# Disassembled Package Packaging designs made for shipping focus on ease-of-use. By [Vasiliki Marapas](https://www.trendhunter.com/Vasiliki.Marapas), Research Advisor & Writer | Published Nov 26, 2015 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/disassembled-package ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.5/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Disassembled Package trend? **Disassembled Package:** The rise of e-commerce has lead to packaging designed specifically for shipping and delivery. However, seeing as online shopping speaks to a consumer desire for convenience, much of this packaging is also designed to be easy to use, in addition to functional and durable. The ability to easily open, take apart, store and potentially reuse packaging indicates the ways in which the shopping journey is becoming simpler at every stage. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 21 to Apr 20, 2015 - Published: Nov 26, 2015 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Disassembled Package trend ### Sustainable Packaging The increasing concern for sustainability has led to the development of packaging materials and designs that reduce waste and environmental impact. ### Easy-Open Packaging Packaging designs are being created with the focus on convenience for the consumer, with easy-open designs to make the shopping journey simpler. ### Adaptive Packaging Flexible packaging designs that can expand or contract depending on the product's shape and size are providing greater versatility in shipping and storage. ## What the Disassembled Package trend means for industry ### For E-commerce The rise of e-commerce has spurred the development of packaging designs that are optimized for shipping and convenient for consumers. ### For Retail Retail packaging designs are evolving to be more sustainable, easy to open, and adaptable to different product shapes and sizes. ### For Consumer Electronics Packaging solutions in the consumer electronics industry are finding ways to simplify the shipping and assembly process while reducing waste and environmental impact. ## Workshop question Redesign your product's current packaging to be easily shipped and delivery. What does this design look like? ## Trend signals for Disassembled Package Trend score 5.5 out of 10, from popularity 79%, activity 80%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 79% - Activity: 80% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Disassembled Package trend 4 featured examples from Jan 21 to Apr 20, 2015. - [Bent Corner Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-shipping-box): This Retail Shipping Box Design Has Corners That Are Easy to Open (Category: Business) Implication: The e-commerce industry can benefit from implementing easy-open packaging to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline the unboxing experience. - [Accordion Eco Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accordion-eco-packaging): This Cardboard Box Design Can Ship Contents of Various Volumes (Category: Eco) Implication: Opportunity to improve shipping efficiency by using accordion packaging that can adjust to different volumes. - [Green Light Globe Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-light-bulb-packaging): Eco Light Bulb Packaging Uses Materials Resourcefully and Eschews Glue (Category: Eco) Implication: The lighting industry can look into adopting resourceful manufacturing techniques and eco-friendly packaging to reduce waste and enhance sustainability in product packaging and sh… - [Minimalist Gadget Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-packaging): Lyve's Digital Packaging Solution Simplifies Shipping and Receiving (Category: Marketing) Implication: The packaging industry can innovate by designing sustainable packaging solutions that are both visually appealing and efficient for shipping. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Eco - [Jewel-Toned Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quince-silk) - [Compostable Coffee Pucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-coffee-pucks) - [Intelligent Private Grids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ara-core-powers) - [Compact Electric Family MPVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-family-mpvs) All articles: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)