Moxie's Mail | Packaging Design
About the project:
Moxie’s Mail of Surprise takes unboxing to the next level, making an unforgettable first impression. Inspired by the thrill of unexpected mail, this unfolding packaging sparks curiosity, anticipation and guides you step by step into a brand journey, leading to the product.
The packaging features interactive elements like pop-ups, a detailed brochure and the brand’s story, all carefully crafted to introduce Moxie in a way that’s both engaging & memorable.
This project was a collective effort with Bela Yerwadekar as a part of Kyoorius' Young Blood Awards 2024.
Project Year:
Category:
2024
Packaging Design
Brief
Moxie, a hair care brand less than a year old, had an exciting opportunity to make a strong first impression at scale while co-creating its introduction to the world. With products set to launch on quick commerce platforms, the brand planned to distribute free 15ml mini shampoo tubes as samplers, allowing consumers to experience the product firsthand and build brand awareness. The task at hand was to develop a packaging experience for the sampler that would be effecient as well as represent the brand's character. Prior to the challenge the brand's existing guidelines and fonts were provided.
Initial Insights
Before developing any concepts, we first gathered extensive information on several relevant topics to the brief, including the brand, packaging economics, sample kit components, competitor kits, material research, and user insights. The following were the key takeaways:
1. Moxie as a brand has a very unique visual language which sets it apart from the rest in the market. To stay true to the brand's essence, we needed to create a solution that had just as much character and fully represented what Moxie stands for.
2. As a sample product for quick commerce, it was crucial to design ergonomic packaging, one that's easy to handle and open, fits comfortably in hand, and is hassle-free to transport.
3. After reviewing Moxie’s current sampling experience and researching further on samples, we identified three key elements to include in the packaging:
The sample kit had to include brand and product information, social media details, and the brand story, along with promotional incentives like discounts and previews of upcoming products to drive further engagement. Personalized touches, such as handwritten notes or personal anecdotes, would also create a more meaningful connection with consumers.
4. During our exploration, we discovered that sample experiences can be crafted from a variety of materials, ranging from paper and cardboard to plastic, glass, and fabric. The most cost-effective choices are paper, cardboard, and basic plastics, while the more premium options include glass, metal, and wood.
5.Finally, our user research—both through questionnaires and online data—revealed that our target users prefer straightforward, easy to grasp packaging, focusing more on the product itself. They are also more likely to try sample products if they recognize the brand or receive an added incentive.
Ideation
Before developing any concepts, we first gathered extensive information on several relevant topics to the brief, including the brand, packaging economics, sample kit components, competitor kits, material research, and user insights. The following were the key takeaways:
01. Myster Roll
This concept uses a compact cardboard mailer roll for easy shipping, discreetly concealing the product and keeping it a mystery until the user opens it.
02. Reveal Bag
This concept features a miniature shopping bag or purse that opens to reveal a pop-up 3D compartment, creatively showcasing the product for
a delightful unboxing experience.
Prototyping
The concept chosen to take ahead was the of the "Mail of Surprise". There were mainly two parts to figure out: The pop-up mechanism, and the envelope box itself.
The first draft was developed to act as a base for exploring various pop-up mechanisms out of which a parallel fold approach was taken ahead. Using this, the final prototype was made where the box and pop ups were made to scale to test the overall mechanism and act as the foundation for our digital design.
Lastly, the digital designs were printed and tested to identify areas of improvement till we landed on our final iteration.
Renders
To visualize the final packaging, 3D renders of the design were created, allowing us to apply the developed graphics and see how everything would come together. The based 3D models were developed on Womp 3D and the graphics were added using Adobe Photoshop.
Key Line Dimension
After a round of test prints and revisions, we created the final Key Line Dimension. It now includes the complete envelope box, detailed measurements for the box and pop-ups, and designated areas for both the pop-ups and the brochure. Below is the flat dieline of the inner and outer sides of the final assembled design.
Concept Breakdown
As mentioned earlier, the core idea was to blend the excitement of receiving a package with the thrill of a surprise. The packaging was designed to simulate the joy of unwrapping a gift, while also introducing the brand to the recipient. Here are the key elements of the final packaging design:
Final Design
The final design prototype, was made out of 250 gsm photo paper to bring out the visual details. However, the final packaging will ideally utilize a more robust 400-500 gsm card sheet with back to back printing for enhanced durability and a premium finish.
The pop-up flaps would be stuck using ultra thin, 10mm wide double sided tape. On the right is a video of the opening process of the packaging experience and below are the images taken of the final design.