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Insights from Pentawards Festival

During Pentwards festival, trends in design  were spotted! What trend excites you the most? These will certainly shape our 2024-2025 season.

THE FUTURE IS CIRCULAR

Nothing left to see

Edible packaging, zero-waste solutions, and materials that disappear into nature without a trace

Design & Impact

Sustainability isn’t just about materials—it’s about purpose. Brands are now using packaging to promote social good, inclusivity, and awareness.

Clarins Double Serum bottle with glowing red serpentine graphics symbolising snake-inspired fluidity.
Clé de Peau skincare packaging with red and gold intertwined motifs symbolising snake-inspired design

THE RETRO RENAISSANCE

Turn back the clock

Legacy brands are reviving their original logos, typography, and design cues to reconnect with consumers emotionally.

Nouveau art deco

The 1920s are back, and they’re bringing opulence, symmetry, and geometric elegance to premium packaging.

Pschychedlic pop

A blast of 60s and Pop Art energy, with bold colors, trippy patterns, and Andy Warhol-esque graphics. Expect to see high-voltage, eye-catching designs in sectors like beverages and cosmetics.

Clarins Double Serum bottle with glowing red serpentine graphics symbolising snake-inspired fluidity.
Clé de Peau skincare packaging with red and gold intertwined motifs symbolising snake-inspired design

THE BOLD & THE PLAYFUL

Wes Anderson-like

Perfectly curated color palettes, nostalgic symmetry, and whimsical storytelling. Packaging now feels like a scene from a cinematic masterpiece, making it ultra-memorable.

Simple shapes & shades

Primary colors, geometric minimalism, and stripped-back typography create unmissable shelf presence. Brands are embracing punchy, high-contrast packaging that demands attention

Clarins Double Serum bottle with glowing red serpentine graphics symbolising snake-inspired fluidity.
Clé de Peau skincare packaging with red and gold intertwined motifs symbolising snake-inspired design

THE SHAPE OF INNOVATION

Cubic pack

Square, compact packaging isn’t just aesthetic—it’s practical. It stacks better, ships more efficiently, and reduces waste.

Solo but not alone

Brands are going all in on one ultra-memorable brand element—a single logo, shape, or symbol that does all the talking. The result? Instant recognition and visual impact.

Clarins Double Serum bottle with glowing red serpentine graphics symbolising snake-inspired fluidity.
Clé de Peau skincare packaging with red and gold intertwined motifs symbolising snake-inspired design

THE CULTURAL CODES

Cultural bridges

Local artistry and traditions are shaping premium packaging, helping brands connect with global audiences in a meaningful way.

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