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# Custom Cigarette Packs
Build Your Own Death Project

By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-04-25 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-smoking-diy-campaign-build-your-own-death-project
References: [trendsnow.net](http://www.trendsnow.net/trends_now_/2008/04/byodp-build-you.html) & [irreal.cl](http://www.irreal.cl/byodp/)

Build Your Own Death Project obviously is an anti-smoking endeavor that adds creative flair and interactivity in their campaign. Launched by a Chilean agency, BYODP offers smokers the chance to create their own [customized package of cigarettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-packaging-design) using fully downloadable free templates from their website.

I wonder what the Lenin/Stalin Red Alert brand might taste like. EW.

**Implications** - The Build Your Own Death Project gives [anti-smoking campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pick-up-your-poop) an [artsy flair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beige-billboards) that may convince people to quit. PSAs can take a friendlier approach in marketing their cause as an attempt to reach kids who aren't ready to see the realities/consequences of forming certain lifestyle habits or those who are defensive over their personal choices.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.2/10
- Popularity: 84% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Artistic Anti-smoking Campaigns:** Opportunity for anti-smoking campaigns to use creativity and interactivity to convince people to quit.
- **Customizable Packaging:** Potential for industries to offer customizable packaging options for various products.
- **Personalized Psas:** Opportunity to create public service announcements that take a friendlier approach and target specific audiences.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Tobacco Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to explore customizable cigarette packs and engage with consumers in unique ways.
- **Packaging Industry:** Opportunity to expand into the customizable packaging market and cater to the demand for personalized products.
- **Advertising Industry:** Potential to create targeted and personalized public service announcements that resonate with specific audiences.

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