# Mafia-Inspired Takeout Bags The Mama Mafia Restaurant Packages Its Food with Quirky Mafia Images By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-07-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mama-mafia References: [lovelypackage](http://lovelypackage.com/mama-mafia/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/DimaJe) Russian designer Dima Je has designed a quirky cartoon prototype package for the [Mama Mafia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aw-burger-family-deals) restaurant. Since this eatery combines both Japanese and Italian cuisine, the packaging was designed to reflect both styles. All of the packaging is based on a light brown, white or orange background. Atop this background are scattered images of small cartoon characters such as a Japanese sword fighter, a gun-shooting octopus, mafia-themed sunglasses and brass knuckles. While the imagery sounds slightly aggressive, it is balanced with the cartoon elements. Most of the packaging contains the tiny cartoon images but the [pizza boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-moving-box-table) and [Japanese noodle boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigbilled-bird-food-concept) differ. They are presented with larger a graphic than the other dishes. These boxes simply have a single character consuming the tasty pizza, or noodle dish from Mama Mafia's restaurant. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Quirky Takeout Packaging:** The use of quirky cartoon images on takeout packaging creates a unique and memorable brand identity. - **Combining Culinary Styles:** Restaurants that fuse different culinary styles can attract a diverse customer base and offer unique dining experiences. - **Balanced Aggressive Imagery:** Finding the right balance between aggressive imagery and cartoon elements can create visually striking packaging designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Packaging:** Food packaging companies can explore incorporating playful and unconventional designs to make their products stand out in the market. - **Restaurant:** Restaurants that blend different cuisines can tap into a wider customer demographic and cater to varying taste preferences. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers can explore the use of contrasting elements, such as aggressive and cartoon imagery, to create visually appealing packaging designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pink Sushi Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dept-sushi.md) - [Casual Pizzeria Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uk-pizza-chain.md) - [Minimalist QSR Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-japan-packaging.md) - [Multifunctional Cardboard QSR Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tablebag.md) - [Convenient Cherry Tomato Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-edition-cherry-tomato.md) - [Take-Out Box Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablebag.md) - [Lockable Pizza Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockable-pizza-boxes.md) - [High-Quality Pizza Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-pizza-boxes.md) - [Canine-Inspired QSR Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sankaku-choco-pie-range.md)