Unbox Inbox

Unbox Inbox is a weekly newsletter dedicated to exploring the world of packaging across various products, from everyday items to luxurious goods. It delves into design aesthetics, sustainability, historical insights, and innovative trends, offering readers a comprehensive look at how packaging influences consumer experience and product perception.

Packaging Design Product Innovation Sustainability Consumer Goods Design Aesthetics Historical Insights Luxury Products Brand Differentiation

The hottest Substack posts of Unbox Inbox

And their main takeaways

Issue 14 – Salt

1982 implied HN points • 20 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking Ingredients Products History Culture
  1. People have different preferences when it comes to salt, from carrying salt in tin pockets to seeking out salts from specific countries.
  2. Salt can be a luxury experience, with high-end brands offering unique flavors and sustainable options.
  3. The history of salt is rich and fascinating, influencing trade, wars, and civilizations throughout time.

Issue 15 – Toothpaste

1506 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Products History Recommendations
  1. Toothpaste packaging can reflect the product inside, from minimalist whites to colorful designs.
  2. There is a variety of toothpaste options for different preferences, from classic white tubes to bold, colorful packaging.
  3. Innovations in toothpaste include sustainable options like tablets and refillable packaging, offering alternatives to traditional tubes.

Issue 13 – Beans

1744 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Healthy Eating Food Trends Cooking techniques
  1. Beans come in various forms and packaging designs, from traditional to innovative.
  2. There is a trend of making beans more appealing and less humble through innovative packaging and flavors.
  3. Exploring vintage bean advertisements can provide insights into historical eating trends and design styles.

Issue 10 – Pasta

1129 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Packaging Cooking Design Vintage
  1. Pasta packaging can be a work of art, with brands focusing on sustainability and design aesthetics.
  2. Quality pasta brands pay attention to packaging details like graphics and windows, attracting consumers with visually appealing designs.
  3. The trend in pasta packaging leans towards simplicity, utilizing clean lines, white space, and sans serif fonts.

Issue 11 – Peanut Butter

991 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink
  1. Peanut butter comes in various packaging designs depending on the brand and style, from colorful and bold for mainstream brands to natural and neutral tones for organic varieties.
  2. There is a trend of using colorful packaging designs to distract from subpar ingredients in some food products, while brands with transparent ingredient lists stand out.
  3. Innovations in peanut butter products include everything bagel-flavored peanut butter, squeezable jars for easier spreading, and even peanut butter for dogs with unique ingredients like turmeric and parsley.
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Issue 08 – Bar Soap

852 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Ingredients Design Gifts History
  1. Bar soap can be a fun and thoughtful gift for people who appreciate design and aesthetics.
  2. Bar soap packaging can offer creative ways to engage customers with typography and design.
  3. Bar soap comes in a wide range of shapes, colors, and scents, making it a versatile and creative product to explore.

Issue 09 – Hand Cream

555 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty
  1. Innovative form factors are emerging for traditional hand cream tubes.
  2. Hand cream packaging can enhance the skincare ritual and elevate the experience.
  3. Hand cream tubes can be seen as a status accessory, conveying good taste and luxury.

Issue 05 – Butter

317 implied HN points • 05 Dec 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking
  1. Butter is renowned for enhancing the flavor of various dishes.
  2. Julia Child famously said 'with enough butter, anything is good.'
  3. Consider subscribing to 'Unbox Inbox' for packaging inspiration and observations.

Issue 07 – A Holiday Wrap Up

198 implied HN points • 19 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Design Literature Food & Drink Books Music
  1. The post discusses the art of gift wrapping, showcasing unique and creative wrapping paper designs suitable for all occasions.
  2. The author shares the best books they read in the year, highlighting diverse genres and providing personal insights and recommendations.
  3. The post includes a festive section with various holiday-related inspirations, from Austrian holiday cards to peppermint bark chocolate bars, contributing to the holiday spirit.

Issue 06 – Eggs

158 implied HN points • 12 Dec 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking Baking Recipes
  1. Issue 06 of the newsletter is about eggs.
  2. The newsletter offers a 7-day free trial for readers.
  3. Chloe List's newsletter, Unbox Inbox, is filled with packaging inspiration and observations.

Issue 03 – Coffee

158 implied HN points • 21 Nov 23
🍲 Food & Drink Coffee Packaging
  1. The post discusses the topic of coffee packaging.
  2. It includes insights and observations about packaging design.
  3. There is an option for a 7-day free trial to access more content.

Issue 04 – Ketchup

79 implied HN points • 28 Nov 23
🍲 Food & Drink Condiments
  1. This post discusses the dominance of Heinz ketchup in the market, highlighting its significant presence in people's lives.
  2. The content requires a subscription or a free trial to access, showcasing the value of the writer's work and the exclusivity of the information shared.
  3. The post also promotes another newsletter about packaging, suggesting an interest in unique content and diverse topics.

Issue 02 – Cannabis

79 implied HN points • 14 Nov 23
🎭️ Culture Cannabis Design
  1. The post discusses appreciating cannabis design beyond traditional stereotypes.
  2. The newsletter 'Unbox Inbox' offers packaging inspiration and observations on a weekly basis.
  3. Readers can access a 7-day free trial to explore more content and post archives.

Issue 01 – Chocolate

79 implied HN points • 07 Nov 23
🍲 Food & Drink Chocolate
  1. The post discusses the topic of chocolate consumption.
  2. It includes links to Chloe List's Substack profile and has a paid subscription model.
  3. There is an option for a 7-day free trial to access full post archives.

Issue 00 – Hello

79 implied HN points • 30 Oct 23
📰 News Media
  1. The newsletter mentioned is starting with a paid subscription model, allowing readers a 7-day free trial.
  2. The post also prompts existing paid subscribers to sign in for access to the full archives.
  3. The author is using Substack as the platform for their newsletter, sharing updates and links through it.

Issue 12 – Mustard

2 HN points • 06 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Condiments Cuisine Packaging Shopping Brands
  1. Mustard has a long history dating back to ancient times and some popular mustard brands have been around for centuries.
  2. Mustard packaging often embraces vintage aesthetics, channeling a nostalgic vibe with retro designs.
  3. There are various types of mustard to match different preferences; from classic yellow squeeze bottles to unique packaging like tubes and collectible jars.