​As the crisp autumn leaves begin to fall and the air turns chilly, the enchanting season of Halloween emerges. It's a time when the world transforms into a palette of rich and mysterious hues. The bewitching orange of pumpkins, the deep blacks of the night, and the spectral whites of ghosts and ghouls—all come together to create a visual symphony that's both haunting and captivating. In the spirit of this eerie and intriguing season, we've conjured up six enchanting color palettes, each inspired by the essence of Halloween. These palettes are not only a treat for the eyes but a source of inspiration for packaging designers looking to infuse a touch of Halloween's magic into their creations. So, let's embark on a journey through the shadows and lights of Halloween's color palette to ignite your packaging imagination.

At Encore International, we're always looking ahead and preparing to design and develop ideas for the future. Now with the back to school season approaching, we're looking to the vibrant colors of autumn that paint the world with breathtaking hues and feeling inspired by the season's beauty. Today we're excited to share ten captivating color palettes inspired by the essence of fall. From the rich, earthy tone of falling leaves to the warm, cozy hues that envelop us like a comforting embrace, each palette is thoughtfully crafted to infuse your packaging designs with the charm of autumn. Prepare to embrace the warmth of this season and create packaging that resonates with your customers when the leaves start to fall.

In the world of packaging, preparation is key to staying ahead of the game. As we revel in the warmth of summer, it's the perfect time to look around and be inspired to infuse your packaging designs with new spirited colors for next year. Today, we're sharing an array of enchanting color palettes inspired by the essence of summertime. From sun-kissed hues reminiscent of sandy shores to lush tropical tones that evoke exotic paradises, each palette is carefully curated to breathe life and vibrancy into your packaging designs. By planning ahead and embracing the joyous spirit of summer, you can create packaging that leaves a lasting impression on your customers' hearts. 

Do you like to stay creative and up to date with trends for your brand packaging? With an ever-changing landscape of colors, textures and materials, it can be hard to know what to look for and how to interpret trends. But don't worry – we’ve got you covered.

​Our creative team has created a trend report that's done the legwork for you to bring you a selection of colors, patterns, and materials that are sure to be front and center for the spring-summer 2024 season. With these trends and ideas, you'll be ready to create some truly unique and inspiring packaging. Click the preview below to download your copy now!

Contact​Ready to create some on-trend packaging for your product? Our team is ready to work with you to design your perfect solution! Contact us today for more information.

Encore International is excited to announce that we've won multiple awards in the 42nd Annual NJPEC Package of the Year competition!

​The Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day home and car diffusers won both the gold and visual impact awards in the Household/Industrial category. These diffuser containers were developed as a new and unique twist to diffuse scent in your home or car. Made from paperboard, these containers consist of inner and outer tubes with die cut holes that are intentionally placed so fragrance is released as the outer box is rotated. It can then be turned to adjust the intensity of the scent to the user’s liking. The home diffusers can be set in any room, and the car diffusers have an elastic so they can be hung easily. Wherever they are placed, these diffusers add a refreshing scent and a colorful decorative touch to the space.

The Fran's Chocolates snowman advent box won both the gold and visual impact awards in the Promotional category. This rigid style box with lift off lid is uniquely shaped like a snowman. It is wrapped in linen texture paper with cute snowman and present graphics printed with accents of two different foil colors. This combination of shape, texture, and graphics make for a package that pops both on the shelf and online. Not only is this fun snowman advent gift-worthy, it could also be kept for holiday decorating and storage for years to come!
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Pantone has announced their Color of the Year for 2023: Viva Magenta! A powerful shade of animated red, Viva Magenta is sure to bring a burst of energy and life to your packaging designs. Whether you're looking for a vibrant pop of color or a subtle hint of magenta, this hue is sure to make a statement. ​We were so inspired, we came up with a few package ideas in this stand out shade!

Advent boxes have been trending, and it's no surprise - they're a great way to package and present a variety of your products in one special box. Are you looking for new and unique advent box ideas? We've come up with some designs we think you'll love! Check it out now by clicking on the preview below.