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Take a look below at some of the most popular designs we shared this month across our social media channels.

Below the Clouds by Design Energy

Design Energy’s packaging design for Below the Clouds

Inspired by the New Zealand region of Marlborough, known as ‘the land of the long white cloud’, the studio created a whimsical story of life below the clouds – blue sky, mountains, ‘that' volcanic blue water, villages and exaggerated giant land snails that are found within the region. The clouds above create an interesting ‘negative space’ effect for shelf impact, whilst the light, playful colours give reference to the fresh, zesty wine inside.

Find out more about Design Energy here.

Future Energy Drink by Studio Metis

Studio Metis' packaging design for Future Energy Drink.

Inspired by new NFTs designs, the studio playfully combined monkey drawings with the iconic Da Vinci's Mona Lisa, using a simple black and white palette to achieve a distinguished look.

Find out more about Studio Metis here.

Angostura Tamboo by Design by Simil and Side Car Drinks

Design by Simil and Side Car Drinks packaging design for Angostura Tamboo.

Inspired by Trinidad & Tobago's Carnival, the yellow diamond creates contrast and adds a link to Angostura’s bitters brand colour, while the illustration plays a fun role in creating a rich and colorful universe. Materials and finishes were carefully chosen to create a layered design that maximizes the carnival vibes, using a bright colour palette and metallic foils to evoke the vivid and radiant costumes that illuminate Trinidad & Tobago streets.

Find out more about Design by Simil here and Side Car Drinks here.

American Colors by After Brand Consultants

After Brand Consultants packaging design for American Colors

The agency designed a logo that contains a concept but also complements the graphic system of the packaging, differentiating the type of paint, whilst becoming a demo of the variety of colors that the brand offers.

Find out more about After here.

Ben Galbraith Design‘s packaging brand identity and packaging design for Lover Gin.

Taking inspiration from the diversity, vibrancy, and colour of the Sydney Mardi Gras, one of the largest celebrations of LGBTQI pride in the world, Lover Gin is as colourful and unique as those who enjoy it. Utilising both gold and glitter foil, double-sided printing, high-build varnish, and edible gold and silver glitter, the label is a celebration of love in its many shapes and forms

Find out more about Ben Galbraith here.

NYP by CreatedByUs.

CreatedByUs' packaging for NYP.

The London-based agency delivers a disruptive design for NYP chewing gums, by using bright and clashing colours recalling taste notes of the products and beautiful illustrations that nod to the rebel voice that exists deep inside the soul of human beings.

Find out more about CreatedByUs here.