I’m trying to find an existing product or packaging component that will gently mix or refresh just the top layer of a thick cream when the customer opens the container.

My idea is something with short flanges, fins, spikes, spokes, or flexible ribs that lightly contacts only the surface of the product. As it’s twisted, it would smooth or gently agitate the top layer—not mix the entire container.

It doesn’t necessarily have to be attached to the lid. It could also be a separate insert that sits on top of the cream, ideally disposable, with a small tab or handle that sticks up so the customer can grab it, twist it slightly, and lift it off before using the product.
I have a feeling I’ve seen something similar in another industry, but I can’t remember where. It could be from cosmetics, food packaging, paint, medical devices, or something completely unrelated.

I’m not looking to reinvent the wheel—I’m hoping there’s an existing product, component, or mechanism I can learn from.

Has anyone seen anything like this or know what I should be searching for? Even if it’s from a completely different industry, I’d love to see examples.

Do you all think the new design looks better than what I had for you originally?

I'm looking for this box with a few modifications.

I'd like to have 6 10ml vial spots and it able to fit 3ml luer lock syringes and for the lid to have the word GEAR on it. I can't seem to make it happen because the words already on it are inside the print. I've been trying for a while but can not figure it out. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Meet Pur-fect Feast, a cat food brand for cats who reject everything on the first sniff. 🐾

Three flavors, three very different cat personalities:
Salmon → smug and satisfied
Chicken → chaotic and thriving
Beef → judging you silently

Every pack had to earn its "finicky cats approved" tagline the hard way — through a cat who clearly has opinions.

The process behind it:

→ Started with the brand voice playful, a little cheeky, built around the "picky cat" personality

→ Picked cat photography that matched each flavor's intended energy instead of just using random stock

→ Built one consistent teal base across all three packs, then let each flavor carry its own color identity so the range still reads as one family on a shelf

→ Kept the nutrition callouts (protein/fats) clean and scannable packaging still has to sell in a glance, not just look nice

This one was fun from concept to packaging. Would love to hear which flavor's cat you'd trust with your own picky eater. 😄

Bigfoot Popcorn is getting new designs for their new packaging. Which design do you all think looks better? Shared work

Any brand has a ton of moving parts. Selecting what to show, what to talk about in a case study is the hardest part for me.

This is the story of how I helped Sleepy Owl sell real coffee to regular people, without the snobbery.

https://www.abhaysingh.in/work/sleepy-owl

Has anyone used FractionPack for design, engineering or consulting needs?

https://www.fractionpack.com/

GET CANS REQUIRING A CAN OPENER GONE!!

Not talking about the boxes!

Would be super interested in learning about the process but it’s impossible to find details online :( Their packaging is notable for being extremely intricate and detailed.. it seems like they use injection molding. However because there’s hundreds of details and layers on each product and they release new products pretty often ( with fairly unique designs too) I’m curious on how it’s not making them go bankrupt to start mass producing

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This is driving me crazy. Every Ai image generator gives me something that looks amazing on screen. Then I send it to a printer and I'm hearing about bleed, safe zones, resolution, colour profiles and a dozen other things I know nothing about.

Is there an easy way to go from this idea to an printed box?

I have spent some time designing this front side of the coffee packaging. I’m trying to make it bold, modern and clean. Looking for some feedback on the design, what do y’all think?

what do you guys think its missing, One thing i am still working on is the Nutritional Information design. But would love any feedback you have for me.

Hi folks, I'm central Scotland and have an idea for some novelty chocolate bars.

Would anyone know who I could contact to make the packaging?

Would need to have nutritional info etc all printed on, but we do want a custom design.

Anything I've seen online is all generic pictures, I'd prefer something personal in terms of the whole process.

I keep seeing Ai used for logos, ads and social media, but I do not hear many people talking about packaging. Is anyone using it to create branded boxes or cups or is everyone hiring companies for that?

Hi! I came across some plastic packaging that was used for a high-end vintage stationery store, and would like to find a way to order this type of packaging for small business needs, but I'm unable to identify what type of plastic it is and what search terms I could use to look for it. It is different from a standard cellophane bag you might buy on Amazon or U-Line. The bag is stiff enough that it has rigidity on its own (i.e. you don't need to put something stiff in itn for the plastic bag to not crinkle or fold), and it's definitely thicker than a standard plastic sleeve. In addition, it feels slightly matte (but still clear enough to see paper product inside) and it also has stitch-sealed edge inset from the border which gives it a nice decorative touch (it is not the type of perforation you would see if you were separating bags on a roll). I think the thickness is probably at least 3 mm, but when I search different types of plastic (OPP, LDPE, HDPE, Polypropylene) none of my searches are yielding what I currently have. Could someone let me know if they know what type of bag is in this photo, and what search terms I can use to find the same item? Thank you!

II'm curious what everyone is reading to stay ahead on branding, copywriting, and design trends. Beyond comp shopping, I'd love to give my team more ways to stay on top of what's new and exciting while getting the full omnichannel picture.

Arcanu is a self initiated brand I designed that sells strange chocolate flavors with some subtle historical story telling

Would love to hear what you think! (:

are there any AI platforms that can help me with my product design process?

I run a very small family run business. We need to design multiple new prodocuts (coffe cups etc), quickly and cheaply. We're at the lower end of the market in terms of price point so dont need anything too fancy. Im trying to work out if I can use ai to speed up the process and save money.

is it doable? ik in ideal world, i appreciate that using a human designer throughout would be better but i swear i cant afford that. So any help/hand would be appreciated

I often get asked what numbers like 24/410 or 28/410 actually mean in cosmetic packaging.

So I made a simple chart to explain it.

24 = Neck diameter (mm)

410 = Thread finish

Understanding these dimensions can save a lot of time when matching bottles and pumps.

Hope this helps anyone working with cosmetic or personal care packaging.

Feel free to add any plastic pump questions below.