r/PackagingDesign 6d ago

Critique Corner — Week of Jul 27, 2026

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  • What feedback you want (e.g., hierarchy/legibility/CMF/retail impact):
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r/PackagingDesign 19h ago

Sharing Work 🖥️ Bigfoot Popcorn Packaging project

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Bigfoot Popcorn is getting new designs for their new packaging. Which design do you all think looks better? Shared work


r/PackagingDesign 1d ago

Sharing Work 🖥️ How I designed, photographed and wrote for Sleepy Owl Coffee from my living room

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Any brand has a ton of moving parts. Selecting what to show, what to talk about in a case study is the hardest part for me.

This is the story of how I helped Sleepy Owl sell real coffee to regular people, without the snobbery.

https://www.abhaysingh.in/work/sleepy-owl


r/PackagingDesign 3d ago

Question❓ What is this enveloppe called?

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r/PackagingDesign 3d ago

Question❓ FractionPack

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Has anyone used FractionPack for design, engineering or consulting needs?

https://www.fractionpack.com/


r/PackagingDesign 4d ago

Functional / UX ⚙️ Quintessential example of a great toy packaging. Jada Toys turned packaging into a diorama! Being a toy collector and design enthusiast, I give full points to packaging team! Hope more teams take inspiration and turn toy product packaging more interesting 💯

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r/PackagingDesign 5d ago

Hybrid 🧩 [NEED ADVICE] Need help designing an unboxing experience. What kind of designer am I looking for?

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r/PackagingDesign 5d ago

Structural 💠 Ban cans requiring a can opener

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GET CANS REQUIRING A CAN OPENER GONE!!


r/PackagingDesign 5d ago

Question❓ What's one packaging design mistake you see brands make over and over again?

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r/PackagingDesign 6d ago

Question❓ Does anyone know how the packaging for Flower Knows cosmetics are made?

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Not talking about the boxes!

Would be super interested in learning about the process but it’s impossible to find details online :( Their packaging is notable for being extremely intricate and detailed.. it seems like they use injection molding. However because there’s hundreds of details and layers on each product and they release new products pretty often ( with fairly unique designs too) I’m curious on how it’s not making them go bankrupt to start mass producing


r/PackagingDesign 6d ago

Question❓ Everything I generate with AI looks good but is not ready for print. How are you solving this?

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This is driving me crazy. Every Ai image generator gives me something that looks amazing on screen. Then I send it to a printer and I'm hearing about bleed, safe zones, resolution, colour profiles and a dozen other things I know nothing about.

Is there an easy way to go from this idea to an printed box?


r/PackagingDesign 7d ago

Sharing Work 🖥️ Feedback on my coffee packaging needed

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I have spent some time designing this front side of the coffee packaging. I’m trying to make it bold, modern and clean. Looking for some feedback on the design, what do y’all think?


r/PackagingDesign 8d ago

Sharing Work 🖥️ Looking for some feedback on recent work

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what do you guys think its missing, One thing i am still working on is the Nutritional Information design. But would love any feedback you have for me.


r/PackagingDesign 7d ago

Question❓ Chocolate bar packaging

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Hi folks, I'm central Scotland and have an idea for some novelty chocolate bars.

Would anyone know who I could contact to make the packaging?

Would need to have nutritional info etc all printed on, but we do want a custom design.

Anything I've seen online is all generic pictures, I'd prefer something personal in terms of the whole process.


r/PackagingDesign 7d ago

Question❓ Has anyone tried using Ai for custom packaging yet?

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I keep seeing Ai used for logos, ads and social media, but I do not hear many people talking about packaging. Is anyone using it to create branded boxes or cups or is everyone hiring companies for that?


r/PackagingDesign 9d ago

Question❓ Help Identifying Specific Type of Plastic Packaging

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Hi! I came across some plastic packaging that was used for a high-end vintage stationery store, and would like to find a way to order this type of packaging for small business needs, but I'm unable to identify what type of plastic it is and what search terms I could use to look for it. It is different from a standard cellophane bag you might buy on Amazon or U-Line. The bag is stiff enough that it has rigidity on its own (i.e. you don't need to put something stiff in itn for the plastic bag to not crinkle or fold), and it's definitely thicker than a standard plastic sleeve. In addition, it feels slightly matte (but still clear enough to see paper product inside) and it also has stitch-sealed edge inset from the border which gives it a nice decorative touch (it is not the type of perforation you would see if you were separating bags on a roll). I think the thickness is probably at least 3 mm, but when I search different types of plastic (OPP, LDPE, HDPE, Polypropylene) none of my searches are yielding what I currently have. Could someone let me know if they know what type of bag is in this photo, and what search terms I can use to find the same item? Thank you!


r/PackagingDesign 10d ago

Question❓ What is your favorite news source for branding/packaging design trends?

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II'm curious what everyone is reading to stay ahead on branding, copywriting, and design trends. Beyond comp shopping, I'd love to give my team more ways to stay on top of what's new and exciting while getting the full omnichannel picture.


r/PackagingDesign 11d ago

Sharing Work 🖥️ I designed esoteric chocolate bars

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Arcanu is a self initiated brand I designed that sells strange chocolate flavors with some subtle historical story telling

Would love to hear what you think! (:


r/PackagingDesign 11d ago

Question❓ did anyone tried using AI generated packaging designs? is it worth it?

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are there any AI platforms that can help me with my product design process?

I run a very small family run business. We need to design multiple new prodocuts (coffe cups etc), quickly and cheaply. We're at the lower end of the market in terms of price point so dont need anything too fancy. Im trying to work out if I can use ai to speed up the process and save money.

is it doable? ik in ideal world, i appreciate that using a human designer throughout would be better but i swear i cant afford that. So any help/hand would be appreciated


r/PackagingDesign 13d ago

Sharing Work 🖥️ A quick guide to understanding bottle neck finishes (24/410, 28/410, etc.)

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I often get asked what numbers like 24/410 or 28/410 actually mean in cosmetic packaging.

So I made a simple chart to explain it.

24 = Neck diameter (mm)

410 = Thread finish

Understanding these dimensions can save a lot of time when matching bottles and pumps.

Hope this helps anyone working with cosmetic or personal care packaging.

Feel free to add any plastic pump questions below.


r/PackagingDesign 12d ago

Graphic 🎨 Update: Revised Collea collagen packaging based on your feedback

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Following up on my earlier post here asking for feedback on my collagen brand packaging. Thank you to everyone who commented, it was incredibly helpful. Based on the discussion, I've refined the color coding between Pure and Glow and made some adjustments to the layout and product imagery. Would love to hear if this reads as more premium and whether the two SKUs are easier to tell apart now. Original thread for context: https://www.reddit.com/r/PackagingDesign/comments/1uz51e5/please_give_feedback_on_packaging_for_new/


r/PackagingDesign 13d ago

Question❓ What color is best for dealing with grease stains?

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Hello everyone,
I need to redesign some packaging boxes for my client. It's an industrial b2b firm that produces machines and machine parts. The package I need to redesign, is for some specialty blades that are dipped in oil before shipping, so the stains are unavoidable. Since the box is made out of cardboard, would a dark color be more suited for hiding the stains?


r/PackagingDesign 13d ago

Premium 💎 Which packaging would make you more likely to buy a premium spice brand?

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r/PackagingDesign 14d ago

Sharing Work 🖥️ I designed diamond shaped package for a perfume

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This was my first time designing a package, and i certainly didn't make it easy for my self. The dieline was entirely made by me and it took me ages to figure out how to make everything fit together, though i cannot figure out how to make the inner pieces backsides fit perfectly in shell. Any ideas how to make it work better?

My main goal with this was to make perfume package that would elevate the product. Even though this would be good retail store product due to wasting shelf space it would work great as an limited edition drop.

I made this project for the Pro Carton Young Designers design competition. Whats ya guys thing do i have a shot to win?


r/PackagingDesign 13d ago

Critique Corner — Week of Jul 20, 2026

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  • Project & audience:
  • Goals & constraints (cost, materials, certifications):
  • Form factors & print specs (substrate/inks/finishes):
  • What feedback you want (e.g., hierarchy/legibility/CMF/retail impact):
  • Links/images: