additional layers added during transport and delivery).
The type and purpose of this container can vary tremendously, from a simple cloth bag to an elaborate gift box with laser-cut foam inlays.
However, if given enough thought, all of them can stand out from their competitors. And the subreddit r/PackagingDesign has proof. With 6.1k members, it’s not the biggest community on the platform, but since its inception in 2013, among other types of content, these folks have shared plenty of examples of aesthetics blending perfectly with functionality. Here are some of the best ones.
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Someone Designed A Milk Carton That Changes Color As It Approaches Its Expiration Date
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A Device That Shows How Much The Box It’s Stapled On Has Been Tilted During Shipment
#17
This Korean Snack Has Two Notches On The Bag, So You Can Open At The Second Notch For Easier Access In The Later Stages Of Snacking
#19
These Are Cans Designed To Look And Stack In A Way To Resemble Bamboo. The Design Is Originally By Marcel Sheishenov
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Sunblock Bottle That Has A Built In Mirror So You Can See Your Face When Applying
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It’s Not Often You See Something Radically Different In The World Of Wine Bottles
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My Hp Printer Comes With A Handle On The Plastic So It Easier To Pull Out Of The Box
#28
In Nepal The Pringles Mascot Has Different Facial Expressions Depending On The Flavor
#29
When Light Hits The Earrings At A Certain Angle, The Reflection Looks Like A Butterfly In Flight!
#30
Clever Packaging For A Chalk Box From 1938, Possibly Designed By Cartoonist Al Capp
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The Way This Biscuit Company Makes It Easier To Get Them Out Of The Packaging
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The Prototype Of Carlsberg’s Plant-Based Green Fiber Bottle Which Will Degrade Within A Year. Expected To Hit Market Shelves By 2023
#36
The Design Of The Packaging For My Eardrops (Tbh My Ears Feel Like This Rn)
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The Mountain On A Coors Light Can Turns Blue When It’s Chilled And Ready To Drink
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Illuminated Foils For Labels. Self Powered. Printed On Demand. Dope Or Not?
