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aofp studio / 2026

Art of Packaging is a communication design atelier for branding and packaging.

What makes this an atelier?

An atelier is a design studio where the principal personally directs every project, working with specialists who produce it to a single vision.

What does art of packaging specialize in?

Bespoke, original branding with a focus on packaging. The work is typically punchy and stands out through visuals, materials, and structure.
A clean front-facing line-up of the three CLAY cartons — Vetiver, Champagne and Amber — each with its candle perched on top: blue, green and orange glossy pitcher forms above their matching boxes. Every front carries its scent name, a colour-matched gradient candle silhouette, the scent notes ("Limestone. Vetiver. Fig leaf." / "White florals. Honeysuckle. Prickly pear." / "Amber. Vanilla. Sandalwood.") and the "clay." wordmark in the scent's colour. Read together, the row makes the system legible in a second: one structure, one candle form, three scent-coded colourways. It is the catalogue view of a scented-candle range where the packaging design does the merchandising — each SKU distinct, the family unmistakable, the set built to sit together on a shelf in NYC and online.

Who is the studio for?

People who articulate a vision.

Why focus on packaging?

It’s fun.
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Functional, tactile, expressive. Multiple good directions in every category. Branching systems, standout products. Physical before digital. Photographs well. Unique markets and regulations. Complex in interesting ways: structural forms, functional materials, printing techniques, finishing options. Constant form innovation.
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It’s an easy field but people are often surprised at the range of possibilities.

What is involved in a commission?

An in-depth exploration of one or several creative concepts.
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This includes naming, branding, packaging, advertising, physical and digital communication, design systems and many more very interesting things. Specific design stages, approach, and deliverables are tailored to project.

How does a project unfold?

A series of progressively tailored conversations and concept visualizations.
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Presentation, conversation, weighted feedback, further visualization. Two to three rounds to establish an effective direction. Followed by finessing, branding applications, and production.

Do you help with production?

Production options, sourcing, and setup are an inherent and creative (shapes, molds, materials and finishing) part of the design process.

Does anyone ask about social media?

How do I get started?

contact@packaging.art — we'll answer any immediate questions about the project and potential directions. Start with a few details about your work and something that caught your attention?

How do I assess this portfolio?

Packaging is a visual medium. It works at a glance. Studio presents a series of images. Swipe through quickly. If any catch your eye and reading this makes sense you will enjoy working with the studio. Most images link to pages with additional angles and details.

What is the reason behind the style of presentation?

Studio fluctuates between full width images that immersively show the details and framed shots that show composition and original aspect ratio photography.
A clean front-facing line-up of the three CLAY cartons — Vetiver, Champagne and Amber — each with its candle perched on top: blue, green and orange glossy pitcher forms above their matching boxes. Every front carries its scent name, a colour-matched gradient candle silhouette, the scent notes ("Limestone. Vetiver. Fig leaf." / "White florals. Honeysuckle. Prickly pear." / "Amber. Vanilla. Sandalwood.") and the "clay." wordmark in the scent's colour. Read together, the row makes the system legible in a second: one structure, one candle form, three scent-coded colourways. It is the catalogue view of a scented-candle range where the packaging design does the merchandising — each SKU distinct, the family unmistakable, the set built to sit together on a shelf in NYC and online.A hero beauty shot of CLAY Champagne: the glossy green pitcher candle set on top of its closed cream carton, centred and softly lit against a warm cream sweep. The candle's sculptural form — pinched spout, single wick, lacquered ombré from deep green to pale base, lowercase "clay" deboss — sits above the printed front face with its scent name, green gradient silhouette, notes and olive wordmark. Stripped of props, it lets material, colour and form speak for the brand. One frame holds the whole project: the naming and identity, the candle designed as an object, the carton and its finish, and the sourcing that made all three real — what end-to-end work for a luxury candle brand looks like when AOFP Studio takes it from concept to production.
art of packaging

Branding and visual identity.
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Clay.
NYC. 2026