# Transformative Shirt Packaging This Shirt Packaging Design Changes into a Clothing Hanger By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-02-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shirt-packaging-design References: [packagingoftheworld](http://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2015/06/enzo-box-to-hanger-student-project.html) & [dianacastaneda](http://www.dianacastaneda.com/229389/2767253/gallery/enzo) 'Enzo' is the name of the Box-to-Hanger shirt packaging design concept developed by graphic designer Diana Castaneda. The design addresses a common issue with [single-use packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-packaging)—after it has safely transported contents, it is no longer of use. Rather than rendering a shirt packaging design obsolete after it has been opened, Enzo's packaging system is a dynamic one that can be [transformed into a hanger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grip-hanger) for storing the item it helped to bring home. As well as keeping shirts freshly folded and pressed before opening, this simple packaging uses only a single sheet of cardboard and a number of cleverly placed folds as a solution to [reduce waste in the fashion industry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetra-prisma-aseptic-300-edge). For her innovative shirt packaging design system, Castaneda was recognized as a Winner of the Applied Arts Student Award. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Packaging:** The integration of reusable and multiple-use packaging options is disrupting the traditional single-use market. - **Functional Packaging:** Creating packaging that serves an additional purpose is an innovative trend to keep an eye on in the industry. - **Minimalist Packaging:** Using only the required materials for packaging is a trend that reduces waste and the environmental impact of packaging. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** Disruptive packaging innovations that address waste reduction in the fashion industry can be explored and implemented. - **E-commerce Industry:** With the rise of online shopping, e-commerce companies can explore innovative packaging solutions for a more sustainable future. - **Shipping and Logistics Industry:** The integration of sustainable and functional packaging options can revolutionize the transport of goods in the shipping and logistics industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Time-Saving Travel Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timesaving-travel-hanger.md) - [Expanding Garment Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-hanger.md) - [Striking E-Commerce Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maksim-arbuzov.md) - [Reusable Golf Ball Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golf-ball-packaging.md) - [Recycled Hotel Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperform-hanger.md) - [Thin-Wood Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charity-hanger.md) - [Transformative Pizza Box Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-moving-box-table.md) - [Separating Eco Carton Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruk-sustainable-packaging-design.md) - [Multifunctional Cardboard QSR Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tablebag.md)