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London Packaging Week 2025: When Wings Took Flight One Last Time
IDP Direct recaps the standout moments and ideas from London Packaging Week 2025.
company-news
Can Retail Become a Third Place Again?
Exploring whether physical retail can reclaim its role as a community 'third place.'
industry-innovation
No Permission Needed: Punk Thinking in Packaging
Applying punk's rule-breaking mindset to bolder, braver packaging design.
packaging-trends
The End of De Minimis: What It Means for Branded Packaging Supply Chains
Navigating packaging supply chain challenges and what comes next for the industry.
industry-innovation
Packaging Beyond Retail: The Rise of K-pop Packaging
The 2025 K-pop album packaging pushing collectible design to new heights.
design-and-materials
If Moschino Met Labubu: A Match Made in Maximalist Heaven
The Moschino x Labubu collaboration and its collectible, character-driven packaging.
case-studies
What You Really Missed at Packaging Première Milan 2025
The biggest trends spotted on the floor at Packaging Première Milan 2025.
packaging-trends
IDP Direct Walks Luxe Pack New York: Packaging Inspiration in Every Corner
IDP Direct's highlights and packaging inspiration from the Luxe Pack New York show floor.
company-news
Taking Flight at Packaging Première Milan 2025
IDP Direct takes flight at Packaging Première Milan 2025, our recap from the show.
company-news
Mother’s Day Packaging: A Love Letter in Every Detail
Mother's Day 2025 packaging ideas designed to make gifting feel extra special.
design-and-materials
Takashi Murakami Packaging: A Pop Culture Comeback
Takashi Murakami's 2025 packaging collabs and their playful, collectible artistry.
design-and-materials
Collaboration Packaging: Unexpected Fashion Partnerships
How luxury brand collaborations are reshaping limited-edition packaging design.
design-and-materials
Packaging Resource Library
Explore expert guides on sustainable packaging, recyclable materials, structural engineering, printing, manufacturing, and compliance, helping brands make smarter packaging decisions at every stage of development.
Sustainable Packaging
Seaweed-based paper and packaging materials, biodegradable and marine-safe
Recycling Icons
Seaweed-based Kelsun fiber for sustainable textile packaging applications
Eco Materials
Closed-loop material made from recycled cotton textiles, circular fashion packaging
Print Terminology
First large-scale process for recycling blended fabrics into new packaging fibers
