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From a corrugated shipping box that ditches tape forever to a luxury whisky bottle made with upcycled distiller’s grains, this year’s iF winners prove that sustainability is no longer a constraint — it’s the brief.
The article announces that the DIELINE Awards 2027 'Flash Entry Rates'—the lowest entry rates of the season—end on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Written by Dieline founder Andrew Gibbs, it encourages designers and agencies to submit their best packaging and CPG design work before rates increase. The piece highlights the global reach and prestige of the DIELINE Awards as a benchmark in the packaging design industry.
The Dieline has launched a new reader survey titled 'Co-Created: A Designer-Focused Survey on the Current State of AI,' in collaboration with Adobe. The initiative seeks to understand how designers are using generative AI tools, their attitudes toward them, and how these technologies are shaping creative processes.
The article highlights ten winners from the 2026 iF Design Awards that showcase innovation in sustainable packaging. It emphasizes how the industry is moving beyond material substitutions toward structural and systemic sustainability solutions. The piece underscores the growing importance of eco-conscious design as a central creative challenge rather than a limitation.
The Dieline article by Andrew Gibbs highlights 21 brand activations at Coachella 2026 that transformed the festival into a showcase of packaging, spatial, and sensory design. It notes how Coachella has evolved into a hub for immersive brand experiences and creative consumer engagement beyond the music performances.
The article announces the 2026 DIELINE Awards jury, curated to represent the global packaging design industry's diversity and expertise. Written by Dieline founder Andrew Gibbs, it highlights the upcoming awards deadline and the inclusion of professionals from across the packaging and branding sectors.
The article announces a new partnership between DIELINE and the iF Design Award, allowing winners of the 2025 and 2026 DIELINE Package Design Awards to gain free entry and direct advancement to the second round of the iF Design Award 2027. The collaboration highlights the growing global recognition of packaging design and reinforces DIELINE’s position as a leading authority in the field.
The article announces the holiday submission deadline for the DIELINE Awards 2026 and introduces the new DIELINE Awards Concierge service. The program offers full-service award submission support for design studios, agencies, and brands, including formatting, category strategy, and dedicated account management. Winners will receive publication on DIELINE, in print, and exhibition at LUXE Pack New York.
The article announces the upcoming Dieline Conference 2022, emphasizing its focus on sustainability and the role of designers in shaping a better future. Organized by Dieline founder Andrew Gibbs, the event will be part of Advertising Week New York and aims to inspire creative professionals to take actionable steps toward environmental responsibility.
This Dieline On-Demand webinar, hosted by Andrew Gibbs, features Enlisted Design and Allbirds discussing the sustainable design strategies behind the Allbirds Dasher project. The session explores how sustainability is integrated into product and packaging design for the eco-conscious footwear brand.