Ingenuity in every printed panel, cut-out, and structural detail; these five folding carton box designs improve presentation, protection and personality all at once. Here are the standout examples featured:
- Artisan Anatolia Folding Carton – A culturally rich box adorned with Turkish artisanal symbols like stars and fruit, blending femininity and strength in a vibrant visual wrap.
- CS Light Bulbs Insect‑Outline Window – Inspired by fireflies, the packaging features a product-shaped insect window that creates intrigue and showcases product alignment.
- Kylie Cosmetics Lip Kit Box – A clean, minimalist design with bold block lettering and soft pastel tones, capturing an edgy but refined cosmetic aesthetic.
- Casetify Hang‑Tab Window Carton – A folding carton with hang tab and transparent window lets the personalized phone case shine through, balancing visibility and branding.
- Homecoming Candles Rustic Foil‑Embellished Box – Wrapped text across pastel-toned carton and accented with gold foil detail evokes nostalgic sentiment and elegant simplicity.
The classic folding carton box has been around for centuries. It is the standard option that most consumers first think of when it comes to packaging. Although simple, certain companies have an innovative approach to their boxes. Here are our 5 favorite folding carton box designs.
Artisan Anatolia
The design of Artisan Anatolia’s folding carton boxes is heavily influenced by the labor of women artisans around the world. The packaging uses different Turkish cultural symbols that reflect this handiwork, such as the sun, stars, and fruit. It's clear that the design is feminine, but also represents strength. The intriguing blend of colors and characters truly make this packaging amusing!
CS Light Bulbs
The packaging design of CS Light Bulbs is pure genius to say the least. Inspired by Thomas Edison’s vision of firefly light, this company decided to perfectly fit the outline of their product onto the body of an insect. The product certainly stands out against competitors because of the unique way it is presented. Who would’ve thought bugs could be so attractive?
Kylie Cosmetics
Kylie Cosmetics by Kylie Jenner has become a world renowned cosmetics brand since its launch in 2018. The design of the “Kylie Lip Kit” is certainly something that catches the eye. The phrase “less is more” truly shines in this minimalist packaging style. The bold block letters with the soft color palette provide an eccentric feel to the packaging. This edgy packaging style proves to be effective due to the sales of this product.
Casetify
Casetify phone cases are all about creativity and individuality. With their customizable cases, anything is possible. Casetify uses a folding carton box with a hang tab, paired with a transparent window to let each of their cases be seen and speak for themselves. Paired with the black highlighted company logo against the white background, this packaging is all about expression.
Homecoming Candles
There’s nothing like opening a fresh candle for the first time. Homecoming Candles creates candles to remind people of the smell of home. The unique positioning of the words wrapped around the box makes full use of the real estate on the box. The pastel tones along with the simple, yet bold font is all tied together with the gold foil embellishment. This simple, rustic box packaging design forces consumers to take notice.
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