There's something fascinating about the concept of folding paper into other objects, and these unique origami packaging examples are showcasing how retailers are using that classic Japanese technique to make their products stand out.
Designing a product label and packaging design can be a challenging process. Since there are a variety of different retailers and similar products on the market, creating a package that will stand out amongst the other items is key to catching a consumer's attention. By incorporating iconic origami techniques into the overall design, marketers are able to showcase a very intricate and artistic type of packaging, one that will surely have consumers intrigued.
From pyramid ring packaging to trippy treat branding, these origami-inspired designs are sure to make an impression with their abstract, geometric shapes.
36 Origami Packaging Techniques
From Transforming Snack Packaging to Origami-Inspired Crepe Cones:
Tana Makmanee — Oct 24, 2013 — Marketing
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Trippy Treat Branding
Laranja Mecanica Packaging is Inspired by Anthony Burguess's Book
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Origami Snack Packaging
Gautier's Winter Nuts Branding Unfolds to Reveal Seasonal Inspiration
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Origami Beverage Branding
Vin Grace Wine Packaging Revamps Vino with a Cool and Casual Image
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Uncrumpling Eco Containers
Sustainable Expanding Bowl Grows and Opens When Water's Poured Into It
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Sketchy Stationery Branding
P Around Packaging Explores the Quality of its Contents
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Transforming Snack Packaging
Stafidenios Raisins Boxes Become Toys When the Treats Have Depleated
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Decreasing Origami Cartons
The U Shape Travel Set Conveniently Downsizes During Your Trip
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Octahedral Infusion Branding
Senba Tea Packaging Has Great Dimension that Alludes to its Flavor
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Biodegradable Origami Bowls
This Food Bowl Design Imagines a Sustainable Way to Eat Ramen
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Professional Profile Furnishings
This Tok & Stok Business Card Constructs a Model Chair
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Origami-Inspired Disc Containers
Pago de los Capellanes DVD Packaging is Paper-Folded Ingenuity
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Deco Diamond Branding
Rock Candy Packaging Becomes a Precious Stone with a Contemporary Edge
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Face-Featuring Spec Packaging
The ‘grafik:plastic’ Boxes Integrate Photos of Prospecti
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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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Folded Flower Sachets
Marseille Leroux Chocolate Packaging Blossoms for an Enchanting Experience
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Flower Bed Brew Branding
T Packaging by Maria Nestles Every Infusion into a Delicate Floret
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Origami Easter Packaging
Minieco's Printable Paper Project is Great for the Holidays
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Mountainous Chocolate Packaging
Gabriela Nisizaki Designs Wrapping Paper that Requires Zero Glue
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Origami Steeping Satchels
The 'Dovely' Tea Bags are Handcrafted
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Clothing-Modeled Cartons
Plaji Packaging Proposes the Storing of Garments in Aptly Shaped Boxes
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Eco Cardboard Wrapping
Bellroy Product Packaging Uses Earthy Brown Paper Pouches
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Misshapen Figurine Merchandizing
Kiwi Talisman Packaging Has a Warped Form for its Inhabitants
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Contemporary Bouquet Cradles
Flower Garden Carrier Facilitates Careful Arrangement Transportation
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Triangular Chocolate Packaging
Charm Chocolate is Bite-Sized and Perfect for On-the-Go Enjoyment
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Peacocking Beverage Branding
Bellacock Cocktail Packaging Entices with a Coat of Vivid Color
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Pop-Up Champagne Chillers
Veuve Clicquot Clicqu'up is a Transportable Paper Origami Bucket
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Pyramidal Ring Packaging
Secrecy Thay Boxes are Dramatic to Unwrap
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Painterly Infusion Packaging
Taiwan High Mountain Tea Embodies an Elegant and Organic Aesthetic
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Fruit-Impersonating Packaging
Pineapple Pastry Branding Takes Shape of the Tropical Treat
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Cootie Catcher Cartons
Tea Smile Packaging is Playfully Assembled Origami-Style
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Origami-Inspired Crepe Cones
Lauren Shimming Revamps A.B.'s Coffee and Crepes Take-Out Packaging
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Intricate Origami Packaging
This Long Tea Branding Offers an Example of Storytelling Marketing
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Geometric Chip Branding
Doritos Packaging Design Takes Inspiration from the Snack's Shape
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Redesigned Bunny Billfolds
Year of the Rabbit Envelopes Adapt Traditional Packaging
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Wrung-Out Concept Cartons
UnderPressure Packaging Seems to Ooze its Contents Upon Contortion
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Compressed Toilet Paper Boxes
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Sakura-Inspired Snack Boxes
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Minimalist QSR Packaging Designs
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Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps
The Japandi Lamp by Natalia Pogudina is Textural and Organic
RFID-Blocking Origami Wallets
This Wallet Offers Comfort & Convenience In a Compact Folding Design
Paper-Based Tray Packaging
Verday Vegan Meats are Packed in Shallow Food Trays Made for Recycling
Envelope-Packaged Couch Designs
The 'Couch in an Envelope' is Modular and 100% Recyclable
Festive Beauty Packaging
Shiseido Releases Its Inaugural Holiday Collection and Its Playful
Compostable Coffee Pod Packaging
These Cambio Roasters Organic Coffee Pods are Sustainable
Recycled Paper Packaging Solutions
Flexi-Hex Aims to Protect Packaged Items with Rippled Paper
Origami-Inspired Adventure Packs
The Huckberry x Peak Design X-Pac Collection Has Six Pieces
Heritage-Inspired Shopping Bags
The Porter Yoshida & Co The Grocery Bag is Made in Japan
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Copper Cow Coffee Recently Debuted a New Look for Its Coffees
TV Packaging Seating Solutions
The 'Cuna' Furniture by Valeria Coello is Made Out of Cardboard
Origami-Inspired Solar Panels
The Levante Origami Solar Panel is 50% Lighter Than Alternatives
Packaging-Inspired Footwear Designs
adidas Introduces the Unique Box Shoe Through its App
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
Playful Sushi-Inspired Suitcases
These Sushi Suitcases by Yujeong Shin Includes Three Styles
Recyclable Coffee Packagings
'Tanuii Coffee' Redesigned its Packaging with Paper-Based Pouches
Gamified Cookie Packs
Oreo Pac-Man Cookies Come in Scan-to-Play Packaging
Sustainable E-Commerce Packaging
Dow and P&G China Launch Reduced Weight and Impact Packaging
Edible Snack Skins
Foodberry Creates Edible, Plant-Based Coatings Inspired by Fruit Skins & Peels
Festival-Inspired Japanese Snack Boxes
TokyoTreat's Subscription Box is Themed & Limited-Edition
Paper-Based Potato Chip Packaging
Pringles Packaging Now Has a Paper Base Instead of a Metal One
Crumb-Funneling Chip Packets
Hoeksche Chips' Packaging Prevents Wasted Potato Chip Pieces
Stunning Origami Portraits
João Charrua's Creations are Intricate and Eye-Catching
Japanese Snack Subscription Boxes
ICHIGO Inc.'s Sakuraco Contains 20 Curated Artisanal Snacks
Repurposed Pasta Boxes
Barilla & Marie Kondo are Sharing How to Reuse Packaging
Fiber-Based Food Packaging
Hinojosa Unveils the New 'Foodservice' Packaging in Three Formats
Eco-Friendly Consumable Packaging
This Biodegradable Composite Packaging is Transparent and Edible
Elevated Festival-Inspired Snack Boxes
Sakuraco Celebrates the Autumn Moon Festival with Snacks
Plastic-Free Protein Bar Packaging
Moonvalley Protein Bars are Now in Paper Packs from Billerud
Paper-Made Porridge Packaging
Quaker Porridge Pots are Now Made with Paper for Easy Recycling
Paper-Based Recyclable Packaging
Parkside's Newest Packaging is Durable with a Sealed Barrier
All-Paper Perfume Boxes
Ffern’s Made-to-Order Fragrances are Packaged in Biodegradable Boxes
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Paper-Packaged Haircare Products
Babo Botanicals Has Launched Haircare Products in Cartons
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Plastic Snack Packaging Reductions
KP Snacks Flow Wrapping Process Has Been Updated
Bio-Based Paper Packaging
Covestro's Partially Plant-Based Coating Boosts Recyclability
Recyclable Paper-Made Packaging Solutions
Mondi FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate is Sustainable
AI Packing Design Tools
Packify.ai Creates Packaging for Products That Stand Out
Multifunctional Cardboard QSR Packaging
McDonald's and Leo Burnett Unveil the Tablebag
Recyclable Bubble Mailer Envelopes
This Kite Mailer Range is Eco-Friendly and Economical
Paper-Based Chocolate Packaging
Mars Swaps Out its Plastic Wrappers for Paper in a Tesco Trial
AR Yogurt Packaging
Chobani's Interactive Yogurt Packaging Engages Snackers for Halloween
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Eco-Products GreenStripe Line Has New Bags and Wraps
Recyclable Hardware Packaging
Nokia is Adopting Lighter Recyclable Packaging for Circularity
Bird Feeder Cereal Packaging
'Co-Grain' Gives New Life to Disposable Packaging
Mini Eco-Focused Drink Packaging
The SIG DomeMini Bottle is Made with FSC-Certified Paperboard
Sustainable Produce Packaging
These Cascades Eco-Friendly Produce Baskets are Recycled
Origami-Inspired Lunch Boxes
The FoldiBox 2 Box has a Flatpack and Technical Design
Traditional Food Preservation Containers
The 'Twist' Food Storage Container Has a Hidden Chamber
Japanese Bento-Inspired Stationery
NOOE's Bento Jot Offers an Efficient Storage Solution
Plant-Inspired Coffee Packaging
This L’OR Coffee Packaging Comes in Several Styles
Superhero Snack Cake Packaging
TheTastykake Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Packaging is Sweet
New Year-Inspired Snack Boxes
TokyoTreat New Year's Box Offers Special Snacks for the Season
Paper-Based Yogurt Cups
Nancy’s Probiotic Foods Sustainably Packages Single-Serve Oatmilk Yogurt
Paper-Packaged Snack Chips
Walkers Baked Multipacks Ditch Plastic in Favor of Paper Alternatives
Origami-Inspired Vase Lamps
The Gingko Smart Vase Light Offers Ambient Illumination and More
Recyclable Windowed Packaging
Coveris Debuts the New Packaging for Simply Lunch’s Stir Me Up Range
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Heat-Sealable Paper-Wrap Materials
Orlandi Launches the EcoPro™ Paper-Wrap Sustainable Packaging
Freezable Snack Boxes
PackIt Offers Its Freezable Snack Boxes in a Variety of Patterns
Pulp-Based Wine Wraps
Perrier- Jouët's Champagne Bottle Wrap Uses Paper Pulp and Vine Shoots
Paper-Inspired Half-Folded Lamps
Jihoon Shim Designs the Half Lamp Inspired by Origami
Productive Mood Lighting Designs
Teixeira Design Studio Presents Moody Lighting for Gantri
Sustainable Frozen Treat Packaging
Metsä Board Re-Designed its Ice Cream Packaging
Recycled Snack Chip Packaging
Tyrells is Introducing New Recycled Plastic Packs
Fiber-Based Sandwich Packaging
The Modified Atmosphere Sandwich Pack is Arriving in North America
Recyclable Salad Packaging
GPI Taps Picadeli for its Recyclable Paperboard Lids for Salad Bowls
Origami-Inspired Cubic Lamps
Alice Chun Designs the MEGAPUFF Lamp with Portable Features
Origami-Inspired Magsafe Grips
Marcy Arimoto Designs the New iPhone Case Inspired by Paper Folding
Water-Preserving Paper Packaging
Amcor Taps Fromagerie Milleret for the New Recyclable Packaging
Paper-Based Appliance Packaging
Phillips Home Appliance Products are Repackaged Using DS Smith
Metal Tin Packaging
Dymapak Launches the 'Squeeze and Turn Tin' with Child-Resistant Technology
Pulp Foam Packaging
Stora Enso Launches the Eco-Friendly 'Papira' Pulp Foam Packaging
Green Thermoformed Cardboard Trays
Cascades Launches Innovative Packaging for Fresh Produce
Biodegradable Bubblegum Packages
Milliways Launches a New Biodegradable and Recyclable Box Design
Recyclable Paper Packaging Initiatives
Walmart is Swapping to Recyclable Packaging on All Channels
Reusable Paper Lunch Bags
Out of the Woods Reinterprets a Nostalgic Lunch Classic
Eco-Friendly Burger Packaging
GreenDustries' PleatPak Packaging Blends Sustainability and Function
Reduced Material Food Packaging
The Stora Enso 'Trayforma BarrPeel' Packaging is Easy to Open
Origami-Inspired Solar Panels
Sego Innovations Develops a New Foldable and Portable Solar Panel
Confetti-Filled Wrapping Papers
'FettiWrap™' Confetti Wrapping Paper Elevates Amusement
Seasonal Interactive Fashion Installations
Yoshihisa Tanaka Highlights Washi Paper for SS24
Bespoke Packaging Solutions
The Kite Packaging Corrugated Fan Fold is Ready for Large-Scale Use
Colombian Chocolate Packaging
Cox & Co. Showcases the First Flow Wrap Chocolate Packaging
Sustainable Eraser Packaging
Maped Erasers Receive Transparent Paper Packaging Using Cristal Paper
Low-Sugar Chocolate Cereal Bars
Mars China Debuted a Low-GI Snickers Bar with Flexible Packaging
High-Quality Pizza Packaging
These Kite Packaging Printed Pizza Boxes Come in Packs of 100
Eco-Friendly Instant Noodle Packaging
Nissin Cup Noodles is Launching a New Paper Cup Packaging
Miniature Handheld Graters
Gensuke Kishi Designs the Colorful Irogami Grater for Tsuboe
Sustainable Packaging Films
These Parkside Lidding Films Come in Several Options
Targeted Treatment Packaging
Cosmogen Created Pharma Care Packaging for OTC & Pharmacy Brands
Paper-Based Instant Noodle Cups
The Pot Noodle Paper Pot Design is Headed to Tesco
Broken Biscuit Snacks
Morinaga's Imperfect Moonlight Cookies are Cracked and Crescent-Shaped
Paper-Packaged Popped Snacks
Snack A Jacks Multipacks are Ditching Virgin Plastic Material
Revamped Eco Juice Packaging
Capri-Sun Packaging Now Features Stronger Paper Straws
Kid-Focused Meal Containers
b.box Launches the Kid-Approved Eco-Friendly Bento Boxes for Meals
Fiber-Reduced Eco Packaging
DS Smith Debuts the 'Light Wrap' to Lower Packaging CO2 Emissions
Origami-Inspired Playful Magnetic Blocks
Artur Tikhonenko Designs the Trido Building Blocks
Monomaterial Cheese Packaging
Mondi and Skånemejerier Partnered on a New Packaging Solution
Paper-Made Product Bundles
Mondi and ATS-Tanner Created Paper Bundle Packaging
Playful Baked Good Branding
Whaoo! Filled Crêpes Have Been Rebranded to Target Parents
Sustainable Crisp Bags
The British Crisp Co. Debuts the First Fully Recyclable Paper Crisp Packet
Bamboo Hot Beverage Cups
Celebration Packaging Debuts its Bamboo Fiber Hot Drink Cups
Paper-Made Mushroom Packaging
Sainsbury's Mushroom Punnets are Now Made with Cardboard
Playful Coffee Packaging
Sunday Coffee Project's Packaging is Inspired by Cereal Boxes
Ceramic Olive Oil Jars
Marco Arroyo-Vázquez's Conceptual Packaging for Cugu is Durable
Revised QSR Packaging Policies
YUM Brands Unveils a New Packaging Policy for its Restaurants
Food-Grade rPET Packaging
These Novolex Recyclable Food Containers Have 10% Recycled Plastic
Reduced Plastic Deli Packaging
The Volpi Eco-Pack™ Has 80% Less Plastic Than Alternatives
Vibrantly Re-Designed Tea Packaging
Chay Tea Has Undergone a Geometric Packaging Rebrand
Easy-Open Snack Pouches
Walki's Pouch Concept Supports Controlled Tearing & Reduces Breaking
Eco-Friendly Breakfast Product Packaging
Amcor and Tyson Have Partnered for Sustainable Packaging
Recyclable Food Pouches
TotalEnergies and COLINES Create an Unlaminated Recyclable Stand-Up Pouch
Fiber-Based Meat Packaging
This Chilled Meat Packaging Reduces Plastic by 90%
Geometric Nostalgic Night Lights
Sergey Buldygin Designs the Cone-Like Handmaid Table Lamp
Eye-Catching Fruit Cups
This Dole Sunshine Company Packaging Highlights Bright Colors
Peelable Snack Pouches
ProAmpac's New Recyclable Snack Pouches are Made with Easy-Peel Technology
Collapsible Outdoor Furniture Pieces
The Oru Camp Origami Outdoor Furniture is Efficient
Re-Designed Holiday Tins
NEOM's Re-Imagined Packaging Boasts Quality and Style
Pink Sushi Boxes
Dept. Sushi Serves Up Sushi in Chic, Vibrant Boxes
Wisdom-Focused Skincare Packaging
Wise Personal Grooming Believes Wisdom Comes with Aging
Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture
Max Lamb Presents the Box Exhibition at Gallery Fumi
Rice-Based Rolling Papers
The New OCB Rolling Papers are Made with Genuine Rice Fibres
Retailer-Exclusive Product Packaging
Egglife Foods Revamps the Packaging for its Sam's Club Launch
Efficiency-Optimized Snack Packaging
This Kellanova Snack Packaging Has Reduced Plastic
Paper Packaging Recycle Stations
Co-cre8 Debuts the New Paper Cup Collection and Recycling Service
Contemporary Tea Packaging
Chaiboy's Tea Tells a Story Through Its Design
Recyclable Yogurt Packaging Pouches
This Recyclable Yogurt Pouch Has an All-PE Construction
Optimized Eco Postal Packaging
Kite Packaging Large Letter Postal Boxes Now Come in Eight Sizes