About Package Design Magazine

Each issue of Package Design Magazine is full of the news and information professional package designers need to stay abreast of the latest innovations, materials, and technology driving the packaging industry. As the only publication that presents all of this critical information, Package Design Magazine is proud to present our readers with the useful insights they need to succeed.

Package Design Magazine features profiles of extraordinary design projects, teams, and processes. Our features present insight into the products, workflow, and the technologies that go into creating the finest packaging in the world. Feature articles cover independent packaging design companies, internal package design teams within consumer product companies, and private label design teams within distribution companies.

Each issue is a forum for designers to discuss the latest trends and most useful methods that get results at retail. The editorial also presents a current snapshot of the graphic and structural tools and trends that have the biggest impact on different packaging segments. Spotlight stories focus attention on recent case studies and product reviews of the extraordinary designs and promotions.

The sustainability movement is forging ahead in packaging materials and package design trends to protect the earth and find efficient solutions. Every December, Package Design publishes the latest sustainable materials, initiatives, processes, and advances that are affecting the packaging industry.

In addition, regular monthly columns include:

• Front Panel – Insights from the front lines of academia, non-profits, and industry organizations.
• Designers Corner – Leading design firms share their best practices and recent successes.
• Wow! What a Package! – Closer studies of truly original packages flawlessly executed.
• Sustainable Packaging Update – News from sustainability innovators around the world.
• Category Cross-Pollination – Recent packaging innovations that jump across categories.
• Product Spotlight – Examinations into design processes that yield uniquely targeted results.
• Retail Focus – Category explorations that discover universal design insights.