# Blooming Jewelry Boxes Nue Gallery Competition Winner Creates New Package for Diamonds By Josh Mears | Published 2012-01-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nue-gallary References: [thedieline](http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2012/1/27/student-concept-packaging-nue-galley.html) & [cargocollective](http://cargocollective.com/kristyjeandesign#2262052/Nue-Gallery-Packaging) Nue Gallery had the tricky task of establishing its brand and trying to differentiate it from other jewelry companies, so they turned to students and created a challenge to design the new packaging format. The winner of the Nue Gallery design challenge was Kristy Birtwistle, a graphic design and illustrator from [Victoria University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colour-wash), Australia. The challenge to create modern, sleek and elegant design for Nue Gallery was met with this geometrical origami-style packaging. The packaging for the design "came from the idea of light refracting off of a diamond, which also gave the package its shape and unique opening mechanism," according to the site. The design is a pyramid when fully wrapped, but once opened, it blooms to reveal a rather lifelike finger exhibiting the ring. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Geometrical Origami-style Packaging:** The trend of using geometrical origami-style packaging provides an innovative and visually appealing way to showcase products. - **Light Refraction-inspired Designs:** Designs inspired by the concept of light refracting off a diamond offer a unique and eye-catching packaging solution that stands out in the market. - **Interactive Packaging Experiences:** Interactive packaging experiences, like the blooming jewelry box, create a memorable and engaging process for customers that can elevate brand perception. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Jewelry Industry:** The jewelry industry can leverage geometrical origami-style packaging to enhance the presentation of their products, creating a luxurious and modern brand image. - **Graphic Design Industry:** The graphic design industry has an opportunity to explore light-refraction-inspired designs in packaging, providing unique solutions that captivate consumers. - **Luxury Goods Industry:** Interactive packaging experiences, like the blooming jewelry box, have the potential to disrupt the luxury goods industry by creating memorable unboxing moments that enhance the overall brand experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Geometric Jewelry Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikos-koulis-boutique.md) - [Treasure Box-Inspired Wellness Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redesigned-retail-packaging.md) - [Harmony-Motif-Inspired Jewelry Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yin-yang-jewelry.md) - [Artfully Designed Boxed Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ami-ami-1.md) - [Re-Designed Holiday Tins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neoms-reimagined-packaging.md) - [Proposal Ring Box Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ring-box-set.md) - [Nostalgic Crayon-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nadine-ghosn-crayola-pack.md) - [Playful Tea Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onetotea.md) - [Pink Sushi Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dept-sushi.md)