Murray`s Superior Pomade — a bold orange tin featuring retro portraits of a man and woman with perfectly styled hair. A petrolatum-based American classic since 1925, heavy hold and high shine straight from the barbershop shelf.
Limonati by Borjomi Tarkhun — a vivid green can adorned with a red stag, mountain scenery, and tarragon sprigs, carrying a Georgian authentic recipe born in 1889. Herbal, fizzy, and built on over a century of tradition.
Senchasou Powder Tea — a yellow label framed by two red-crowned cranes and blooming peonies, with layered kanji and bold Latin type announcing a matcha-blended sencha from Shimane Prefecture. Traditional wafu elegance, steeped in 1939.
Turner Centre Ice Cream — a cream and navy carton from early 20th-century New England, bold Art Deco lettering anchored by an interlocked monogram and the tagline "It`s Frozen Health." Maine`s largest milk business, frozen in time.
Orion`s Minivita C — a yellow star-studded box holding miniature candy sticks styled after cigarettes, with bold red typography and katakana that reads "cigarette." A Japanese dagashi classic since 1978, vitamin C never looked this mischievous.
Monde Cream Crackers — a tall blue box dressed in dense ornamental borders, bilingual typography in both Latin and Indonesian scripts, and a diamond-framed cracker illustration. Premium quality, proudly printed on every side.
Porthos Sardines — canned sardines from portugal, packed in sauces or olive oil and known for their bold musketeer packaging. rich in omega-3 and protein.
Colman’s Mustard Powder — well-known strong English mustard, made from a blend of yellow and brown mustard seeds. The company uses a double-milling process to create a fine, potent mustard powder.
Cow Brand Red Box Beauty Soap — Japanese soap known for its moisturizing properties and gentle rose fragrance. It contains milk and squalane to help keep skin hydrated. It has been a long-selling product in Japan since the early Showa era.
Ambika Appalam Papad — crisp South Indian lentil wafers packed in their signature round blue-and-red wrapper, featuring a vibrant goddess illustration that’s instantly recognizable in Indian kitchens.
Emina Bouncy Tint — a soft lilac box dominated by oversized, bubbly typography that feels as squishy as the product inside. Indonesia`s 3-in-1 lip, cheek, and eye tint, fun and done.
From its expressive typography to the ornamental patterns rooted in Portuguese visual culture, Zélly Cevada Extra is a reminder that even everyday objects can carry decades of history and identity.
Good packaging design lasts because it reflects more than trends, it reflects a place, a time, and the people behind it.
Curious to see pieces like this in person? Book a museum visit through our website (typographicobjects.com) or contact us via DM for more information.
creative direction @jkudos research @isabeloverby animation @wilson_tuan_ voice @caitlin.yackley
Murray’s HAIR-GLO — soft hair dressing for all types of hair, containing coconut oil and lanolin, established in 1925. It is designed to add shine and condition hair and can be used as a top coat over firmer pomades.
Raijmakers Heetmakers — a crisp white vintage-style box cradling a 150ml bottle of Carolina Reaper and spicy ginger hot sauce. Ornate engravings, a grimacing jester, and bold serif lettering warn you before the heat does.
Reihan Popcorn — red tin can design accented with yellow corn and popcorn illustrations, paired with striking Arabic typography, containing kernels ready to pop into a light and crunchy snack.
“It’s the Key” Tamagawa Sake — Japanese pure rice sake (Junmai Ginjo) from the Tamagawa Brewing Company in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. Its light, gently sweet, and tangy flavor profile with fruity aromas with low alcohol content is designed to be “the key” to unlocking sake appreciation.
Murray`s Superior Pomade — a bold orange tin featuring retro portraits of a man and woman with perfectly styled hair. A petrolatum-based American classic since 1925, heavy hold and high shine straight from the barbershop shelf.
Limonati by Borjomi Tarkhun — a vivid green can adorned with a red stag, mountain scenery, and tarragon sprigs, carrying a Georgian authentic recipe born in 1889. Herbal, fizzy, and built on over a century of tradition.
Senchasou Powder Tea — a yellow label framed by two red-crowned cranes and blooming peonies, with layered kanji and bold Latin type announcing a matcha-blended sencha from Shimane Prefecture. Traditional wafu elegance, steeped in 1939.
Turner Centre Ice Cream — a cream and navy carton from early 20th-century New England, bold Art Deco lettering anchored by an interlocked monogram and the tagline "It`s Frozen Health." Maine`s largest milk business, frozen in time.
Orion`s Minivita C — a yellow star-studded box holding miniature candy sticks styled after cigarettes, with bold red typography and katakana that reads "cigarette." A Japanese dagashi classic since 1978, vitamin C never looked this mischievous.
Monde Cream Crackers — a tall blue box dressed in dense ornamental borders, bilingual typography in both Latin and Indonesian scripts, and a diamond-framed cracker illustration. Premium quality, proudly printed on every side.
Porthos Sardines — canned sardines from portugal, packed in sauces or olive oil and known for their bold musketeer packaging. rich in omega-3 and protein.
Colman’s Mustard Powder — well-known strong English mustard, made from a blend of yellow and brown mustard seeds. The company uses a double-milling process to create a fine, potent mustard powder.
Cow Brand Red Box Beauty Soap — Japanese soap known for its moisturizing properties and gentle rose fragrance. It contains milk and squalane to help keep skin hydrated. It has been a long-selling product in Japan since the early Showa era.
Ambika Appalam Papad — crisp South Indian lentil wafers packed in their signature round blue-and-red wrapper, featuring a vibrant goddess illustration that’s instantly recognizable in Indian kitchens.
Emina Bouncy Tint — a soft lilac box dominated by oversized, bubbly typography that feels as squishy as the product inside. Indonesia`s 3-in-1 lip, cheek, and eye tint, fun and done.
From its expressive typography to the ornamental patterns rooted in Portuguese visual culture, Zélly Cevada Extra is a reminder that even everyday objects can carry decades of history and identity.
Good packaging design lasts because it reflects more than trends, it reflects a place, a time, and the people behind it.
Curious to see pieces like this in person? Book a museum visit through our website (typographicobjects.com) or contact us via DM for more information.
creative direction @jkudos research @isabeloverby animation @wilson_tuan_ voice @caitlin.yackley
Murray’s HAIR-GLO — soft hair dressing for all types of hair, containing coconut oil and lanolin, established in 1925. It is designed to add shine and condition hair and can be used as a top coat over firmer pomades.
Raijmakers Heetmakers — a crisp white vintage-style box cradling a 150ml bottle of Carolina Reaper and spicy ginger hot sauce. Ornate engravings, a grimacing jester, and bold serif lettering warn you before the heat does.
Reihan Popcorn — red tin can design accented with yellow corn and popcorn illustrations, paired with striking Arabic typography, containing kernels ready to pop into a light and crunchy snack.
“It’s the Key” Tamagawa Sake — Japanese pure rice sake (Junmai Ginjo) from the Tamagawa Brewing Company in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. Its light, gently sweet, and tangy flavor profile with fruity aromas with low alcohol content is designed to be “the key” to unlocking sake appreciation.
