French Packaging Design Awards

The French Packaging Design Awards is an international packaging design competition recognising excellence in consumer packaging, luxury packaging, food and beverage packaging, cosmetic packaging, sustainable packaging, retail packaging, and packaging innovation. As part of the French Design Awards, this category celebrates packaging that combines creativity, functionality, visual communication, and design excellence.

WHY PACKAGING DESIGNERS ENTER

Gain international recognition through one of the world's leading packaging design awards. Winners receive global exposure, industry recognition, and the opportunity to showcase their work among outstanding packaging design achievements worldwide.

Packaging Design Categories

Explore categories recognising excellence across luxury packaging, food and beverage packaging, cosmetics and fragrance packaging, sustainable packaging, retail packaging, label design, structural packaging, smart packaging, subscription box packaging, and packaging innovation.

PK26001. Animals & Pets
PK26002. Automotive Product
PK26003. Baby & Children
PK26004. Bakery
PK26005. Beauty & Personal Care
PK26006. Beverage
PK26007. Conceptual Design
PK26008. Consumer Electronics
PK26009. Cosmetics & Fragrance
PK26010. Dairy, Spices, Oils, Sauces & Condiments
PK26011. DIY & Craft Kits
PK26012. Electronics
PK26013. Fashion, Apparel & Accessories
PK26014. Food
PK26015. Games
PK26016. Garden
PK26017. Hardwares & Tools
PK26018. Health & Wellness
PK26019. Home Appliances
PK26020. Home Cleaning & Hygiene
PK26021. Industrial
PK26022. Innovative
PK26023. Label Design
PK26024. Limited Edition
PK26025. Luxury
PK26026. Medical
PK26027. Medicinal & Herbal Products
PK26028. Non-Alcoholic Beverages
PK26029. Office
PK26030. Pet Treats & Snacks
PK26031. Pharmaceutical
PK26032. Point of Purchase (POP) Displays
PK26033. Prepared Food
PK26034. Promotional
PK26035. Rebrand
PK26036. Recycled
PK26037. Retail
PK26038. Self Promotion
PK26039. Smart Packaging
PK26040. Snacks, Confectionary & Desserts
PK26041. Sports
PK26042. Structural
PK26043. Student Design
PK26044. Subscription Box Packaging
PK26045. Sustainable
PK26046. Technology
PK26047. Tobacco
PK26048. Toys
PK26049. Travel & To-Go
PK26050. Wine, Beer & Liquor
PK26000. New Category

JUDGING
CRITERIA

All entries are evaluated by an international jury of experienced design professionals using a standardised set of criteria to ensure a fair, consistent, and impartial assessment.

Creativity / Concept / Idea
Content / Brief / Objective / Planning / Execution
Visual / Design
Innovation / Functionality / Effectiveness
Impact / Memorability

MEET THE JURY

AWARD LEVELS

The French Packaging Design Awards recognises outstanding achievements through Platinum Winner, Gold Winner, and Silver Winner distinctions, celebrating packaging projects that demonstrate exceptional creativity, innovation, execution, and design excellence.

Winner
Benefits

International Recognition
Editorial Features & Interviews
Winner Profile & Gallery Showcase
Social Media Promotion
Industry Credibility
Marketing Assets & Winner Logos
Global Visibility
Long-Term Winner Archive

Key Dates

Plan ahead and submit your best work before the upcoming deadlines.

Early Bird

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Regular

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Final

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Final Extension

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FAQ

What is the French Packaging Design Awards?

The French Packaging Design Awards is an international competition recognising excellence in consumer packaging, luxury packaging, food and beverage packaging, cosmetic packaging, sustainable packaging, retail packaging, and packaging innovation worldwide.

Who can enter the French Packaging Design Awards?

The international packaging design award category is open to packaging designers, design agencies, brands, manufacturers, organisations, creative studios, and professionals involved in packaging development and innovation worldwide.

What types of packaging design projects are eligible?

Eligible projects include consumer packaging, luxury packaging, food and beverage packaging, cosmetic packaging, retail packaging, sustainable packaging, label design, structural packaging, smart packaging, and conceptual packaging design works.

How are entries judged?

Entries are evaluated by an international jury based on Creativity / Concept / Idea, Content / Brief / Objective / Planning / Execution, Visual / Design, Innovation / Functionality / Effectiveness, and Impact / Memorability.

What do winners receive?

Winners receive international recognition, winner profiles, editorial exposure, promotional opportunities, winner certificates, official winner logos, and ongoing visibility through the French Design Awards platform.

Can international entries participate?

Yes. The French Packaging Design Awards welcomes entries from designers, agencies, brands, manufacturers, and organisations worldwide.

Are conceptual projects eligible for the French Product Design Awards?

Yes. Conceptual, unpublished, in-development, and realised packaging design projects are eligible, provided they were created within the last five years.

Why should I enter the French Packaging Design Awards?

The award provides a prestigious international platform to showcase your work, strengthen professional credibility, and gain global recognition among leading packaging design projects worldwide.

PART OF THE ARTE COLLECTION BY IAA

The French Design Awards is proudly part of the Arte Collection by IAA, alongside the French Fashion Awards, iLuxury Awards, Rome Design Awards, and Arte of Beauty Awards. Together, these programs celebrate creativity, craftsmanship, innovation, and excellence across design, luxury, fashion, and beauty worldwide.

EXPLORE OTHER DESIGN CATEGORIES

The French Design Awards recognises excellence across multiple design disciplines, celebrating creativity, innovation, and outstanding achievements worldwide.

READY TO SHOWCASE YOUR PACKAGING DESIGN EXCELLENCE?

Join designers, agencies, brands, manufacturers, and innovators from around the world. Submit your work and gain the international recognition it deserves.