# Canned Seafood Concepts This Student Project Imagines Marine-Inspired Seafood Cans By Rebecca Byers | Published 2016-04-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-seafood References: [packagingoftheworld](http://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2016/04/marine-canned-seafood-student-project.html) This example of [canned seafood branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekone-suite) hails from Montreal and was created by graphic design students Dang Vo & Yen Vy Vo of UQAM. The fictitious brand is called Marine and features [textured paper and steel cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bela-tinned-fish) as the primary materials involved. The seafaring branding concept boasts a different textured experience for each variety of fish, making it easy to experience the difference as soon as one picks up a can. Using maritime imagery such as fishing nets and textured paper that feels like fish scales, the overall experience of the [range of Marine products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-tinned-fish) is decidedly upscale with an emphasis on style and of communicating the freshness of the product by conveying its proximity to its origins. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Textured Packaging:** There is an opportunity for companies to use textured materials in packaging to create a more engaging and sensory experience for consumers. - **Seafood Branding:** There is a potential for seafood companies to develop unique and visually appealing branding concepts to differentiate themselves in the market. - **Marine-inspired Design:** There is a possibility for businesses to incorporate maritime elements and design cues to evoke a sense of premium quality and authenticity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Packaging:** Companies in the packaging industry can explore the use of textured materials to enhance the overall product experience for consumers. - **Seafood:** Seafood companies can adopt visually striking branding concepts to stand out in a crowded market and attract a broader consumer base. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic design professionals can explore marine-inspired themes and imagery to create unique branding concepts for various products and industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Color-In Fish Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summertime-art-box.md) - [Reimagined Gourmet Seafood Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seafood-branding.md) - [Attractive Canned Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nice-cans.md) - [Tinned Sea Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-fish-co.md) - [Easy-Open Tuna Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuna-can-packaging.md) - [Flavor-Focused Tinned Sardines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinned-sardines.md) - [Adventurous Tinned Fish Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-fish.md) - [Smoked Fish Tins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fishwife.md) - [Chef-Inspired Seafood Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seafood-snack.md)