The Spice House packaging appeals to the enthusiastic chef even as it sits on the supermarket shelf. It can be difficult for designers to create a solid connection between the grocery store and the kitchen, yet this visual strategy cooks up a good one.
Developed by Lauren Rust, the very box in which the seasonings come has been made to resemble a chopping board. The card material has been printed with the textures of wooden blocks that combine to create checkered wood grain patterns. Slide this container open from its subtle seams and it will reveal a row of simple glass jars. These elements of The Spice House packaging have been treated to beautiful cursive typefaces to reference the mom-and-pop ownership of the brand.
Cutting Board Cartons
The Spice House Packaging Adopts the Appearance of Culinary Items
Trend Themes
1. Packaging Realism - Trend towards packaging that mimics the appearance of the product it contains opens up opportunities for product differentiation and more immersive branding
2. Sustainable Packaging - Increased focus on eco-friendly packaging solutions could drive innovation towards materials and production processes that reduce waste and environmental impact
3. Virtual Reality Packaging - Incorporating augmented or virtual reality technology into packaging design could create new levels of brand engagement and consumer interaction
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The Spice House packaging design demonstrates the potential for more engaging and immersive packaging concepts in the food and beverage industry
2. Retail - Retailers could benefit from incorporating more realistic and sustainable packaging solutions to create differentiation and enhance the customer experience
3. Consumer Goods - Virtual and augmented reality packaging concepts could revolutionize the way consumer goods companies market their products and engage with customers