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The first in a series of posts on yummy packaging! This time we take a look at some lovely coffee packaging. Quite possibly my favorite area of packaging!
I’m loving the hand stamped quality of this packaging designed by Jeff Holmberg. This approach makes every package unique, and gives it a hand done feel. It also has a slightly industrial bend which I’m diggin as well!
Images via The Dieline
Love this cost friendly concept for Stumptown Coffee by Fritz Mesenbrink that includes slits for color coded cards that contained information about the coffee blend, grower information and location. Clever idea!
Images via The Dieline
Love the Art Deco style of this lovely simple coffee packaging by Watts Design. Something about the shapes of this design remind me of A.M. Cassandre’s Pi Volo and Dubonnet wine postsers.
I’m enjoying the hand written feel of the Milano ‘signature’ on the package. The color coding of the different roasts contrasts nicely with the silver color of the bag. Designed by Demo Graphic.
Designed by Vrontikis for Calistoga Bakery Cafe.
I’m definately falling in love with this packaging for a few reasons. 1 The bold colors. I like my coffee to be dark and bold, and this color scheme just brings that back for me. 2 Simple illustrations! Love the beans…they also lead your eye around the packaging and to the information on the other panels. 3 The type is visable but blends in nicely with the illustrations.
Grind Coffee, a spectacular senior thesis by Talia Cohen of Rhode Island School of Design.
This packaging stands out to be because of its type heavy design and the scale. The coffee is arranged on a scale from 1-6 based on the boldness and darkness of the roast. Very nice student work!
Designed by Planet Propaganda.
This packaging has a slightly retro feel. Also i’m in love with their logo. How could you not love a flying cup of coffee in the morning (or this could be a sign that you NEED more coffee in the morning lol)
Designed by One Trick Pony.
I love the fact that one trick pony managed to combine an illustration of NYC and a gorilla! Look closely and you can see it. I’m also quite partial to the black and red color scheme due to a somewhat unhealthy obsession with constructivism from my college days.
Designed by TAXI.
Very simplistic but effective packaging. Read the copy 
I love it when design is allowed to show a sense of humor!
I posted about ugly mug coffee a while ago when I found it in the grocery store, but its worth pointing out again. I love the fact that they feature pictures of sleepy people and big bold type.
Ugly Mug Coffee is designed by Young and Laramore.
Now i know from my Starbucks vs Dunkin Donuts post that this is a touchy brand for some. But you still have to admire the simplicity and retro-ness of the cup they came out with to show off their pike place roast.
Illy coffee’s little red and silver can will always have a special place in my heart. I used to drink illy espresso at home when I was studying abroad in Italy. The design of these cans are so simple, but so effective and iconic – whats not to love (except the fact that they are suppppper expensive here in the states)
Check out the rest of in this series of posts on packaging:
MMMMM Packaging Part 2: Energy Drinks
MMMMM Packaging Part 3: Breakfast Cereal
Know of any other cool coffee packaging out there? Leave a comment and let me know! Thanks!
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Paddy says:
Brilliant stuff there Niki! I’m a coffee addict and this definitely tickles my creativeness
January 3rd, 2009 at 7:55 am
c wylie says:
this post made me happy. i want coffee now. also, you spelled absolutely incorrectly in your rss subscribe link.
January 3rd, 2009 at 8:03 am
pushkin8 says:
wow this post is amazing, the packs are stunning! I’m Italian therefore I have a close relationship with Illy Coffe even if it’s horribly expensive in London, too.
January 3rd, 2009 at 8:11 am
Jeff says:
Nice stuff. This place has some nice packaging. Right now, their site is under construction:
http://www.kaffe1668.com/
January 3rd, 2009 at 8:37 am
Jim MacLeod says:
Great post. I used to do a lot of work with Dunkin’ Donuts and it’s nice to see how other companies promote a similar product.
January 3rd, 2009 at 9:37 am
Kostandinos says:
Great that you included Talia’s work… quite the impressive piece. Saw her featured on The Dieline a while ago. Also nice to see new work from Petrula Vrontikis.
Really like the letterpress feel of Ugly Mug and you can’t go wrong with gorillas on anything… gotta find me some Gorilla Coffee!
The branding of Taxi is so simple it is also very strong. Love the Starbucks Pike Place brown retro cup… and Illy is iconic.
Nice work on finding some obscure brands and packaging that hasn’t been over-blogged about. Looking forward to Part 2!
January 3rd, 2009 at 10:34 am
Lasha says:
These are some awesome examples of great package design. Definitely a good source of inspiration for those interested in it, such as myself. Thanks, Niki.
January 3rd, 2009 at 11:52 am
David Leggett says:
Here’s a few more Coffee Related packages and containers:
http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Coffee-Time-bag-and-cups/60750
http://www.sio-design.co.jp/beverage_menu.html (Americano Black is slick stuff)
And some mugs:
http://www.suck.uk.com/product.php?rangeID=76&showBar=1
January 3rd, 2009 at 11:56 am
Euan says:
mmm coffee! Some great work there.
January 4th, 2009 at 4:38 am
joyoge designers' bookmark says:
nice collection thanks..
January 4th, 2009 at 10:10 am
Brandon Cox says:
Mmmm… coffee! Excellent. How do they do it? Oh, caffeine. How does one go about collecting such a cool list? Great job.
January 5th, 2009 at 4:56 am
Nick Ross says:
This article gave great insight! I was awesome seeing all these great packages!
Nick Ross
http://www.JazdOilandGas.com
http://www.JazdPackaging.com
http://www.JazdTelecom.com
January 30th, 2009 at 8:48 am
design+lovr says:
Great post! Added in my brazilian blog!
Thanks!
March 12th, 2009 at 7:56 am
espressodeco says:
Inspiring stuff here. A lot of copycat fonts though. illy stands out well with their recognisable colours which is good for their brand. Taxi is my favourite though for the concept, but surprised they don’t us a bright yellow as their colour?
February 18th, 2011 at 2:54 am