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Best Packaging Design Agencies in 2026

On a shelf, packaging has about three seconds to be noticed and understood. The agencies here design packs that do that work, for global consumer goods companies and fast-growing direct-to-consumer brands.

Several are brand consultancies with packaging at the core of their practice; others are design studios that bring a strong visual point of view to smaller ranges.

01

Pearlfisher

London, UK · Packaging Design · Branding · Brand Strategy
Scale-upsEnterprise

Brand and packaging design agency in London and New York.

Best forConsumer brands that want strategy and packaging together.
Skip ifYou need product UX.
ClientsMcDonald's, Coppertone, SodaStream
02

Jones Knowles Ritchie

London, UK · Packaging Design · Branding
Enterprise

Brand design agency known for packaging and consumer brand identities.

Best forConsumer goods brands redesigning packaging and identity.
Skip ifYou need digital product design.
ClientsBurger King
03

Turner Duckworth

San Francisco · London · New York · Branding · Rebranding · Logo Design
Scale-upsEnterprise

Brand design studio in San Francisco, London and New York behind identities for Amazon, Coca-Cola and McDonald’s.

Best forHousehold-name brands that need an identity people recognize at a glance.
Skip ifYou need product UX or a website build.
ClientsAmazon, Coca-Cola, McDonald’s
04

Design Bridge and Partners

London, UK · Packaging · Branding · Naming
Enterprise

Brand and packaging design agency in London working with consumer goods companies worldwide.

Best forConsumer goods companies redesigning packaging and brand at scale.
Skip ifYou need digital product design.
ClientsBBC Two, Unilever, Diageo
05

Landor

Global · Branding · Packaging · Retail
Enterprise

Brand consultancy working on strategy, identity, packaging and retail environments for global brands.

Best forGlobal brands where identity meets packaging, stores and spaces.
Skip ifYou are a startup or need product UX.
ClientsWalmart, FedEx, Coca-Cola
06

Pentagram

New York · London · Branding · Identity · Graphic
Scale-upsEnterprise

Design partnership led by individual partners, working across brand identity, graphic design, packaging and environments.

Best forOrganizations that want a partner-led identity designed to outlast trends.
Skip ifYou need product UX, an app or a quick digital launch.
ClientsMastercard, The New York Times, MIT Media Lab
07

Elmwood

London · New York · Packaging Design · Branding
Enterprise

Brand design consultancy with a strong packaging practice.

Best forConsumer brands that need packaging at scale.
Skip ifYou need digital product design.
ClientsCoca-Cola, Heineken, Knorr
08

Anagrama

Monterrey · Mexico City · Branding · Packaging · Web
StartupsScale-ups

Branding and design studio in Mexico working across identity, packaging, interiors and digital.

Best forHospitality, food and retail brands that want a memorable identity.
Skip ifYou need product UX for software.
ClientsComun, Metalsa, Momiji
09

Manual

San Francisco, CA · Branding · Graphic Design · Packaging
Scale-upsEnterprise

Brand and design studio in San Francisco working on identity, packaging and brand systems.

Best forConsumer and tech brands that want crafted identity and packaging.
Skip ifYou need product UX or development.
ClientsObama Foundation, Waabi, New Orbit
10

Mucho

Barcelona · San Francisco · Branding · Graphic
Scale-upsEnterprise

Brand design agency in Barcelona and San Francisco working on strategy, identity, motion and brand launches.

Best forCompanies that want strong graphic identity work.
Skip ifYou need product UX or development.
ClientsVisa, Aeroméxico, Movistar+

FAQ

What does a packaging design agency deliver?

Usually pack strategy, design across the range, artwork for print and guidelines for future products. Some also handle structural packaging and sustainability work.

How long does a packaging redesign take?

For a single range, three to six months from strategy to print-ready artwork. Large portfolios and new structural formats take longer.

How do we keep loyal customers when we redesign packaging?

Keep the codes shoppers use to find you, such as color, shape or key graphics, and test new designs with real shoppers before rollout.

Can packaging agencies help with sustainable packaging?

Many advise on materials and formats and work with manufacturers on recyclable or reduced packaging. Ask for examples where they changed materials, not just graphics.