# Cartoonish Pizza Boxes This Pizza Box Design Shows Off an Animated Korean Mascot By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-06-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-box-design References: [thedieline](http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2016/6/9/slice-pizzeria) & [slicekorea](http://slicekorea.com) These animated pizza box designs for [Slice Pizzeria](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizzeria-takeover) use smiling mascot illustrations to brand takeaway carriers for the shop's full-sized pizzas and slices. Slice Pizzeria is a Korean business that specializes in the creation of [New York-style pizza](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-quattro), which is emphasized in the design of its playful logo. Classic pizza-making tools are also integrated into the design created by Venezuela's ChocoToy Cute, which includes rolling pins and pizza cutters. The use of a friendly character is a fit for appealing to the local culture in Asia, while also playing up elements of globally inspired cuisine. The [individual pizza boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blank-happy-meal) from Slice Pizzeria are some of the most dynamic forms of packaging from the brand, since they leave plenty of room for all of the details of the animated character to be appreciated by consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Animated Food Packaging:** Opportunity for brands to create playful and engaging packaging designs using animated characters to enhance brand identity. - **Cultural Localization:** Brands can tailor their packaging designs to appeal to specific local cultures, creating a unique connection with consumers. - **Globally Inspired Cuisine:** Opportunity to showcase diverse culinary influences on packaging designs, reflecting the fusion of different cultures within the food industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants, cafes, and food delivery services can leverage animated food packaging to create a memorable dining experience and enhance brand recognition. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic design agencies can provide innovative packaging solutions to brands by incorporating animated characters and culturally relevant elements. - **Tourism:** Tourist establishments and souvenir shops can create collectible packaging designs that reflect local culture and cuisine, becoming unique and desirable keepsakes for visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Casual Pizzeria Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uk-pizza-chain.md) - [Anime-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-poke-ball-pizza.md) - [Pink Sushi Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dept-sushi.md) - [Pizza-Inspired Skincare Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-hubs-pizza-my-glow.md) - [Transformative Pizza Box Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-moving-box-table.md) - [Convenient Cherry Tomato Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-edition-cherry-tomato.md) - [Magical Anime-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardcaptor-sakura-pizza.md) - [Lockable Pizza Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockable-pizza-boxes.md) - [Hockey-Inspired Pizza Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hockey-box.md)