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From a corrugated shipping box that ditches tape forever to a luxury whisky bottle made with upcycled distiller’s grains, this year’s iF winners prove that sustainability is no longer a constraint — it’s the brief.
DIELINE announces that its Fall Entry rate for the DIELINE Awards 2027 closes on September 30, 2026, at 23:59 GMT. The article explains the October 1 price increases, bulk-entry discounts, and that entrants can revise submitted images, credits, and descriptions until the competition closes on February 27, 2027.
Dieline announces a $275 Independent entry tier for the DIELINE Awards 2027, available to organizations with five or fewer employees or annual revenue of $500,000 USD or less. Independent entries are judged in the same categories and can receive the same prizes as professional entries, with Studio Form and Boo Republic cited as 2026 first-place independent winners.
DIELINE promotes the business-development benefits of winning a DIELINE Award, including a physical New York exhibition, editorial exposure, placement in a digital annual, and long-term visibility in its project index. Winners also receive complimentary entry to the iF DESIGN AWARD 2027 and advance directly to its second jury round.
Dieline announces bulk-entry discounts for the Dieline Awards 2027: 10% off purchases of five or more entries and 20% off purchases of ten or more. The article explains that discounts apply separately by entry tier, stack with deadline pricing, and allow entrants to lock in the current rate for submissions through the final February 27, 2027 deadline.
Dieline announces that the 2027 DIELINE Awards includes a dedicated In-House category, allowing internal brand and company design teams to compete across eligible markets. The article highlights the free, sales-data-based Designalytics Effectiveness Award and outlines additional opportunities for impactful packaging and rebrands.
Dieline outlines the remaining entry-rate schedule for the DIELINE Awards 2027, emphasizing that Fall Entry closes on September 30, 2026 at 23:59 GMT. A Professional entry costs $385 in the Fall window, rising to $415 in the next window and $545 at the final February 27 deadline; entries remain editable until their pricing window closes.
Dieline announces that Late Summer entry for the DIELINE Awards 2027 closes at 11:59 PM PT on August 28, 2026. The notice lists entry fees for professional, independent professional, and concept/student/design-for-good categories, and warns that Fall pricing begins the following day.
Dieline announces that late-summer entries for the DIELINE Awards 2027 close on Friday, August 28, at 11:59 PM PT. The article gives a concise checklist for a complete submission: project details, clear high-resolution imagery, a specific written description, and accurate studio and individual credits.
Dieline announces an open call for DIELINE Student Week 2026, which will spotlight selected student packaging and branding projects online and through its social channels. Students must submit a packaging project by September 10, 2026, label the submission with “STUDENT WEEK,” provide high-resolution imagery, and include personal and school credits.
Dieline announces that the DIELINE Awards 2027 will introduce five new categories and expanded subcategory depth to help entrants identify the most appropriate fit for their work. The visible article details Brand Worlds & Experiential for immersive packaging experiences and Functional Innovation & Accessibility for usability-led, inclusive packaging.
The article announces that the DIELINE Awards 2027 'Flash Entry Rates'—the lowest entry rates of the season—end on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Written by Dieline founder Andrew Gibbs, it encourages designers and agencies to submit their best packaging and CPG design work before rates increase. The piece highlights the global reach and prestige of the DIELINE Awards as a benchmark in the packaging design industry.
The Dieline has launched a new reader survey titled 'Co-Created: A Designer-Focused Survey on the Current State of AI,' in collaboration with Adobe. The initiative seeks to understand how designers are using generative AI tools, their attitudes toward them, and how these technologies are shaping creative processes.
The article highlights ten winners from the 2026 iF Design Awards that showcase innovation in sustainable packaging. It emphasizes how the industry is moving beyond material substitutions toward structural and systemic sustainability solutions. The piece underscores the growing importance of eco-conscious design as a central creative challenge rather than a limitation.
The Dieline article by Andrew Gibbs highlights 21 brand activations at Coachella 2026 that transformed the festival into a showcase of packaging, spatial, and sensory design. It notes how Coachella has evolved into a hub for immersive brand experiences and creative consumer engagement beyond the music performances.
The article announces the 2026 DIELINE Awards jury, curated to represent the global packaging design industry's diversity and expertise. Written by Dieline founder Andrew Gibbs, it highlights the upcoming awards deadline and the inclusion of professionals from across the packaging and branding sectors.
The article announces a new partnership between DIELINE and the iF Design Award, allowing winners of the 2025 and 2026 DIELINE Package Design Awards to gain free entry and direct advancement to the second round of the iF Design Award 2027. The collaboration highlights the growing global recognition of packaging design and reinforces DIELINE’s position as a leading authority in the field.
The article announces the holiday submission deadline for the DIELINE Awards 2026 and introduces the new DIELINE Awards Concierge service. The program offers full-service award submission support for design studios, agencies, and brands, including formatting, category strategy, and dedicated account management. Winners will receive publication on DIELINE, in print, and exhibition at LUXE Pack New York.
Dieline announces the final call for entries to the 2025 Dieline Awards, a competition for packaging design projects. Entries close at midnight PST on February 28, with the awards positioned as a global platform for creative and sustainable packaging.
The article considers the potential effects of New York State's proposed Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act on plastic packaging. It explains that the bill would introduce strict recycling requirements and extended producer responsibility, presenting packaging designers and brands with an opportunity to develop more sustainable packaging solutions.
The article announces the upcoming Dieline Conference 2022, emphasizing its focus on sustainability and the role of designers in shaping a better future. Organized by Dieline founder Andrew Gibbs, the event will be part of Advertising Week New York and aims to inspire creative professionals to take actionable steps toward environmental responsibility.
This Dieline On-Demand webinar, hosted by Andrew Gibbs, features Enlisted Design and Allbirds discussing the sustainable design strategies behind the Allbirds Dasher project. The session explores how sustainability is integrated into product and packaging design for the eco-conscious footwear brand.
This opinion article argues that sustainable package design is essential to addressing the plastic-pollution crisis. It notes that packaging has become substantially lighter through R&D, including PET bottles that are 30% lighter than 15 years earlier, but contends that plastic packaging's end-of-life impact remains a serious problem.