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.

PK27001. Animals & Pets
PK27002. Automotive Product
PK27003. Baby & Children
PK27004. Bakery
PK27005. Beauty & Personal Care
PK27006. Beverage
PK27007. Brand Partnership / Collaborations (NEW)
PK27008. Circular (NEW)
PK27009. Conceptual Design
PK27010. Cosmetics & Fragrance
PK27011. Dairy, Spices, Oils, Sauces & Condiments
PK27012. DIY & Craft Kits
PK27013. Electronics
PK27014. Fashion, Apparel & Accessories
PK27015. Food
PK27016. Games
PK27017. Garden
PK27018. Gifts & Souvenirs (NEW)
PK27019. Hardwares & Tools
PK27020. Health & Wellness
PK27021. Home Appliances
PK27022. Home Cleaning & Hygiene
PK27023. Household (NEW)
PK27024. Inclusive (NEW)
PK27025. Industrial
PK27026. Innovative
PK27027. Label Design
PK27028. Limited Edition
PK27029. Luxury
PK27030. Medical
PK27031. Medicinal & Herbal Products
PK27032. Non-Alcoholic Beverages
PK27033. Office
PK27034. Pet Treats & Snacks
PK27035. Pharmaceutical
PK27036. Plastic-Free (NEW)
PK27037. Point of Purchase (POP) Displays
PK27038. Prepared Food
PK27039. Promotional
PK27040. Rebrand
PK27041. Recycled
PK27042. Redesign / Refresh (NEW)
PK27043. Retail
PK27044. Self Promotion
PK27045. Smart Packaging
PK27046. Snacks, Confectionary & Desserts
PK27047. Sports
PK27048. Structural
PK27049. Student Design
PK27050. Subscription Box Packaging
PK27051. Sustainable
PK27052. Tea & Coffee (NEW)
PK27053. Technology
PK27054. Tobacco
PK27055. Toys
PK27056. Travel & To-Go
PK27057. Unbranded / B2B (NEW)
PK27058. Wine, Beer & Liquor
PK27000. 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

Entry

Regular

Entry

Final

Entry

Final Extension

Entry

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.