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Packaging Design

Unboxing Stories That Resonate

Packaging is more than a container it’s the start of your brand’s story. At Thought & Found, we think about packaging from every angle, including sustainability, functionality, and aesthetics.

Our process includes:

  • Designing packaging that reflects your brand’s personality.
  • Creating sustainable solutions with eco-friendly materials.
  • Enhancing the unboxing experience for added emotional impact.

We are a match if

  • You are a startup founder looking for disruptive product design
  • You are a startup founder looking for disruptive product design
  • A brand manager looking to drive your company's sustainability & innovation agendas
  • Founder looking to translate your brand values into great products
  • Business owner looking to work closely with a creative team to bring bold ideas to life
  • Looking to source homeware products in bulk from India
  • A manufacturer looking to develop unique products for international buyers
  • Looking to expand the existing brand palette through material research
  • Want help with vendor development in India

Reinventing Cement Packaging for Impact

In a highly competitive construction materials market, we partnered with a cement brand to develop packaging that stood out.

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The Challenge

Cement packaging is often overlooked as a purely functional element typically designed for durability and logistics rather than brand differentiation. Our client wanted to: Create a bold visual identity that differentiates them from competitors. Enhance usability to improve handling on-site.

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Our Approach

At Thought & Found, we believe packaging should be a seamless extension of brand storytelling even in traditionally utilitarian categories like construction materials. We designed an intelligent, high-impact packaging system that combined:

Site-Smart Colors – Traditional cement bags blend into the dusty, neutral tones of construction sites. We introduced a vibrant purple and orange color palette, ensuring instant visibility even in cluttered site conditions. This choice wasn’t just aesthetic it improved efficiency, making product identification faster for workers handling bulk materials.


Tactile Enhancements – We designed the surface texture to be grip-friendly and moisture-resistant, preventing slippage during transport and handling a significant ergonomic upgrade for laborers.


A Custom Logo with Functional Intent – Beyond aesthetics, we created a bold, high-contrast logo system that allowed quick recognition from a distance, whether stacked in warehouses or stored on-site.

We are a match if

  • You are a startup founder looking for disruptive product design
  • You are a startup founder looking for disruptive product design
  • A brand manager looking to drive your company's sustainability & innovation agendas
  • Founder looking to translate your brand values into great products
  • Business owner looking to work closely with a creative team to bring bold ideas to life
  • Looking to source homeware products in bulk from India
  • A manufacturer looking to develop unique products for international buyers
  • Looking to expand the existing brand palette through material research
  • Want help with vendor development in India

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is packaging design important?
Packaging is more than just a protective shell it’s a silent storyteller that conveys brand identity, functionality, and emotional appeal at first glance. At Thought & Found, we see packaging as a sensory experience one that invites interaction, creates anticipation, and reinforces brand loyalty.

A well-designed package can:
Create a tactile experience that enhances perception and desirability.
Balance storytelling with function, making every unboxing moment intentional.
Influence consumer decisions by blending bold aesthetics with practical usability.
Integrate sustainability, ensuring responsible material choices that align with brand values.
How does Thought & Found approach packaging design differently?

At Thought & Found, we take a multi-sensory approach to packaging, considering how a product feels, sounds, and even moves when handled. Our process involves:

Narrative-led design – Every package tells a story, whether through shape, texture, or interaction.
Material intelligence – We explore materials that don’t just look good but add tactile and emotional depth.
Behavior-driven design – We study consumer interaction patterns to enhance unboxing rituals.
Cross-industry innovation – Drawing inspiration from fashion, architecture, and homeware for unique solutions.

We don’t just design packaging; we craft experiences that linger beyond the product itself.

How do you ensure packaging is both beautiful and functional?

A great package is visually striking yet practical to use. We focus on:

Ergonomics – Ensuring comfortable handling and an intuitive opening experience.
Shelf presence – Creating a bold impact in retail and e-commerce environments.
Durability – Selecting materials that protect products while maintaining visual and tactile integrity.
Humanized interaction – Ensuring packaging evokes a sense of playfulness, luxury, or familiarity depending on the brand.

Can you design sustainable packaging?

Sustainability is woven into our design DNA. Our eco-conscious solutions include: 

Material repurposing – Exploring alternative fibers, biodegradable composites, and post-consumer recycled materials.
Minimalist design thinking – Reducing excess layers without compromising structure or brand essence.
Reusable packaging systems – Designing solutions that extend usability beyond a single lifecycle.
Eco-friendly finishes – Using non-toxic dyes, compostable adhesives, and water-based coatings.

Our work is about rethinking materials, not just reducing waste.

What types of packaging does Thought & Found specialize in?

We craft packaging across multiple industries, blending sensory appeal with functionality. Our expertise includes:

Retail packaging – Standout designs that elevate shelf presence and consumer engagement.
Luxury packaging – Premium finishes and structural innovations for high-end products.
Sustainable packaging – Responsible, future-proof solutions that don’t sacrifice aesthetics.
E-commerce packaging – Protective yet beautiful unboxing experiences that drive brand loyalty.

What role does unboxing play in your packaging design?

We study macro and micro design shifts to ensure packaging feels both timeless and on-trend. Some of the insights we apply include:

Tactility as luxury – Consumers associate textured packaging with quality; we integrate soft-touch coatings, embossed finishes, and unique material contrasts.
Emotional minimalism – Designing clean, calming, and hyper-functional packaging that resonates with modern consumers seeking less clutter.
Neo-nostalgia – Infusing vintage aesthetics with modern twists, making designs feel both familiar and fresh.
Hyper-personalization – Using modular design elements so packaging can adapt to different SKUs, regions, or special editions without excess waste.

How do you ensure that visual merchandising aligns with a brand’s identity?

The unboxing moment is where packaging transforms into an experience. Our designs focus on:

Building anticipation – Through layered reveals, magnetic closures, or custom inserts.
Multi-sensory storytelling – Integrating subtle sounds, textures, and movement into the user experience.
Shareability factor – Making packaging social media-worthy with unexpected design moments.

Can you help with packaging prototyping and production?

Yes! We work closely with material suppliers, print specialists, and manufacturers to en

Feasibility – Testing packaging concepts for durability and production efficiency.
Cost optimization – Finding ways to create impactful designs within budget constraints.
Material sampling – Experimenting with foils, laminations, embossing, and unconventional substrates.
Sustainability integration – Evaluating the entire lifecycle impact of materials.

How long does the packaging design process take?

Timelines vary based on project complexity, but typically:

Concept development – 2-4 weeks.
Prototyping & refinement – 4-6 weeks. 

Production oversight – Varies based on manufacturing partners.

Our agile approach allows us to accelerate timelines without compromising quality.

We are a match if

  • You are a startup founder looking for disruptive product design
  • You are a startup founder looking for disruptive product design
  • A brand manager looking to drive your company's sustainability & innovation agendas
  • Founder looking to translate your brand values into great products
  • Business owner looking to work closely with a creative team to bring bold ideas to life
  • Looking to source homeware products in bulk from India
  • A manufacturer looking to develop unique products for international buyers
  • Looking to expand the existing brand palette through material research
  • Want help with vendor development in India

Let’s create something exceptional

Have an idea you’re excited about?

We’d love to hear from you.

Whether it’s refining a concept or creating something from scratch, our team is here to collaborate and bring your vision to life. Schedule a consultation with our creative team to explore how we can help.


For inquiries email us at
aditi@thought-found.com or Call +91 8657108213