These interactive packaging examples range from chalkboard beer bottles to chocolate advent calendars that are connected with an accompanying app. As social media becomes one of the retail industry's most important marketing tools, brands are looking to enhance their consumers' experiences through interactive packaging.
These interactive packaging examples are not always tech-themed or app-connected but also include puzzle-accented and artistic branding examples. Whether inviting one to draw, scribble or solve a brain teaser, these packaging innovations result in a more unique and memorable brand experience.
When creating wine bottle labels or packaging on a new scent, brands from a variety of retail sectors are enhancing the way they present their product range. These packaging examples are bold and memorable, often appealing to the senses or inviting one to test their mind.
42 Consumer-Engaging Packaging Examples
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Chip-Seasoning Containers
Twistd's Seasoned Potato Chips Encourage Mixing and Matching Flavors
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Playfully Interactive Packaging
Stafidenios Raisins Turns Packaging into a Toy
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Accessory-Inspired Beer Cans
Offbeat Brewing Co.'s Beer Can Packages Encourage Photo-Taking
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Chalkboard Brew Bags
Delilah DIY Hamper Packaging Lets Retailers and Customers Get Creative
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Tear-Off Honey Packaging
This Honey Design for Foodscross Presents Honey Like a Collector's Item
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Animated Produce Packaging
This Raspberry Packaging Might Eat Your Fruit Before You Get a Chance
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Squeezable Ice Cream Packaging
d'Ice Has Two Vibrantly Branded Children's Ice Pop Treats
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Miniature Interactive Soda Bottles
The New Coca-Cola 2014 FIFA Special Edition Bottles are Tiny
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Architectural Pop-Up Planters
These PostCarden Cards by Another Studio Re-Imagine Greetings
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Interactive Program Packaging
Nucleus Branding Establishes a Congenial Connection with the Client
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Pill-Packaged Face Masks
The Ultra H2O Water-Jelly Modeling Mask Comes in a Capsule Package
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Origami Beer Labels
These Bottles are Marketed with Paper Oragami Labels
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Unblocked Brew Branding
Chee Teachee Tea Packaging is a Lovely Adaptation of the Logic Game
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Canned Sock Gifts
Robot Food Gave Out Socks in a Can as Client Gifts for Christmas
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App-Connected Veggie Packaging
This City Farm Shop Concept Features Only Hyper-Local Produce
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Candy-Inspired Produce Wrappers
These Packages Present Fruits as Nature's Candy
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Computer Game Cartons
This Pacman Packaging Concept Was Made to Be Playful and Interactive
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Sweet Dip Kits
'Nosh Mates' Pairs Fruit and Pretzel Snacks with Sweet Dips
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Ripeness-Revealing Stickers
The Freshmax Fruit Stickers Help Shoppers Pick Ripe Avocados
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NFC Whiskey Bottles
Jameson's Limited-Edition Whiskey Bottle Offers St. Patrick's Day Prizes
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Pop-Up Notebook Dollhouses
Rock & Pebble's Pop-Up Book is a Customizable Dollhouse
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Handheld Donut Packaging
D'ONE is a One-Donut Container Concept That Unfolds to Form a Plate
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Friendly Character Coffee Containers
The 'AHA' Coffee Branding Has a Smiling Character Aesthetic
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Scented Cookie Boxes
Neenah's 'Power of Paper' Printed Packaging Promotion Has Fragrant Samples
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Interactive Blackboard Branding
The Chalk it Up Packaging Begs to be Doodled On
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Augmented Sausage Packaging
Bemis' Transforms Branding with Interactive Package Systems
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Blackboard Bottle Branding
Cuatro Almas Pizarra Wine Packaging Invites You to Make the Label
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Child-Focused Thermal Packaging
Malygina Marina Designs Interactive Branding for Kid's Yogurt
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Adorably Sketched Packaging
The 'Grow Me' Box by Gift Republic is an Interactive Present
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Regal Korean Face Creams
'Dynasty Cream' Takes Cues from Ancient South Korean Skincare Rituals
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Fan Deck-Themed Chocolates
Abanico Chocolat & Cadeaux Has New Products Inspired by Its Name
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Wrap-Around Package Labels
'Molitalia' Uses Bold Colors & Continuous Image Labels for its Products
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Beverage Bottle Wristbands
Coca-Cola's Festival Bottle Features a Label with a Detachable Band
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Content-Sharing Coffee Cups
The Concept Behind 'PositiviTea' is That Tea Fixes Everything
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Interactive Record Covers
DJ QBert's Record Cover Plays Songs When Prompted by Touch
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Mad Libs-Style Packaging
Mood Garden Tea Offers an Interactive Way to Drink Your Beverage
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Augmented Christmas Countdowns
Milka's Christmas Calendar is Interactive
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Detective-Inspired Booze Books
These Sherlock Holmes Booze Books Contain a Hidden Flask
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Educational Jam Boxes
Kissan's Jam Packed Fun Moments Contains a Healthy Snack and an Activity
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Merited Chocolate Packaging
The Merit Chocolate Badges Make Sure You've Earned Your Treat
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Interactive Beer Campaigns
The Message in a Bottle Campaign Allows You to Attach Videos to Bottles
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Accordion Box Sets
Weird Al's Squeeze Box Covers the Comedians Entire Musical Career
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Conversational Product Packaging
Digital Link's Cleo Assistant Lets Consumers Speak to Products
Paper-Made Lollipop Packaging
Chupa Chups Lollipops Have Received a Packaging Overhaul
Cartoon-Branded Aluminum Water Packaging
B Water & Beverage Debuts New Disney-Inspired Designs
Creative Retail Competitions
Bricks & Minifigs Launches LEGO Clock Design Contest
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
Entertainment-Driven Distilleries
Ole Smoky and Yee-Haw create immersive brewery venues
Assistive Alcohol Packaging
Strongbow Integrates Assistive Technology Directly onto Its Packaging
Accessible Specialty Cheeses
Cheese Brand Cello Unveiled a New, Warm, Welcoming Brand Identity
Connected Beverage Platforms
Coca-Cola Uses Freestyle Data to Create New Drinks Faster
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Experiential fragrance
CPL Aromas Creates Interactive Scent Worlds for Emotional Engagement
Fashion-Inspired Food Marketing
Magnum Blends Beauty, Music and Luxury Culture into Its Brand
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Designer Food Collaborations
Biscuiteers and Olivia Rubin Launch Collectible Biscuit Gifts
Interactive Advertising Installations
Intimissimi's 'Feel the Billboard' Uses Tactile Advertising
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
NFC-Powered Gift Tags
Bardstown Bourbon Company Enhances Presents with Premium NFC Stickers
Experiential K-Beauty Retail
Yepoda Opens an Immersive Flagship Store in Seoul
Gamified Condiment Experiences
HEINZ’s Ketchup Blast Turns Meals Interactive
Interactive Tasting Experiences
CJ BIO Calls Attention to its TasteNrich® Taste Lab
Licensed Flavor Collaborations
Conagra Blends Celebrity and Brand Partnerships Into Snacks
Limited-Edition Chocolate Launches
Hershey’s Debuts Winter Games Tie-In On TikTok Shop
Festive Snack Packaging Designs
Kellanova Debuts Its Seasonal Assortment of Snacks
Retail Advertising Campaigns
IKEA Hides Price Tags to Highlight Material Quality in a New Campaign
Upgraded Brand Packaging Schemes
Higgidy Launches a New Brand Look Across Multiple Products
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Clinical K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Rejuran Debuts Science-Led Skincare Through a Sephora LA Activation
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Industrial-Inspired Brand Events
Reitmans Reimagined its Distribution Centre for a Curated Event
Takeout-Style Serum Sets
Glow Hub’s Skin Sips to Go are Packaged Like Cups in a Carrier
Consumer-Focused Packaging Strategies
Hershey's Unveils Elevated Packaging at Sweets & Snacks Expo
Experiential Brand Cafés
Nutella Reimagines Its Chicago Café with Digital Ordering and a New Menu
Protein Packaging Refresh Initiatives
Pre® Brands Reimagines Its Grass-Fed Beef Products Packaging
Card-Labeled Coffee Bags
Blueprint Coffee's New Bag Design Has Pockets with Informational Cards
Dual-Chamber Beauty Packaging
Clarins Uses Dual-Chamber Packaging to Merge Formulas at Application
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Sustainable Packaging Options
Vetroplas Partners Highlight Refillable, Recycled And Airless Soluti
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
Whisky Blind Boxes
DRAM5's Blind Box Experience Surprises and Delights Drinkers
Playable Brand Universes
adidas and Brawl Stars Connect Gaming, Apparel and Live Fan Experiences
Portable Premium Snacking
Pringles Shrinks Its Iconic Crisps into Portable Lunchbox Snack Packs
Hidden-Message Champagne Labels
Dom Pérignon Introduced Knockout’s Concealed Shield Feature
Gaming Lifestyle Collections
Toca Boca and MINISO Blend Retail with Digital Rewards
Uplifting Artistic Alcohol Packaging
The Absolut Haring Artist Edition Bottle is Optimistic
Minimal Snack Packaging
The Calbee Packaging Redesign Replaces Bright Colors with Monochrome
Paper-Based Barrier Drink Packaging
Tetra Pak and Sterilgarda Alimenti Partnered on New Packaging
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Lightweight PET Bottle Designs
TricorBraun Introduces Lightweight PET Bottle Solutions
Soccer-Themed Confection Packaging
Ferrara Honors the U.S. Soccer Federation with New Packaging
Collectible Fandom Packaging
Spider-Man-Themed Takis Bags Turn Snacks into Fan Collectibles
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Functional Health-Focused Packaging Aesthetics
Cleveland Kitchen Upgrades Its Packaging & Identity
Heritage Grocery Packaging
Bob’s Red Mill Redesigned Its Packaging for Easier Shelf Navigation
Gamified Snack Packaging
Hershey’s Released Pokémon Chocolates with 151 Collectible Foil Designs
Curated Wine Clubs
Majestic and Saturday Kitchen Pair Exclusive Wines with Chef Recipes
Food Packaging Refreshes
Higgidy Gets New Visual Identity on the Idea of Bursting with Abundance
Private Label Wellness Products
These UNFI Private Label Products Focus on Consumer Preferences
Beer Brand Artist Refreshes
Terrapin Beer Co. Refreshes Packaging With Artist Collaborations
Rainbow Doodle Wine Labels
Vi Negre's Black Packaging Can Be Scratched and Personalized
Snack Packet Recycling
HolyGrail 2030 Has Introduced Its Polypropylene Snack Packet Pilot
Branded Packaging Solutions
Custom Packaging Enhances Product Presentation And Brand Identity
Premium Packaging Storytelling
Virospack Showcases Custom Beauty Packaging Through Film
Gen Z-Focued Water Bottles
bubba® Redesigns Its Brand Image and Delivers Colorful Water Bottles
World Cup Hospitality Experiences
Stella Artois Turns Bars into Immersive FIFA Viewing Locations
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Heritage Beverage Branding
Schweppes Redesign Updates Packaging and Revives the Skittle Bottle
Recycable Sleeve Labels
Phenix Label Introduced Recyclable Shrink Sleeve Options
Reusable Packaging Supermarket Trials
Amcor and Ocado are Working Together for a Packaging Project
Play-Based Family Campaigns
Pirate's Booty Encourages Screen-Free Family Adventures
Limited Edition Peelable Bottles
S.Pellegrino Redesigns its Bottles to Spark Social Interaction
High-Barrier Paper Packaging Platform
ProAmpac Launches a High-Barrier Paper Platform
Better-For-You Snack Branding
Unique Snacks Undergoes Another Brand Update
Mobile Retail Experiences
Duluth Trading Brings Apparel Shopping to Events with a Mobile Showroom
Interactive Luxury Brand Storytelling
Hermès Presents the Interactive Mystery at the Grooms
Bubble Wrap Billboards
Tombola's Interactive Billboards Engage Passersby with a Sensory Activity
Circular Beauty Packaging
SGD Pharma Expands Refillable and Recycled Glass Solutions
Sports Lifestyle Retail
Nordstrom Blends World Cup Fashion with Immersive Pop-Ups
Interactive Convention Activations
LEGO SMART Play Transforms Comic-Con into Immersive Experiences
Truffle-Infused Condiment Packaging Refreshes
TRUFF Undergoes a Packaging Refresh to Stand Out
Aluminum Drugstore Product Packaging
This CVS Pharmacy Packaging is a First-of-its-Kind
Experiential Flavor Campaigns
McCormick Launches a Multi-Sensory Black Currant Dining Experience
Mobile Brand Experiences
M&M's Brings an Interactive Caravan to the Tour De France
Elegant Rum Packaging Designs
Zacapa Rum Debuts a Striking Redesign for Its Premium XO Expression
Elemental Retail Spaces
Goldwin Creates a Multi-Sensory Retail Environment in New York City
Refillable Airless Glass Packaging
Mktg Combines Glass Packaging with Refillable Airless System
Collaborative Packaging Development
UNITED CAPS Launches Live Packaging Co-Creation Sessions
Bright Brand Identity Updates
Big Hug Becomes a Purpose-Driven Brand with Bold Rebrand by JDO
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
Paper Food Packaging Campaigns
This Koehler Paper Campaign Showcases the Market Shift
Recyclable Produce Packaging Partnerships
Reflex Group and Marks & Spencer Partnered on Packaging
Experiential Wine Campaigns
Avaline Partners with Proper Hotels for a Summer Music Series
Discreet Drink Experiences
Mulligans Disguises Cocktails as Pints for Football Spectators
Premium Wellness Packaging Systems
Abox Agency Designs a Premium Naturare Brand Identity
AI-Powered Sampling Experiences
Swish is Revolutionizing How Consumers Try New Products
Streamlined Packaging Updates
Blanco's New Packaging Design is Holistic in Nature
Destination-Branded Transportation
Themed Taxis Promote Scottish Travel During Major Soccer Events
Gamified Discount Events
Build-A-Bear Uses Mystery Offers to Drive Engagement
Greek-Inspired Bakery Packagings
The Daily Greek Packaging Rebranded by A.S. Strategy
Franchise Commerce Marketing
poppi Connects Retail Products with Love Island Experiences
Sustainable Luxury Packaging
Silverhand Estate Pairs Premium Wine with Reusable Packaging
Premium Dispensing Solutions
Aptar Beauty Unveiled New On-Shelf Dispensing Systems
Aluminum Sparkling Wine Bottles
CECI 1938's First-of-Its-Kind Design Fits a Cork, Cage & Seal
Participatory Brand Platforms
Crown Royal Builds a Community-Driven Cultural Platform
Spanish Brewery Anniversary Packaging
Estrella Damm Launches New 150th Anniversary Packing Designs
Lightweight Wine Bottle Packaging
ALDI and Greencroft Partnered on New Wine Packaging
Discovery-Driven Beverage Programs
Dog Haus Expands Drinks Into a Menu Exploration Platform
Portable Tea Packaging
HTeaO Introduces Portable Mini Sippers for Tea on the Go
Jersey-Inspired Juice Boxes
Appl7 & Eve Launched Soccer-Inspired Packaging for the Summer
Ad-Friendly Vertical Video Feeds
Instacart Debuts the Immersive Feed Feature on Its Platform
Interactive Travel Publications
Destination Niagara Combines Storytelling with Trip Planning
AR-Enabled Oat Drink Packaging
Alpro and Appetite Creative Partnered for Interactive Packaging
Modular Wellness Packaging System
Presentable Introduced vial Multivitamin Identity
Co-Creation Food Labs
Vibrant Ingredients Expands Rapid Prototyping for Food and Beverage Brands
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Social Learning Experiences
Lectures on Tap Hosts Expert-Led Discussions in Local Bars
Plastic-Reduced Food Packaging
SPAR Austria Trials Meat Packaging That Uses 70% Less Plastic
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Product Discovery Communities
MillionShip Turns Product Discovery Into A Playful Experiences
Bold Geometric Coffee Packs
3rd Floor Unveiled Its ORO Conceptual Coffee Packaging
In-Store Retail Media Networks
Raley's Expands Shopper Advertising Through Grocery TV
Experiential Trade Shows
Wines Experience Reinvents Industry Networking in London
Passionate Italian Liqueur Packaging
These Disaronno Limited Edition Bottles Mark 500 Years
Conversational AI Advertising
Snapchat Introduces AI-Powered Chat-Based Brand Interactions
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Eco-Minded Wine Packaging
Taylor’s Port Introduced a New Bottle Format
Neighborhood Storytelling Campaigns
Vitaminwater Expands Neighborhue with Community Mural Stories
Traceable Packaging Labels
Polytag and MCC Embed UV Tags into In-Mold Packaging Labels
Experience-Focused Retail Carts
Target Redesigned Shopping Carts for Comfort and Convenience
Data-Led Brand Creation
AS Watson Builds Brands Using Shopper Insights and Loyalty Data
Entertainment-Driven Direct Mail
Valpak and Hallmark Turn Mailers into Movie Experiences
Experiential Brand Roles
Lagunitas Recruits a Beer Roadie for the Iron Maiden Tour
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Eco-Designed Sampling Formats
Sampling Innovations Europe Unveiled Easy Dose
Minimalist Beer-Eau Labels
Genys Beershine Design Launched By Bold Brands Agency
Sustainable Aerosol Packaging
Aptar Beauty Adds Twist-to-Lock Mechanisms for Leak-Resistant Sprays
Glow-in-the-Dark Prescription Bottles
Glowing Relief Packaging Features Photoluminescent Ink
Design-Led Beverage Packaging
CREALIS Develops Integrated Packaging Solutions for Alcohol Brands
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform