The Dieline announced the winners of its 2025 Awards, celebrating excellence in global packaging design. Mother Design’s work for Rollr won Best of Show, while Wedge and Nice People shared Studio of the Year honors. Established received the Editor’s Choice Award for its inclusive and accessible packaging for Tilt Beauty.
It’s Nice That’s annual ‘Review of the Year’ highlights 2024’s top 25 graphic design stories, spanning rebrands, typographic debates, and nostalgic visual trends. The roundup features projects from studios like Collins, Studio Frith, and Little Troop, as well as commentary on industry issues such as unpaid pitching and the use of mockups. The article reflects a year defined by retro aesthetics, thoughtful branding, and critical reflection on design culture.
BP&O’s feature by Emily Gosling explores Wedge’s branding and packaging design for Matheson Food Company, a new pantry staples brand founded by Canadian chef Matty Matheson. The identity draws on nostalgic mid-century food packaging, using a simple primary color palette and Aperçu Condensed type to evoke a retro yet modern feel. The article praises the clarity, restraint, and timelessness of the design system.
