How design thinking and science combined to reduce food waste
In an age where packaging often creates waste, SoFresh is doing the opposite, using design and innovation to save food. This U.S.-based startup has developed active packaging films infused with food-grade natural extracts that release a subtle vapor, slowing mold growth and extending the shelf life of baked goods.
It’s not just smart science, it’s smart design thinking in action.
Why Boxed Water Is Brilliant Design: A Lesson for Every Designer
In a world overflowing with plastic, Boxed Water stands out, not just as a sustainable product, but as an incredible piece of design thinking. As designers, we often look to digital interfaces, logos, or product packaging for inspiration. But sometimes, the best design examples come from something deceptively simple-like a box of water.
Turning everyday pasta into a design icon
NYC Spaghetti started as a student project, but its clever concept and visual wit quickly gained attention across the internet. The idea was simple yet unforgettable: package spaghetti in a miniature version of a New York City skyscraper.
The result? A piece of packaging design that feels both playful and architectural, transforming something as ordinary as pasta into a tribute to urban design and creativity.