Dwell Dripper for Verve Coffee Roasters
Using only E-flute cardboard and printed SBS, we created a single-part dieline that folds into a triangle structure with an easy-grab handle. It’s a cozy home for the Dripper, designed as both stage and storage to highlight the product colors and features.
Zenpack × Domenico Winery PulpFixin Labware Pendulum Health Opal Tadpole Camera Boomii Balm Case IRL Cube Netflix Gifting Opal Tadpole Camera Pendulum BIGFACE Cambio Coffee True Marker Jinx Drinx BIGFACE Brooklyn Robot Foundry Robot Building Kits Zenlock Child-resistant Cannabis Packaging Aura Cannabis Packaging Brooklyn Robot Foundry Robot Building Kits Aura Cannabis Packaging Zenlock Child-resistant Cannabis Packaging Drinkworks Packaging
Awards
Packaging Design Excellence
2025
For the 2023 holiday season, Zenpack collaborated with Domenico Winery in Lodi, California, to create a limited-edition Cabernet Sauvignon that celebrates craftsmanship and artistry. Each label was made from pages of a rare, out-of-print art book, reimagined into a unique design through UV printing and custom die-cutting that elegantly extends across the bottle’s shoulder. Every piece was hand-applied to ensure perfect composition and texture.
The final result not only served as Zenpack’s annual client gift but also earned recognition for its creative vision and design excellence.
At Zenpack, we challenged ourselves to rethink single-use plastics in scientific settings. In collaboration with Scilutions Labware, we developed PulpFixin, a line of labware made entirely from layered paper materials—designed to replace polypropylene and polycarbonate equivalents without compromising precision or performance.
Despite the stringent demands of laboratory use—temperature stability, mechanical strength, automated handling—our structural engineers iterated dozens of prototypes and ran extensive compatibility testing. The result: paper-based racks, trays, and cryo boxes that meet ANSI SLAS standards and integrate seamlessly with existing lab systems. The innovation didn’t go unnoticed.
Pendulum is a probiotic supplement company that offers FDA-approved products with their proprietary probiotic strains. They challenged us to reimagine their packaging system and refresh their overall packaging design. We created a custom-molded refill container accompanied by a compostable refill packaging system for their subscribers. The new vessel is designed to replace standard pill bottles, creating a more accessible method for customers to interact with their products.
Opal is a consumer electronics company specializing in premium webcams and video technology. For the launch of their second-generation webcam, Tadpole, they were aiming to design packaging that was sleek, sustainable, and easy to use, just like the Tadpole itself. The resulting paper pulp packaging is minimal, protective, and most importantly, simple to unbox so that customers can start using their Opal immediately.
Zenpack partnered with the beauty brand Boomii to create a reusable balm container designed to reduce single-use plastics. Boomii focuses on clean, cruelty-free, and non-toxic skincare while simplifying the customer’s daily beauty routine. Unlike traditional cosmetic brands, Boomii provides a permanent container with the first purchase, paired with replaceable “balmie” refills for easy use.
To address the challenge of hard-to-recycle plastic, the container is made from recyclable aluminum, shaped like smooth river stones to reflect the brand’s respect for nature. The final design is lightweight, premium in feel, encourages long-term reuse, and can be easily recycled at the end of its life cycle, embodying both sustainability and thoughtful user experience.
2024
Every detail of the IRL Cube’s packaging is meticulously designed to deliver a captivating unboxing experience. The pop-up design reveals the IRL Cube as it stands up, showcasing the product in a dazzling display. This innovative packaging encourages interaction with intuitive openings and structural elements that hint at the immersive experience inside.
The modular layout mirrors Netflix’s storytelling depth, inviting recipients to explore layers as if they were browsing content. Crafted solely from paperboard, the minimalist design protects the product while being eco-friendly and sustainable. This packaging reflects Netflix’s commitment to creating meaningful and memorable engagements.
Touted as the world’s smallest webcam, the packaging for the Tadpole is equally compact. Made entirely of paper material, we strategically created hidden channels with molded pulp to neatly house the cable while presenting the product front and center. We designed a neat little flap on the lid; when customers close the packaging, they get a satisfying clicking feedback.
The new packaging is delivered in a compact yet intuitive shipper system that allows each of the components to nest in its own space for unboxing. From the easy-tear opening for the refill shipper to the organized stacking insert for the launching kit, we aimed to create a holistic experience that matches the Pendulum product line.
Each packaging element reflects our meticulous attention to detail, delivering a premium appearance and tactile experience that sets BIGFACE Coffee apart. We took Gold at the iF Design Awards 2024 for the first time, distinguishing us among the highly competitive field as one of the only 75 recipients of the prestigious Gold Award.
Cambio Coffee’s sustainable containers are crafted from molded pulp for easy recycling and composting. Once opened, the container transforms into a countertop recycling bin. Since it’s made from molded pulp, the container can also be used as a sort of at-home composting bin.
True Marker’s home testing device received acclaim for its comprehensive and dynamic packaging system, facilitating scale and navigating logistical constraints effectively. The design provides easy access for users of all ages, abilities, and genders while maintaining fulfillment efficiency and packaging sustainability.
Jinx Drinx is a tamper-proof, straw-embedded soft pouch solution for alcoholic beverages. We opted for an innovative soft drink pouch design to infuse the packaging with a touch of fun and character. With an embedded straw, the packaging ensures tamper resistance and convenient consumption.
2023
In a collaboration with the design studio Brandmonger, we produced the entire packaging family for BIGFACE, an otherworldly coffee brand by NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler. We won Third Place at the 2023 Dieline Awards, our first trophy in the highly competitive Beverages category.
Based in Germany, the iF Design Awards recognizes outstanding design across a variety of categories, including one of their newest, Packaging User Experience. The Brooklyn Robot Foundry suite of packages were designed to be integrated into the robot building class. With a built-in tablet mount, a glue gun box that becomes a stand, and multi-layered opening experience, the boxes are a major part of the fun.
Zenlock is the first all-paper rigid box solution in child-resistant packaging. As cannabis legalization progressed at the state level, we noticed that a vast majority of child-resistant mechanisms were plastic-based. We spent nearly a year developing Zenlock, a sustainable alternative that’s also designed for custom branding.
From branding to packaging, Aura stands out in a crowded cannabis market. We created a brand identity to match the San Francisco-based company’s world-class indoor cannabis. The litho-printed packaging family includes glass jars, boxes, cartons, pouches, and a reusable package with individual sleeves to house the pre-rolls.
2022
The London-based Pentawards has been a leader in championing global packaging design since 2007. Brooklyn Robot Foundry was awarded in two sub-categories in the Home, Leisure & Other Markets category, Zenpack’s highest honors at the Pentawards.
2021
It was a busy year for Aura and Zenpack, winning their first awards shortly after launching their brand. Aura was shortlisted in two categories at the Clio Cannabis awards, an international awards competition focusing on creativity in the cannabis industry. We then won our first Pentaward, followed by the Community Choice Prize from Core77, the online platform and news outlet for designers across the world.
Fresh off its debut in the cannabis space, Zenlock was awarded by three different organizations. In addition to our first Clio Cannabis award, Zenlock took home Third Place in the prestigious Plastic Free category, also our first ever Dieline Award. Each year, the Dieline Awards recognize the best packaging designs with a particular focus on sustainability.
2019
Presented by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), the International Design Excellence Awards recognizes stellar design in many disciplines, including product design, branding, and packaging. Zenpack designed and produced the packaging for Keurig’s home bar Drinkworks, featuring patented locking mechanisms and sustainable molded pulp.
