Blog

Perspectives on sustainable packaging, material innovation, and design for the world's most discerning brands.

The Fold

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Reality Check: Is it time to rethink sustainable packaging?

Rethinking what 'sustainable packaging' really means beyond the buzzwords.
sustainability

Rick Owens & Beetlejuice Packaging: Collab For The Afterlife

How Beetlejuice-inspired packaging turned spooky branding into eye-catching collectible design.
case-studies

Brands Quietly Paying 25% More for Packaging? The China Tariff Trap No One's Talking About

What China tariffs mean for brands importing packaging, and how to plan ahead.
industry-innovation

The Sustainable Style of Lilly Pulitzer

How Lilly Pulitzer's colorful retail paper bags extend the brand beyond the product.
design-and-materials

New U.S. Antidumping Tariffs on Paper Bags: What You Need To Know

What the new U.S. antidumping tariffs on paper bags mean for packaging buyers.
industry-innovation

International Trade Commission's Final Decision Simplified

The final ruling on paper bag antidumping duties and what it means for buyers.
industry-innovation

LANEIGE’s PR Packaging: An Unboxing Masterclass

Why Laneige's PR packaging is a masterclass in the art of the unboxing.
design-and-materials

What is EUTR & EUDR Compliance

How EUTR compliance underpins responsible, sustainable timber sourcing in packaging.
sustainability

How to Reduce GHG Emissions for Retail Brands

How IDP Direct is leading GHG emissions reduction for its luxury packaging clients.
sustainability

7 Coolest K-Pop Album Packaging Designs You Have to See

Seven of the coolest K-pop album packaging designs proving music merch is an art form.
packaging-trends

Final Determinations on Antidumping Duties & Countervailing Duties AD/CVD for Paper Bags

Breaking down proposed antidumping duties on imported paper bags and their impact.
industry-innovation

Our Top 5 Dieline Awards Winners

Our five favorite Dieline Awards winners and what makes their packaging shine.
packaging-trends

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.

Seaweed-based paper and packaging materials, biodegradable and marine-safe
Seaweed-based Kelsun fiber for sustainable textile packaging applications
Closed-loop material made from recycled cotton textiles, circular fashion packaging
First large-scale process for recycling blended fabrics into new packaging fibers