This was way too awesome not to post about here – Alex Creamer, a student at the University of Central Lancashire designed the conceptual NYC Spaghetti packaging:

“I created this spaghetti packaging for a university project last year. The brief was to package one of 5 difficult items i.e. eggs, a rose, custard powder, spaghetti or marbles. I chose spaghetti. The spaghetti sits on a 3d model of the chrysler building that was modelled on CAD by my friend Ben Thorpe. And then modelled out of high density foam at uni. Creating a spaghetti model of the Chrysler building!”

My only critique of the packaging itself is that it would have been nice to have the spaghetti graphic run all the way to the bottom of the packaging (ie. complete the building), rather than starting only at the top half of the box.

Awesome work, Alex! Via the Dieline.

This has made the rounds already but I love it enough to post it here anyway – origami Green Berry Teabags by Nathalia Ponomareva (thank you Skazka for finding the link to her website!). How beautiful would this look in a clear teacup? As the tea infuses, the origami shape expands and becomes more full. I hope these hit the US market soon!

Love Crystal Barlow’s packaging design for Eenie Meenie soaps. Great illustrations for a kid’s product.

Via Lovely Package.

Packaging by Little Fury for Help Shop. The packaging defines the problem and provides a fun, portable solution.

Via Lovely Package.

A nice post at the Dieline showcases a collection of vintage beer containers and label designs. You can see the full set at Flickr. They look like cans of motor oil to me.

Nice packaging for Bomba Energy by Valentine Associates. From the website:

New Austrian energy drink Bomba needed a unique packaging solution to launch in Australia’s competitive marketplace. The packaging needed to attract a young, fashion conscious market while conveying the product’s natural energetic qualities.

Via Dieline.

Antlix Lollipops, Toffee Scorpion Candy, Giant Toasted Ants…just a few of the tasty delights that you can find over at Edible. Beyond being exotic, I love the packaging and beautifully crafted products. Check out more images and products at my full post on Notcot.