Maizena — a bold yellow box anchored by a towering blackletter wordmark and a swooping two-tone graphic, with small food illustrations lining the side. La única y original cornstarch, a kitchen staple across Spanish-speaking households.
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.
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.
Temple of Heaven Gunpowder Tea — a deep-green box adorned with gold ornamentation and trilingual scripts, containing tightly rolled Zhejiang green tea with its signature smoky character.
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.
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.
Shamshiri Persian Tea — whole leaf tea flavored with bergamot oil, offering a rich amber brew enjoyed sweetened or unsweetened. a blend deeply rooted in persian tea culture.
Apple Sidra — a sunshine yellow can featuring a bold red apple sliced clean by a ribbon of text in both Latin and Traditional Chinese scripts. Taiwan`s beloved carbonated apple drink since 1965, crisp, clean, and proudly "without chemical colors."
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.
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.
Spring & Mulberry Lavender Rose — slate blue packaging with oversized serif type and a window cut straight through to the bar, revealing flecks of rose and gold. A 72% cacao, date-sweetened chocolate that reads more apothecary jar than candy aisle.
Ve-Tsin Gourmet Powder — a gold tin with a deep navy front panel, yellow floral borders, and a centered tulip emblem flanked by Traditional Chinese characters. Shanghai`s classic MSG seasoning, dressed with the quiet confidence of a pantry staple that needs no introduction.
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
Eigo de Gêmu (Tukapon Game) — a bold, graphic box in hot pink and neon green, stacked with oversized katakana and a tagline that wraps around the edges: "A game where you explain the Japanese word written on the card using only English, without using any Japanese." Typography as rulebook.
Bell`s Seasoning — yellow, loud, and unapologetically Americana, with a folk-art turkey standing guard over "Over 150 years of tradition." The William G. Bell Co.`s salt-free, seven-spice blend, synonymous with Thanksgiving since 1867.
Maizena — a bold yellow box anchored by a towering blackletter wordmark and a swooping two-tone graphic, with small food illustrations lining the side. La única y original cornstarch, a kitchen staple across Spanish-speaking households.
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.
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.
Temple of Heaven Gunpowder Tea — a deep-green box adorned with gold ornamentation and trilingual scripts, containing tightly rolled Zhejiang green tea with its signature smoky character.
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.
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.
Shamshiri Persian Tea — whole leaf tea flavored with bergamot oil, offering a rich amber brew enjoyed sweetened or unsweetened. a blend deeply rooted in persian tea culture.
Apple Sidra — a sunshine yellow can featuring a bold red apple sliced clean by a ribbon of text in both Latin and Traditional Chinese scripts. Taiwan`s beloved carbonated apple drink since 1965, crisp, clean, and proudly "without chemical colors."
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.
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.
Spring & Mulberry Lavender Rose — slate blue packaging with oversized serif type and a window cut straight through to the bar, revealing flecks of rose and gold. A 72% cacao, date-sweetened chocolate that reads more apothecary jar than candy aisle.
Ve-Tsin Gourmet Powder — a gold tin with a deep navy front panel, yellow floral borders, and a centered tulip emblem flanked by Traditional Chinese characters. Shanghai`s classic MSG seasoning, dressed with the quiet confidence of a pantry staple that needs no introduction.
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
Eigo de Gêmu (Tukapon Game) — a bold, graphic box in hot pink and neon green, stacked with oversized katakana and a tagline that wraps around the edges: "A game where you explain the Japanese word written on the card using only English, without using any Japanese." Typography as rulebook.
Bell`s Seasoning — yellow, loud, and unapologetically Americana, with a folk-art turkey standing guard over "Over 150 years of tradition." The William G. Bell Co.`s salt-free, seven-spice blend, synonymous with Thanksgiving since 1867.
