formafantasma joins santa maria novella as creative directors after eight centuries of history

formafantasma joins santa maria novella as creative directors after eight centuries of history

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packaging design

packaging design is a creative industry, where creatives expand the limits of material use and concept development in the making of practical and functional items that focus on carrying, protecting, and presenting the product.

pac-man ghosts meet otamatone for pocket-sized musical crossover

two japanese characters built around opening mouths finally discover they have quite a lot in common.

Iñaki Laguardia

UN/SEEN documents the lives and work of female graphic designers up to the bauhaus

Slanted readers

100 hand-traced coastal stones form a graphic identity system before returning to the sea

Wenbin Li readers

compostable plastic bags made of seaweed are designed to break down and not be recycled

matthew burgos

karlssonwilker contrasts icelandic culture in reykjavík brewing company rebranding

Karlssonwilker readers

yào original packaging design reinterprets traditional chinese pantry aesthetics

Carla Pan readers

recycled carton egg boxes turn into sneakers by kibardin design

Nidrabik Midav readers

boiling point translates water bubble geometry into recyclable eco-plastic food containers

Inna Efimova readers

project ara turns inflatable structures into light, adjustable packaging inspired by biomimicry

matthew burgos

self-packing cheese: biodegradable packaging made of whey & waste decomposes on its own

matthew burgos

world's first self-chilling can cools warm drinks by pressing the button under it

matthew burgos

TOP 10 reader submissions of 2024 – materials

christina vergopoulou readers

eco-friendly packaging by bioregion institute repurposes barley waste and seaweed

Alvise Rizzo readers

lake como air to go? ‘100% authentic’ fresh air from italy’s popular destination sells in a can

matthew burgos

DLS by DSLSM constructs reusable wine net bag out of recyclable thermoplastic

Lim Sungmook readers

wine society recycles plastic into flat-shaped bottles for chardonnay, pinot noir and more

a UV inhibitor is layered onto the lightweight bottles to protect the wine from reacting to rays that can lead to sulfur aromas similar to rotten eggs or cabbage.

matthew burgos

laura bordini repurposes microalgae and industrial waste biomass to nourish plant life

Laura Bordini readers

stone-shaped mycelium packaging envelops CBD skincare brand 4 RE®

Danylo readers

MSCHF pokes fun at capitalism by baking scout cookies only intended for resale

matthew burgos

consumers' coffee bean pack preferences shape (beanroom)'s interactive display window

Waterfrom readers

the undrinkable can is a satirical statement against the world's most-sold drink

christina petridou

look closer as coperni draws astronomical figures and constellations on evian’s glass bottles

matthew burgos

bottle-shaped shampoo bars dissolve with use to reduce plastic pollution

matthew burgos

20 past winners illustrate what’s possible at A’ design award and competition 2024

annalise kamegawa

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your own online design shop — no sales commission collected

Airframe - picture frame brings the window seat indoors

TEEV

south korea ~~$ 99~~ $ 89

Custom Wall Mural - Dinaric

MARTINA BANOZIC TEXTILES

croatia from $ 89

18k Gold 'Chubby Babies' Studs

Carla Morrison Fine Jewelry

US $ 1280

BesoVida food-grade silicone kitchenware & S+ Cutlery sturdy yet lightweight utensils

Twowgo

taiwan from ~~$ 46~~ $ 42

99 CLASSICS (2ND GEN)

Meze Audio

romania $ 349

Kung fu time clock shows a classic image of chinese martial arts

whenwatch

china from ~~$ 110~~ $ 95

Knit necklace, 3D printed statement necklace

monocircus

japan $ 162

Feel the nature with the sticker that can be attached anywhere (pressed flower, nature, fruit)

Appree

south korea ~~$ 15~~ $ 12

Souleaf wall art visualizes the luminous photosynthetic process

ilsangisang

south korea $ 28

Gradient Watch – A Timepiece of Shifting Patterns and Minimal Elegance

Lawa Design

denmark $ 239

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competitions

Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027

2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026

New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027

The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027

Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026

2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026

grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027

2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

Wege Prize 2027: a Student Design Competition for the Circular Economy deadline: october 4th, 2026

The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027

Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027

2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026

New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027

The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027

Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026

2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026

grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027

2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

Wege Prize 2027: a Student Design Competition for the Circular Economy deadline: october 4th, 2026

The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027

all competitions

courses

Train Your Own Architectural AI-Model by My Archischool deadline: december 31st, 2026

Sustainable Architectural Design Program by My Archischool deadline: december 31st, 2026