Packaged Intangible Objects

Chris Ferrante Boxes Light, Shadow and Reflection

Design student Chris Ferrante was given the unusual task of creating packaging for intangible things. After careful consideration, Chris Ferrante set to work designing concept boxes to house light, shadow and reflection. The shape of the brown cardboard boxes is straightforward and unassuming. Each box is marked with a large L, R or S to correspond with the material the box is supposedly holding. The letters appear cutout from the cardboard of the box and their shades range from white to black.

The minimalist design is the perfect companion to something as astounding as light, shadow and reflection. Seeming to let the supposed contents speak for themselves, Chris Ferrante's design avoids flourish in an effort not to overshadow (pun intended) natural phenomenon.

Clean, minimalist yet epic, Chris Ferrante's packaging concept is beautiful in its simplicity, but grand in its intent.

Designing Packaging for Intangible Things
Opportunity to revolutionize how packaging is made by considering intangible characteristics of a product.
Minimalist Packaging Design
Opportunity to create humble yet effective packaging that allows the product to speak for itself.
Unconventional Packaging Materials
Opportunity to explore unconventional materials that properly reflect the true value of a product.

Industries Being Reshaped

Design
Designers can consider intangible characteristics of a product to create packaging that is innovative and reflective of the product.
Retail
Retailers can use minimalist packaging as a branding tool that is humble and effective yet captures the customer's attention.
Sustainability
When developing unconventional packaging materials, companies can consider sustainable options that can benefit the environment.
SCORE
2.6 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 37%
Activity 33%
Freshness 8%

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