NYX Packaging Design Awards
Great Packaging Protects Products. Exceptional Packaging Builds Brands.
Packaging is more than protection—it shapes first impressions, communicates brand values, and influences purchasing decisions. The NYX Packaging Design Awards celebrates packaging that combines creativity, functionality, innovation, and craftsmanship to deliver memorable brand experiences and lasting commercial impact.
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Discover award categories spanning consumer packaging, luxury packaging, food & beverage packaging, cosmetics & beauty packaging, sustainable packaging, structural packaging, labels, retail packaging, promotional packaging, and many more.
01 Food & Beverage Packaging +
- PK01001 Food Packaging
- PK01002 Beverage Packaging
- PK01003 Wine Packaging
- PK01004 Spirits Packaging
- PK01005 Beer Packaging
- PK01006 Tea & Coffee Packaging
- PK01007 Dairy Packaging
- PK01008 Confectionery Packaging
- PK01009 Snack Food Packaging
- PK01010 Frozen & Refrigerated Food Packaging
- PK01011 Health Food Packaging
- PK01012 Limited Edition Food & Beverage Packaging
- PK01000 New Category
02 Beauty, Health & Personal Care Packaging +
- PK02001 Cosmetics Packaging
- PK02002 Skincare Packaging
- PK02003 Fragrance Packaging
- PK02004 Haircare Packaging
- PK02005 Personal Care Packaging
- PK02006 Healthcare Packaging
- PK02007 Pharmaceutical Packaging
- PK02008 Wellness Packaging
- PK02009 Luxury Beauty Packaging
- PK02000 New Category
03 Consumer Product Packaging +
- PK03001 Consumer Electronics Packaging
- PK03002 Home Appliance Packaging
- PK03003 Furniture Packaging
- PK03004 Lifestyle Product Packaging
- PK03005 Children's Product Packaging
- PK03006 Pet Product Packaging
- PK03007 Fashion Packaging
- PK03008 Jewellery Packaging
- PK03009 Watch Packaging
- PK03010 Luxury Product Packaging
- PK03000 New Category
04 Retail & Commercial Packaging +
- PK04001 Retail Packaging
- PK04002 Gift Packaging
- PK04003 E-commerce Packaging
- PK04004 Subscription Packaging
- PK04005 Promotional Packaging
- PK04006 Point-of-Sale Packaging
- PK04007 Display Packaging
- PK04008 Transport Packaging
- PK04009 Protective Packaging
- PK04000 New Category
05 Sustainable Packaging +
- PK05001 Sustainable Packaging
- PK05002 Circular Packaging
- PK05003 Recyclable Packaging
- PK05004 Compostable Packaging
- PK05005 Reusable Packaging
- PK05006 Minimalist Packaging
- PK05007 Low Carbon Packaging
- PK05008 Eco Material Innovation
- PK05009 Refill Packaging
- PK05000 New Category
06 Structural & Material Innovation +
- PK06001 Structural Packaging
- PK06002 Folding Carton Packaging
- PK06003 Flexible Packaging
- PK06004 Glass Packaging
- PK06005 Metal Packaging
- PK06006 Paper Packaging
- PK06007 Plastic Packaging
- PK06008 Wood Packaging
- PK06009 Material Innovation
- PK06010 Protective Packaging Systems
- PK06000 New Category
07 Branding & Experience Packaging +
- PK07001 Brand Identity Packaging
- PK07002 Premium Packaging
- PK07003 Luxury Packaging
- PK07004 Limited Edition Packaging
- PK07005 Seasonal Packaging
- PK07006 Collector's Edition Packaging
- PK07007 Packaging Series
- PK07008 Unboxing Experience
- PK07009 Interactive Packaging
- PK07000 New Category
08 Smart & Future Packaging +
- PK08001 Smart Packaging
- PK08002 Connected Packaging
- PK08003 Digital Packaging
- PK08004 AI-Assisted Packaging
- PK08005 Intelligent Labelling
- PK08006 NFC & QR Code Packaging
- PK08007 Future Packaging Concepts
- PK08008 Prototype Packaging
- PK08009 Student Packaging Design
- PK08000 New Category
09 Luxury Packaging +
- PK09001 Luxury Product Packaging
- PK09002 Luxury Fashion Packaging
- PK09003 Luxury Beauty Packaging
- PK09004 Luxury Fragrance Packaging
- PK09005 Luxury Jewellery Packaging
- PK09006 Luxury Watch Packaging
- PK09007 Luxury Wine Packaging
- PK09008 Luxury Spirits Packaging
- PK09009 Luxury Gift Packaging
- PK09010 Luxury Collector's Edition Packaging
- PK09011 Bespoke Luxury Packaging
- PK09012 Ultra-Premium Packaging
- PK09000 New Category
10 Packaging Technology & Manufacturing +
- PK10001 Packaging Materials
- PK10002 Sustainable Packaging Materials
- PK10003 Smart Packaging Technologies
- PK10004 Packaging Manufacturing Systems
- PK10005 Packaging Machinery
- PK10006 Closures & Dispensing Systems
- PK10007 Labels & Labelling Systems
- PK10008 Protective Packaging Solutions
- PK10009 Packaging Innovation
- PK10010 Industrial Packaging Systems
- PK10000 New Category
Who Should Enter
For the Minds Behind Great Design.
The NYX Packaging Design Awards welcomes professionals, organisations, and emerging talent creating packaging that elevates products and strengthens brands.
Start Your SubmissionWhether you are designing luxury packaging, sustainable packaging, retail packaging, or innovative structural packaging, NYX provides an international platform to showcase outstanding packaging design.
Judging Focus
Great Design Deserves An Unbiased Voice.
Every submission is evaluated through an independent blind judging process by an international jury of experienced design professionals. Entries are assessed based on:
Creativity &
Originality
Distinctiveness of concept, expression and creative thinking.
Design Excellence
Quality of execution, craft and attention to detail.
Innovation
Original approaches that advance conventional solutions.
User Experience &
Functionality
Clarity, usability and effectiveness in real-world application.
Industry Impact
Potential to influence its category, audience or wider industry.
The NYX recognition framework
Recognising Excellence
Across Projects, Individuals & Teams.
Great design deserves to be recognised in different ways. The NYX Design Awards celebrates excellence through a structured recognition framework honouring outstanding projects, individual designers, and collaborative teams.
Project Excellence
Recognising exceptional design projects that demonstrate creativity, innovation, execution, and meaningful industry impact.
- Design of the Year
- Grand Winner
- Gold Winner
- Silver Winner
Individual Excellence
Recognising designers whose sustained creativity, professional achievements, and lasting influence shape the future of design.
- NYX Designer Honours
Collaborative Excellence
Honouring design teams whose collective expertise, collaboration, and sustained excellence advance the global design profession.
- NYX Design Team Honours
Whether through an award-winning project, sustained individual achievement, or the collective success of a design team, the NYX Recognition Framework celebrates excellence throughout every stage of the professional design journey.
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Built Upon a Legacy of Excellence
Part of the International
Awards Associate (IAA)
For more than a decade, the International Awards Associate (IAA) has recognised excellence across creativity, design, business, technology, hospitality, branding, and innovation through a portfolio of internationally respected award programmes. As part of this global awards network, the NYX Design Awards continues IAA's commitment to celebrating outstanding achievements that shape industries and inspire the future.
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Deserves International RecognitionGreat packaging does more than protect a product—it creates lasting impressions and strengthens brands. Join designers, agencies, manufacturers, and global brands from around the world, and let your next packaging innovation earn the international recognition it deserves.
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