There are those who bring chocolate at Easter, others opt for the traditional colomba. But today, some are putting Culomba on the table: a soft, fragrant leavened product, without raisins or candied fruit, with a shape that needs no explanation. The idea comes from MySecretCase, the brand that has turned ironic sensuality into a business […]
2026 promises to be a year full of opportunities for those working in the packaging industry. International trade shows are once again the preferred meeting point for innovation, design, and sustainability, but not all offer the same value for business objectives. Choosing the right event means optimizing time, investment, and networking opportunities.Whether you’re looking for […]
Why is Black Friday so important for e-commerce? Let’s start from the beginning: the next date is set for Friday, November 24, 2023, and companies are gearing up for a explosive increase in online sales. However, success is not solely determined by the products and discounts offered. During this day, attention to detail is essential. […]
Overpackaging is the phenomenon where we pollute the world ‘one extra space at a time.’ Let’s better understand how to avoid the triumph excessive packaging. Overpackaging definition Over packaging involves the excessive use of packaging materials. According to the Institute of Packaging Professionals, overpackaging occurs when “the means and materials used to package a product […]
McDonald’s cardboard table, lean and portable, designed by Leo Burnett, combines ingenuity and creativity. It was recently repurposed for the 2023 Milan Design Week. In 2013, the Leo Burnett advertising agency in Brazil launched a campaign to enhance the fast food experience for customers who ate on the go. The latter is McDonald’s cardboard table. […]
How do you revolutionize the perception of a historic brand while staying true to its identity? We tell you about the evolution of Bahlsen, the famous pastry brand whose generational change and packaging design have gone hand in hand. A generational change occurs at the top of Bahlsen, and packaging design is being revamped to […]
When could inclusive packaging be considered as such? There are many fields, but today we must choose one. Have you ever thought that inclusive packaging could significantly impact people’s lives? For example, menstruation is often overlooked in society. Not everyone knows that such a natural phenomenon represents a crucial aspect of women’s health and psycho-physical […]
Marketing experts are always very keen on interpreting phenomena and trends. This is the case of the so-called Gen Z yellow, the favorite color of younger consumers. Let’s look at some fun facts. In 2016, the “millennial pink” made a blast onstage. You could indeed spot it on cosmetics packaging, red carpets in Hollywood, and […]
Packaging can be a powerful social tool. Anchor Worldwide agency launched a guerrilla marketing campaign in New York. Pharmacies of the big apple featured packs of fake anti-racism drugs. In addition to being a tool for maximizing sales, packaging can serve as social denunciation. We’d like to present you with a once-in-a-lifetime case. The Anchor […]
Shrinkflation: it means leaving the packaging and prices of products unchanged while decreasing the contents. A growing trend enraging consumers. Packly offers smarter alternatives. Several cases of shrinkflation have arisen in Italy. The term comes from the English “shrinkage,” “contraction and “inflation,” price increase). It’s not just your impression, then, it’s confirmed. Numerous consumer associations […]
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There are those who bring chocolate at Easter, others opt for the traditional colomba. But today, some are putting Culomba on the table: a soft, fragrant leavened product, without raisins or candied fruit, with a shape that needs no explanation. The idea comes from MySecretCase, the brand that has turned ironic sensuality into a business […]
The dieline, which we have already discussed previously, represents the ‘cutting and folding layout of the flat box composed of cut lines, bleed lines and crease lines’ and is therefore the 2D technical drawing of the packaging. Designing this type of file, as anticipated in the article ‘Structural packaging design: windows and inserts’, requires technical […]
At a glance 1. What is EPR, and where does it apply? EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) is a regulatory principle present in dozens of countries around the world, from Europe to North America, from Asia to Australia, which transfers the cost of managing packaging waste from public authorities to the companies that place that packaging […]
Today’s blog post focuses on some of the technical specifications of the dieline of two packaging models: the 1-2-3 bottom box and the Auto bottom box. These two types of packaging differ only in the lower closing system, while the upper part of both boxes features a closure system with inner flaps, a locking tab, […]