Finding inspiration is something a packaging designer constantly does. creative director of Tatabi Studio and a designer specializing in sustainable branding and packaging, dedicates a few minutes every morning to sift through all sorts of new ideas.

Sticking to this routine, Elena gets inspired when creating designs that go beyond the usual aesthetic. She shares some of her essential packaging resources below. The selection in this list includes blogs, websites, and an Instagram account that looks at the latest trends and jobs and can help you unleash your creativity.

The Dieline

Created in 2007 by Andrew Gibbs, what started as a personal blog became the most visited packaging website in the world.

Its mission is to connect professionals worldwide and promote more sustainable solutions in the packaging industry by using creativity and innovation.

Packaging of the world

This webpage has been growing since early 2008 and has become a favorite for packaging designers. You can consult their creative projects’ library, including more than 20,000 works selected by their team.

You can also narrow your searches for designs executed in specific materials, for example.