How many times have you thrown out old milk or egg cartons without thinking of all the possible carton creations you could have created?
This collection of creative carton creations will show you the numerous uses for those cartons, from wallets to tables and even furniture. Even corporations have tinkered with the use of cartons in campaigns or creative packaging. None of these carton innovations have a missing person notice on them, either!
Implications - In today's industry, consumers constantly experience an influx of new products, concepts and ideas. Businesses that are able to offer consumers a new product that is based on something dated or old will likely experience success. Products with vintage qualities are considered highly exclusive today.
15 Creative Carton Creations
From Glowing Milk Containers to Decomposing Egg Tray Tables:
Andrew Robichaud — Aug 26, 2009 — Art & Design
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Literal Packaging
Alphabetical Milk Carton
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Eco-Friendly Furniture With Flair
Creative Cartons by Les Cartonnistes
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Decomposing Tables
The Auto Cannibalistic Table by Atema Architecture is Made with Egg Cartons
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Milk Carton Origami
Milkmuny Buys Containers to Create Earth-Friendly Wallets
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Magical Milk Cartons
Milk Gone Bad Lights Shows Secret Image
10
Fruit-Inspired Beverage Packaging
Japanese Juice Carton Looks Like a Banana
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Milk Carton Dating
Welsh Farmers Put Their Mugs on Their Jugs
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Glowing Milk Cartons
Neon Lamps and Eclectic Illuminated Designs by Roger Borg
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Illuminated Packaging
Eco-Friendly 'Lite 2go' Lamp Is Made From Its Own Carton
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Colossal Carton Campaigns
Moove Milk Grabs Attention With 3 Meter High Boxes
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Decoreggtions
DIY Egg Carton Bowls Turn Everyday Objects Into Creative Home Decor
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Branded Paper Skulls
'Mission Creep' Made of IKEA Cartons
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Classy Cream Containers
Half Pint Creamer Resembles Cute Mini Milk Carton
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Paper Pulp Playstations
Tamago Kid Furniture is Made of Recycled Egg Cartons
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Milk Carton Celebrities
Vincent Hall Makes Celebumasks Out of Recycled Plastic Jugs
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Bob Basset Works Leather Into Tentacular Wearable Art
Innovative Drink Packaging
'Peared' Juices by Conor Hagan
Giant Needlecraft Condoms
Super-Sized Birth Control Memory Aids from Little Elk
Glowing Heels
LED Alina Shoes
Duct-Tape Wallets
Hand-Made db Clay Designs
Head Armor Accessories
Alexander McQueen's Extreme Warrior Masks Make You A Chic Tinman
Blinged-Out Home Decor
Gemstones in Luxury Interior Design
Diamond Skull Microphone
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Fantasy Furniture
Delightfully Playful Home Decor from Tjep Flouts Rules of Design
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Alphabetical Milk Carton
Fake Food Wallets
Toast and Bacon Wallets
Glowing Plants
Bench Pot Illuminates Real House Plants
Artisan Leather Masks
The Cannabis Leaf Mask Carnival Masks and More
DIY Mexican Halloween
Day of the Dead Sugar Skulls
Glowing Walls 2
OLED Wallpaper from GE
Recycled Furniture
Lamp Made from Books
Ping Pong Lighting
DIY Budget Home Decor
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Blind Foundation Guerrilla Grocery Ads Highlight Lack of Braille
Fierce Masks
Shamewear Replaces Swine Flu Protection for Fall 2009
Childish Minimalist Furniture
BObles Creates Adorable Yet Simple Kids Designs
Recycled Furniture
Springy Bed Made of Car Parts
Duct Tape Accessories
Show Off Your Style Skills With DIY Duct Tape Purses and Wallets
Industrial Parts as Home Art
Stig Recycled Furniture
Recycled Furniture
Chairs Made of Cans, Bathtubs, Shopping Carts
Rustic Recycled Furniture
Restoration Hardware Factory Cart Table is a Well-Worn Decor Addition
Easy Packaging for Pain Relief
Richard Fine's Help Removes Bottle Opening Headaches
Lactating Milk Bottles
Anatomically-Correct Dairy Containers
Magical Milk Cartons
Milk Gone Bad Lights Shows Secret Image
Energy Efficient Art Lamps
Wool-Clad Designer Lighting Installations Encourage Play
Furniture Letters
The Butler Bros. Create a Design Typeface Using Home Decor
Recycled Furniture
Chairs Made From Playstation consoles
Cartooned Color Campaigns
Comex Paint Creatively Proves They Can Match Any Hue
Trashy Home Decor
Smart Art Competition 2009 Makes Homey Waste Wonders
Temperature-Sensitive Baby Bottles
Thermochromic Ink is Green When Milk is Warm, Red When It's Hot
Super-Affordable Solar Lights
IKEA Releases Line of Solar-Powered Outdoor Lamps
Giant iPhones for Discos
The Coin-Operated iBoxer For Drunken Amusement
Designer Ice Cream Container
Attached Scoop For Easy Snacking
Waste-Free Lighting
The 'Sticky Lamp'
Glowing Milk Cartons
Neon Lamps and Eclectic Illuminated Designs by Roger Borg
DIY Chalkboard Fridges
Food Diaries & Drawing Boards for Kids Allows Smooth Running Kitchens
Sensory Deprivation Skull Chair by Atelier van Lieshout
Shielded Styles
Masks Make a Major Fashion Statement for Fall 2009
Artist Designed Wallets
Unchaste.co.uk Features Up and Coming Global Artists
Leaf-Shaped Lights
‘Sinthesya' Solar Lamp Mimics Photosynthesis
Humanimal Masks
Sam Eddy's Unusual Animal Accessories
Glowing Hair and Makeup
Dazed & Confused Highlights 20 Years of DKNY in Style
Extraterrestrial Cordless Lighting
The 'Owl 1' Lamp Invades and Illuminates Indoor Space
Recycled Furniture
Chair Made from Plastic Scraps
Personalized Travel Pillows
Adorable Home Decor for Frequent Flyers
Eco Illuminations
Firefly-Inspired Lamps by Lucciole Filanti Are Stylishly Furry
Playful Plastic Patio Decor
Karim Rashid's Spunky Outdoor Furniture Great for Kids or Adults
Car Part Pocketbooks
The Recycled Seatbelt Wallet Saves on Money and Style
Portable Solar Outdoor Lighting
The MiniWiz SolarBulb Makes Any Bottle a Lamp Base (CES 2009)
Old School Tech Wallets
Retro Pocket Wear Likes Like An Old Cassette Tape
Expressive Home Decor
Areaware Innovations Make Everyday Products More Meaningful
Photographic Furnishings
Digital Printed Home Decor From Teo Jasmin
Recycled Furniture Inspired by Chickens
Ryan Frank's Free Range Plastic Chair
Easel Seats
Children's Paper Chair Finally Lets Kids Draw on Furniture
Numeric Chairs
Keyboard Seats Add Geeky Color to Home Decor
Lambient Media Campaigns
Sheepvertising to Promote TheTrainLine.com
Glowing Pod Sculpture
Triode T33 Lamp
Novel Pun Campaigns
Arts Firm Uses Incendiary Plays on Words for Ad Book
Macabre Eco-Sculptures
Recycled Kitchen Utensil Skull
Plantable Lamps
The IVY Light
Donut Cd Cases
Mmmm, The Simpson's Movie Soundtrack Packaging
LED Tube Lamps
Bikei Replaces Flourescent Lights With Eco Friendly Alternative
Glowing Flora
Bioluminescent Fungi
Cardboard Lamps
Corrugated ‘Scrap Lights' Are A Very Bright Idea
Bladed Baby Furniture
Klingon Style Blades for Kids Make for Fierce Rocking
Stinky Sock Oil Lamps
Designs for the ‘Malaria Must Go' Project to Fend of Mosquitos
Giant Mouth Street Art
The ‘Big Mouth Project' by D*Face
Interactive Glowing Rugs
High Tech Flooring
Globular Gas Lamps
Lightspot Brings Futuristic Design to Outdoor Lighting
Udderly Cute Tablewear
The Calf & Half Creamer
Glowing Swings
Alexander Lervik Makes Gardens Fun
Skeletal Packaging
Pandor Absinthe
Pop Culture Masquerade Gear
Half-Masks of Famous Faces
Multi-Purpose Kids' Centers
The Deskhouse is a Children's Playhouse and Art Desk
Celeb Recruitment Campaigns
‘Keep Britain Tidy' On the Hunt for Famous Spokesperson