The Corpus Callosum

Here’s a new take on teabag packaging from Korean designer Soon Mo Kang. Visually intriguing display box coupled with a fresh functional feature and color-coded for different flavors and varieties, Kang puts a dab of funkiness into a product otherwise known for it’s sophistication.

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This meat packaging concept by UK designer Chris Chapman made me smile for two reasons: (1) The brown paper packaging pays homage to butchers and meat shops of old. (2) The labeling is simple and educational, letting the consumers know instantly which part of the animal they are purchasing

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Clean, simple, and functional came to mind when I first saw this water bottle design created by Perennial Inc from Canada. I love the clear, minimal labeling and the integrated cup, promoting more hygienic usage.

Not sure what material this water bottle is made out of, though I think it’s plastic. Anybody know?

Beautiful modern Asian package concept from Russian designer Arthur Schreiber. I especially like the embossed pattern and the slice logo cleverly woven into the bottle and package design. Very nice touches.

I think Happy Planet Shots appeal to me because they bring back memories of Flintstone vitamins and their visually colorful graphics . These shots are formulated to boost your health and come in four varieties: Energy, Immunity, Detox and Glow.  Although these health shots aren’t necessarily aimed towards children, the package design has a playful touch that appeals to young and old alike.

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Israelian package designer Igal Hodirker went back to basics with his concept packaging for Bulb - an organic fruits, vegetables, and food brand. The packaging ties in with the brand concept of “the inner truth”, encouraging people to return to the basic source of nutrition through nature and the seeds that grow within.

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This minimal packaging design for Artemis Coffee was developed by Watts Design, an award-winning studio operating out of Melbourne, Australia. A transparent viewing window where the coffee cup is currently situated would have been a nice touch, but you have to love the irony of using a retro Art Deco aesthetic in this contemporary packaging.

It’s unfortunate that almost all forms of packaging eventually end up in the garbage bin; so much time and money is spent on product packaging, yet the end game is usually a landfill. On occasion, people will keep limited-edition boxes or reusable bags, but the only proven way to entice consumers to keep packaging is by providing an incentive (like Honda’s “Grow-a-brand” DM and Breeze Detergent’s “Clean Me” DM).  So what about packaging that turns into a useful item for the product itself?

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