Who are the best package design firms in 2016?

By GDUSA award wins, Mattel, Inc. and PepsiCo Design & Innovation lead with 9 winning projects each. Brandimage (4) and CBX (4) are next. The count of winning projects in the gallery is the only measure here.

How is this ranking counted?

Each winning project in Package Design in 2016 counts one point, counted from the projects published in the GDUSA Design Gallery. In-house teams that entered under their company name count like firms. Ties list the most recent win first.

How does a firm get on this list?

A firm gets on this list by entering and winning. Package design work goes in through the GDUSA entry platform, and each published winner adds a point. A single entry costs $120 as of October 2026, and packages bring the price per piece down to $400 for ten to twenty entries. Winners who publish get a project page here with full credits, and publication is the paid step.

Most-awarded firms

The Best Package Design Firms of 2016, by Award Wins

90 firms and in-house teams · 152 winning projects

Packaging is the one piece of graphic design that gets picked up, and for most products it is the entire advertising budget. The designer works to understand the consumer's needs and perceptions of what is inside, then designs around the needs of the business and the desires of the consumer. Mattel, Inc. and PepsiCo Design & Innovation share the lead for package design in 2016 with 9 winning projects each, ahead of Brandimage (4), CBX (4), Gauger + Associates (4), S2 Design Group (4). The firms with the most GDUSA awards for package design in 2016 are ranked below, each with one of its winning projects. Open any firm to see all of its work.

Standouts of 2016

Roland® Curry Sauces Package Designby Roland Foods, LLC - Creative Department · 2016
12 Beautiful Reasons Package Designby Aurora Design for Mohawk · 2016
Limited Edition - The Power of Make-Up Planner Collection - Modern Chicby Disc Graphics for Trish McEvoy, Ltd. · 2016
7Up Vintage Cans Limited Editionby PepsiCo Design & Innovation · 2016
Mountain Dewshineby PepsiCo Design & Innovation and Little Fury · 2016
Pepsi Challenge Chinaby PepsiCo Design & Innovation · 2016

The Best Firms for Package Design in 2016

The Best Package Design Firms of 2016, by Award Wins: rank, firm, winning projects, years, a recent winner
#	Firm	Wins	A recent winner
1	Mattel, Inc.El Segundo, CA	9	Hello Barbie™ Doll
2	PepsiCo Design & InnovationNew York, NY	9	7Up Vintage Cans Limited Edition
3	BrandimageCincinnati, OHNow part of SGX	4	7-Select Candy Gusset Bag
4	CBXNew York, NY	4	Kotex Style N Store Package Design
5	Gauger + AssociatesSan Francisco, CA	4	Kusina Packaging
6	S2 Design GroupNew York, NY	4	Limited Edition Goldfish Cheeseburger Snack Crackers
7	Flood CreativeIrvington, NY	3	Core Organics Package Design
8	Johnson And McGreevy, Inc. (JAM)First winNew York, NY	3	Brenne Ten Package Design
9	Perspective: BrandingFirst win	3	Checkmate Wines Package Design
10	Plumbline CreativeFirst win	3	Junipero Gin Redesign
11	Sterling BrandsFirst win	3	Allan Candy Package Redesign
12	WhiteWaveBroomfield, CONow part of Danone North America	3	Snack Crackers Packaging
13	Z&R DesignFirst win	3	Kat Von D Metal Crush Eyeshadow Promotional Box
14	Carol Sullivan DesignLawrenceville, NJ	2	Kilwins Corns & Brittles Collection
15	Damen JacksonFirst winGlen Ellyn, IL	2	Fisher Snack Nuts Package Design
16	DDW SFFirst winSausalito, CA	2	Let’s Get Good! Package Design Executive
17	Delhaize AmericaFirst winNow part of Ahold Delhaize USA	2	Private Brand Packaging
18	Dot Matrix Design GroupFlorham Park, NJ	2	Fruit Punch Package Design
19	Ellen Bruss DesignFirst winNow part of Merrick Creative	2	Dabaratus Packaging
20	HMSDesignFirst winFairfield, CTNow part of SnapDragon Brand Design Consultancy	2	Bigelow Ready-To-Drink Teas Package Design
21	Hornall AndersonSeattle, WANow part of Sid Lee	2	Sharing Gratitude Limited Edition Bottle
22	Ideas That KickMinneapolis, MN	2	Dog Food Packaging
23	Jeunesse GlobalFirst winLake Mary, FL	2	Luminesce Packaging
24	Kids II, Inc.First win	2	Bright Starts Branding and Packaging
25	LAM DesignFirst winPleasantville, NY	2	French’s Mustards
26	Little Big BrandsWhite Plains, NY	2	WishBone EVOO Dressing CCO: John Nunziato
27	ProAmpacFirst winCincinnati, OH	2	Freshpet Vital Whole Blends
28	Robert Bosch Tool CorporationFirst winMt. Prospect, IL	2	EDGE Accessories Package Design
29	Spectrum Brands - Pet, Home & Garden DivisionEarth City, MO	2	Liquid Fence® Brand Design
30	Test Monki	2	Matra Tea Packaging
31	The Creative PackRedondo Beach, CA	2	Coconut Water Packaging
32	TricorBraunSt. Louis, MO	2	Chuckles Hair Care Line
33	Truly CreativeFirst winPetaluma, CA	2	Nosh Organics Package Design
34	3M DesignSt. Paul, MN	1	Scotchgard™ Brand and Package Redesign
35	Academy Sports + OutdoorsKaty, TX	1	Monarch Ammo Packaging
36	Aurora DesignFirst win	1	12 Beautiful Reasons Package Design
37	BexBrandsSan diego, CA	1	Leap Packaging
38	Blossom CreativeFirst winHampton, NH	1	Package Design
39	Boxer Brand DesignFirst win	1	Thomas & Evans Innovation Packaging
40	BOXWOODFirst winSeattle, WA	1	Branding and Package Design
41	BulletproofFirst winNew York, NY	1	Swedish Fish Package Design
42	CasabellaFirst win	1	Duets - Dual Use Kitchen Tools Package Design
43	Citizen CiderFirst win	1	Citizen Cider Wayne County Sixer
44	Consumer Product BrandingChico, CA	1	Trip in the Woods
45	Craig Calsbeek Graphic DesignFirst winCarlsbad, CA	1	Soft Goods Line Packaging Design
46	Dando ProjectsFirst winNew York, NY	1	KOVAL Barreled Gin Package Design
47	Daniele PolitiniFirst win	1	T’a Bistrot Packaging and Identity
48	Dark Horse DesignFirst win	1	Skyn Excite Gel Box
49	Design NorthFirst winRacine, WINow part of ASG-SPARK!	1	Crunchmaster Brown Rice & Kale Crackers Packaging
50	Design Resource CenterFirst winNaperville, IL	1	Enstrom Packaging

Counts are winning projects published in the gallery. In-house teams that entered under their company name are counted like firms. The table shows the top 50.

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Every winning project adds a point the day it is published. Enter the awards →

Common questions

Who are the best package design firms in 2016?: By GDUSA award wins, Mattel, Inc. and PepsiCo Design & Innovation lead with 9 winning projects each. Brandimage (4) and CBX (4) are next. The count of winning projects in the gallery is the only measure here.
How is this ranking counted?: Each winning project in Package Design in 2016 counts one point, counted from the projects published in the GDUSA Design Gallery. In-house teams that entered under their company name count like firms. Ties list the most recent win first.
How does a firm get on this list?: A firm gets on this list by entering and winning. Package design work goes in through the GDUSA entry platform, and each published winner adds a point. A single entry costs $120 as of October 2026, and packages bring the price per piece down to $400 for ten to twenty entries. Winners who publish get a project page here with full credits, and publication is the paid step. How the awards work.

Most-awarded firms

The Best Package Design Firms of 2016, by Award Wins

90 firms and in-house teams · 152 winning projects

Standouts of 2016

Roland® Curry Sauces Package Designby Roland Foods, LLC - Creative Department · 2016
12 Beautiful Reasons Package Designby Aurora Design for Mohawk · 2016
Limited Edition - The Power of Make-Up Planner Collection - Modern Chicby Disc Graphics for Trish McEvoy, Ltd. · 2016
7Up Vintage Cans Limited Editionby PepsiCo Design & Innovation · 2016
Mountain Dewshineby PepsiCo Design & Innovation and Little Fury · 2016
Pepsi Challenge Chinaby PepsiCo Design & Innovation · 2016

The Best Firms for Package Design in 2016

The Best Package Design Firms of 2016, by Award Wins: rank, firm, winning projects, years, a recent winner
#	Firm	Wins	A recent winner
1	Mattel, Inc.El Segundo, CA	9	Hello Barbie™ Doll
2	PepsiCo Design & InnovationNew York, NY	9	7Up Vintage Cans Limited Edition
3	BrandimageCincinnati, OHNow part of SGX	4	7-Select Candy Gusset Bag
4	CBXNew York, NY	4	Kotex Style N Store Package Design
5	Gauger + AssociatesSan Francisco, CA	4	Kusina Packaging
6	S2 Design GroupNew York, NY	4	Limited Edition Goldfish Cheeseburger Snack Crackers
7	Flood CreativeIrvington, NY	3	Core Organics Package Design
8	Johnson And McGreevy, Inc. (JAM)First winNew York, NY	3	Brenne Ten Package Design
9	Perspective: BrandingFirst win	3	Checkmate Wines Package Design
10	Plumbline CreativeFirst win	3	Junipero Gin Redesign
11	Sterling BrandsFirst win	3	Allan Candy Package Redesign
12	WhiteWaveBroomfield, CONow part of Danone North America	3	Snack Crackers Packaging
13	Z&R DesignFirst win	3	Kat Von D Metal Crush Eyeshadow Promotional Box
14	Carol Sullivan DesignLawrenceville, NJ	2	Kilwins Corns & Brittles Collection
15	Damen JacksonFirst winGlen Ellyn, IL	2	Fisher Snack Nuts Package Design
16	DDW SFFirst winSausalito, CA	2	Let’s Get Good! Package Design Executive
17	Delhaize AmericaFirst winNow part of Ahold Delhaize USA	2	Private Brand Packaging
18	Dot Matrix Design GroupFlorham Park, NJ	2	Fruit Punch Package Design
19	Ellen Bruss DesignFirst winNow part of Merrick Creative	2	Dabaratus Packaging
20	HMSDesignFirst winFairfield, CTNow part of SnapDragon Brand Design Consultancy	2	Bigelow Ready-To-Drink Teas Package Design
21	Hornall AndersonSeattle, WANow part of Sid Lee	2	Sharing Gratitude Limited Edition Bottle
22	Ideas That KickMinneapolis, MN	2	Dog Food Packaging
23	Jeunesse GlobalFirst winLake Mary, FL	2	Luminesce Packaging
24	Kids II, Inc.First win	2	Bright Starts Branding and Packaging
25	LAM DesignFirst winPleasantville, NY	2	French’s Mustards
26	Little Big BrandsWhite Plains, NY	2	WishBone EVOO Dressing CCO: John Nunziato
27	ProAmpacFirst winCincinnati, OH	2	Freshpet Vital Whole Blends
28	Robert Bosch Tool CorporationFirst winMt. Prospect, IL	2	EDGE Accessories Package Design
29	Spectrum Brands - Pet, Home & Garden DivisionEarth City, MO	2	Liquid Fence® Brand Design
30	Test Monki	2	Matra Tea Packaging
31	The Creative PackRedondo Beach, CA	2	Coconut Water Packaging
32	TricorBraunSt. Louis, MO	2	Chuckles Hair Care Line
33	Truly CreativeFirst winPetaluma, CA	2	Nosh Organics Package Design
34	3M DesignSt. Paul, MN	1	Scotchgard™ Brand and Package Redesign
35	Academy Sports + OutdoorsKaty, TX	1	Monarch Ammo Packaging
36	Aurora DesignFirst win	1	12 Beautiful Reasons Package Design
37	BexBrandsSan diego, CA	1	Leap Packaging
38	Blossom CreativeFirst winHampton, NH	1	Package Design
39	Boxer Brand DesignFirst win	1	Thomas & Evans Innovation Packaging
40	BOXWOODFirst winSeattle, WA	1	Branding and Package Design
41	BulletproofFirst winNew York, NY	1	Swedish Fish Package Design
42	CasabellaFirst win	1	Duets - Dual Use Kitchen Tools Package Design
43	Citizen CiderFirst win	1	Citizen Cider Wayne County Sixer
44	Consumer Product BrandingChico, CA	1	Trip in the Woods
45	Craig Calsbeek Graphic DesignFirst winCarlsbad, CA	1	Soft Goods Line Packaging Design
46	Dando ProjectsFirst winNew York, NY	1	KOVAL Barreled Gin Package Design
47	Daniele PolitiniFirst win	1	T’a Bistrot Packaging and Identity
48	Dark Horse DesignFirst win	1	Skyn Excite Gel Box
49	Design NorthFirst winRacine, WINow part of ASG-SPARK!	1	Crunchmaster Brown Rice & Kale Crackers Packaging
50	Design Resource CenterFirst winNaperville, IL	1	Enstrom Packaging

Counts are winning projects published in the gallery. In-house teams that entered under their company name are counted like firms. The table shows the top 50.

Other years

The work

Your firm

Every winning project adds a point the day it is published. Enter the awards →

Common questions

Who are the best package design firms in 2016?: By GDUSA award wins, Mattel, Inc. and PepsiCo Design & Innovation lead with 9 winning projects each. Brandimage (4) and CBX (4) are next. The count of winning projects in the gallery is the only measure here.
How is this ranking counted?: Each winning project in Package Design in 2016 counts one point, counted from the projects published in the GDUSA Design Gallery. In-house teams that entered under their company name count like firms. Ties list the most recent win first.
How does a firm get on this list?: A firm gets on this list by entering and winning. Package design work goes in through the GDUSA entry platform, and each published winner adds a point. A single entry costs $120 as of October 2026, and packages bring the price per piece down to $400 for ten to twenty entries. Winners who publish get a project page here with full credits, and publication is the paid step. How the awards work.

Standouts of 2016

The Best Firms for Package Design in 2016

Other years

The work

Your firm

Common questions

Get Featured in the GDUSA Design Gallery

Standouts of 2016

The Best Firms for Package Design in 2016

Other years

The work

Your firm

Common questions