Despite using a thick card stock material, Tea Smile packaging is a product of designers thinking outside of the box. The assembly of the lovely loose leaf container could have been much more efficiently and easily cut to form a conventional box; alas, the art of origami was assumed and explored elegantly.
When closed, the paper case for the teabags forms a pretty six-point star, printed in off-white with delicate snowflake-like foliage detailing. Applying pressure to the center of the back of Tea Smile packaging causes the diamond-shaped arms of the star to open out. The resultant shape has bloomed to resemble a paper fortune teller. But what's revealed are conveniently-accessible pockets in which separate servings of the infusion are stored.
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Tea Smile Packaging is Playfully Assembled Origami-Style
Trend Themes
1. Origami-style Packaging - Innovative packaging designs that use origami principles to create unique and visually appealing containers for various products.
2. Interactive Packaging - Packaging concepts that not only hold the product but encourage customer interaction and engagement to create a memorable experience.
3. Convenience Packaging - Packaging designed to make it easier for consumers to access and use the product, such as Tea Smile packaging's pocketed design for convenient tea servings.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Tea Smile packaging can serve as inspiration for innovative tea packaging designs that elevate the tea-drinking experience for customers.
2. Cosmetics and Personal Care - Origami-style packaging can be utilized for unique and visually appealing packaging for skincare and beauty products, giving an extra layer of product presentation and differentiation.
3. Arts and Crafts - Origami enthusiasts, crafters, and hobbyists can find a new use for their skills by creating origami-style packaging for various products and even start selling them as personalized, handmade packaging.