2025 Packaging Trends Episode | Ep 202

What will change in 2025 for packaging design and what concerns should brands have? Packaging design is evolving in 2025, listen to 20 top designers breakdown things you need to consider in 2025. Explore the evolving landscape of packaging in 2025 with industry experts like Al Gilbody, Anna Ison, and Dave from Print Design Academy. Discover themes including AI integration, cultural innovation in food packaging, and the rise of sustainable, regenerative, and soluble designs. Learn about the influence of Gen Z aesthetics from Fred Hart, evolving marketing strategies from Sarah Williams, and challenges posed by stringent regulations. With insights from voices like Guillermo Dufranc and Simon Forster, this episode delves into how packaging can transform consumer behavior and contribute positively to the environment, while maintaining creativity and brand storytelling. Designers in this episode include: Simon Forster of Robot-Food Anna Ison of Auros Design Gene Portnoy of Work & Company Al Gilbody of Slice Design Guillermo Dufranc of Tridimage Juan Campdera of Aktiva Fred Hart, Independent Design Consultant Chris Wilson of Stckmn Uwe Melichar of Touch Design Keenan Thompson of Phillip Morris International Matt Hanzly of Enlisted Design Dave Hopkins of Print Design Academy Sarah Williams of Beardwood & Co. Kirk Visola of Mind the Font Andy Kurts of Buttermilk Creative Chris Joscelyn of ButterflyCannon Lisa Cain of Surfit Westrock Vicki Strull, consultant and Evelio Mattos of IDP Direct