Design

The Pentawards annual competition has shortlisted 20 entries from Australia for 2024, marking a 54 per cent increase from the 13 projects shortlisted in 2023.

Boxer & Co. has been recognised at the Vertex Awards for its design strategy and execution on Woolworths' Premium Ice Cream and Premium Meat ranges.

Arnott’s has collaborated with Boxer & Co. to introduce Treatles, a new line of bite-sized treats. The packaging design is aimed at bringing a sense of lightness and playfulness to the brand.

A collaboration between Ball & Doggett, Studio Guild and Labelhouse has led to the creation of a set of premium spirit labels that speak to the themes of luxury, innovation, and sustainability.

Motor Brand Design has been named Creative Agency of the Year for the third straight year at The Vertex Awards.

Nerada Tea has collaborated with Tweak to refresh its brand image, with Platypus Printing providing the packaging and printing the design.

Woolworths had reformulated 150 SKUs of their bakery products to elevate the quality of their offering and turned to Boxer & Co to rework its packs to reflect this change.

Implementing sustainable packaging in a small-scale brand may pose challenges, but with careful planning, it's achievable says Anthony Partington, co-founder and creative director at Brandwell.

Ahead of the Easter weekend, PKN takes a look at some of the various confectionery initiatives hitting the shelves, with both Nestle and Mondelez making significant reductions in packaging materials.

A survey commissioned by luxury and sustainable packaging specialist, Delta Global, shows environmental awareness is impacting how consumers in Australia shop for luxury goods.

Campari has launched a new bottle design, inspired by its shared history with the city of Milano and reflecting the “sleek, minimalist fashion and contemporary design that Milano is known for”.

Brand and design agency Hulsbosch is running a brand transformation project for Australian supermarket chain Coles and its premium private label range, Coles Finest.

Aussie insect repellent brand RiD's visual identity stayed consistent for years as the market diversified around it. As its on-shelf impact started to decline, WhatCameNext was called in to create a new look.

Eyes might be the window to the soul, but they’re definitely French windows into the minds of shoppers. That’s what makes eye-tracking such a revealing and valuable tool in packaging design.

Skincare brand Boost Lab asked Squad Studio to simplify its design and balance shelf appeal with clear-cut messaging. The pack design includes an iconography system for easy product navigation on shelf.

Squad Studio's design for Archie Rose Distilling Co's limited-release product, the Heritage Red Gum Single Malt Whisky, pays homage to the native red gum timber casks used to produce it.