We're looking for a packaging box design. Full brief and template are provided below. Prize: $150 for the winning design Deadline: Contest runs until July 17th, 23:59 (midnight) We may end the contest earlier if we find a strong design and don’t expect better entries. We reserve the right to extend the contest by 2 days if no winner is selected. Please post your designs in this thread. Payment: Winner will be paid via PayPal. We need an outer box design that features a futuristic HUD (Heads-Up Display) as the main visual element. Below are the details to guide your work: ✅ Rules and Format: No AI generated content or content you don't have the rights to. The file will be needed in AI format, so it should be vector file. ✅ Core Concept The design should represent a futuristic HUD (Heads-Up Display), similar to what you'd see in a sci-fi interface or augmented reality overlay. The HUD must be circular, placed at the center of the box, with its visual elements (lines, rings, digital markers, etc.) stretching outward across the entire outer surface—not just one panel. These effects should flow naturally over the folds and sides, creating a cohesive, immersive look. We’re looking for a clean, modern execution. Simple and minimalist interpretations are welcome—you don’t need to overcrowd the box with too many details. A subtle, elegant approach using thoughtful spacing, sharp lines, and controlled highlights can be just as powerful as a complex design. Think of the HUD as the digital “core” of the box, with its energy or data interface subtly rippling across the packaging in a futuristic, refined way. ✅ Background The entire background should be solid black. This allows the HUD design to pop and supports later foil stamping of the logo. Avoid any gradients or textures in the background—keep it clean and deep black throughout. ✅ Logo Placement In the center of the circular HUD, please place our logo as a placeholder in the design to indicate the correct position. The logo should not be part of the final print layer—it is just for layout reference. The actual logo will be added later through hologram foil stamping during production. ✅ Files Provided Our final logo (use as placeholder for where the logo will go in the end). A sample HUD design to show the general look and style we want—please take inspiration from it. The example files are just there to visualize what we need, it's not perfect and in no way the design reflects anything we like, so don't orientate yourself on the example. The box layout template (with dielines, folds, etc.). This is your working canvas. Quick video of the box so you can visualize it. Download sample files, Logo etc here: https://gymhiro.com/boxdesign.zip ✅ What You Need to Design Just the outer design of the box, using the box layout template. Integrate the circular HUD motif at the center, stretching its style over all sides of the box. Maintain the black background, and leave the center area clean for the hologram-stamped logo. We're looking forward to seeing your creative submissions. D.C.
Sir, regarding the logo size, does it depend on the inner circle HUD design, or will you be specifying the dimensions? Good day. Best Regards, Mon
Thank you for the first entries, everyone. I would like to take the time and give y'all some feedback. @MikeRon Thank you for your entries. I like your entry in #8 Not so sure if I like the color choice. and also I'd like it a bit more minimalist @Papalogo Thank you for entering. I'm not sure but the image looks quite a bit off, do you have a cleaner version? @T.j. Detwiler Both designs are very nice. I like the one in #11 a bit more. Not sure if I want the blue. This means, I'm really not sure, it doesn't mean I don't like it but I'd like to see another color. I like the white elements and the clean design a lot though. Thank you for entering. if you have any other concepts, you're most welcome to send them as well. @all the color doesn't have to be blue Thanks again everyone, I'll send more feedback after we collected a few more entries. D.C.
Thank you for your feedback. I muted some elements into the design so it wont over-shine too much, see if it makes difference.. Also, I would like to show you the small details I put into your design is 100% full vector and nowhere near AI generated. Everything is carefully created. At the moment it looks like a HUD an biomech eye that scans your logo with the armor "honeycomb" effect is activated on the sides. Thanks!
Why did you decide to pick on me on just no cause? You are doing your thing, so am I. I don't think I have your time! I crafted my design from start to finish, so I don't know what you are talking about. I'm not in any competition with you. I'm using my creativity just as you are using yours. Leave my design for me! If you are getting jealous, this shouldn't be an avenue to dent my design with Ai. I crafted the design from start to finish, with my creativity. Stop being bad-minded towards another. Let's showcase our talents. Who wins, let him take the prize. That's why we are here! Say no to envy!
I'm sure you are reporting yourself indirectly. I don't have chatgpt or whatever, in my system. It is obvious you want to make a mountain out of a mole hill. Dude, can you spear me this moment to think and come up with more scintillating design? I choose not to waste my precious time arguing with you. More stunning design work are coming forth from me. You've not seen anything yet. Mr Judge, go ahead and keep criticizing me. I don't have your time. My two designs above are by far different from yours. So what's biting you and what's your problem?
My Idea is: Maintaining a dark and elegant aesthetic, the logo is finished with holographic foil stamping, the HUD elements feature black or charcoal spot UV, all set against a matte black background.
@fajarfaqih well that looks amazing. I really love the style. But I'm not sure how this would be printed. It looks like black on black or is it more a very dark grey?