When we talk about egg packaging, most probably we all imagine the same type of pressed paper box with a lid and tiny molded cups inside for the eggs. The egg carton, which has become the industry standard was designed by Joseph Coyle of Smithers in 1911 in Canada when trying to resolve a dispute between a local farmer and a hotel owner over the issue of too many broken eggs during delivery. The design was later developed further into its modern equivalent and has largely stayed the same till now.
Over the years many have tried to better the design, adding their idea of how to sufficiently deliver eggs in a safe way, with numerous clever designs born as a result. The egg packaging has become such a topic, it’s famously a task young designers are given to tackle at design school. But till now, no design has been able to truly rival with the classic egg carton – and the question remains, can they or should they?
We’ve searched and found some of the most creative and stylish egg packaging designs out there, with one common characteristic, they’re all made of paper, cardboard, or pressed paper.
Is it time for a change and give the classic egg carton packaging a makeover?
Inspired by this conundrum, we’ve searched and found some of the most creative and stylish egg packaging designs out there, with one common characteristic, they’re all made of paper, cardboard, or pressed paper. Pairing the funniest, coolest, and well-branded classic egg cartons with innovative and clever packaging concepts, we want you to decide if its time for a change and a makeover for the egg packaging design.
Pairing the funniest, coolest, and well-branded classic egg cartons with innovative and clever packaging concepts, we want you to decide if its time for a change and a makeover for the egg packaging design.
Many of the designs shown are amazing in their innovative idea, but the question is can they compete with the classic design, which functions great, is cheap to produce, can be recycled, and most importantly – works! But we’ll let you decide. Let us know which of the following designs is your favorite, and can a new modern design take over the traditional?
For more packaging inspiration, read 24 Terrific Takeaway Food Paper Packaging Designs or 18 Snazzy Pizza Packaging and Branding Designs.
