Bronze Limited Edition and Custom Design · 2023
Lay's x Stranger Things Food Packaging
by PepsiCo Design and Innovation
- A' Design Award 2023 Bronze Winner in Limited Edition and Custom Design
- Awarded April 15, 2023
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 42,424
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About Lay's x Stranger Things Food Packaging
Lay's x Stranger Things is a limited edition food packaging design created for a potato chip product. The pack uses a black background with red concentric circles radiating from the Lay's logo, in place of the usual bright yellow. A creature from the series is shown with open jaws, and claws appear to hold the pack. The Stranger Things logo is placed upside down at the bottom, following the theme of the show. A flaming chili pepper and a chip indicate the Flamin' Hot flavor. The pack was sold in selected stores in Thailand.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- In a departure from the usual bright yellow the brand is known for; Lay’s x Stranger Things touts a dramatic black substrate with radiating red concentric circles emanating from the Lay’s logo. The infamous force of evil that is the Demorgon is depicted with jaws open and creepy claws appear to clutch the pack. Taking the show’s concept of ‘Upside Down’ quite literally, the Stranger Things logo appears upended at the bottom of the pack. Flavor cues are also present on pack as the team included a flaming chili pepper and Lay’s chip to indicate the Flamin’ Hot flavor.
- Inspiration
- The Stranger Things fan base is a devoted one with a global following, and they will happily immerse themselves in all things ‘Upside Down.’ Knowing this, Lay’s collaborated with Netflix to create limited edition packaging that would create excitement and build awareness for the much-anticipated launch of season 4. The Design Team turned traditional packaging design principles on their head to deliver a buzz-worthy and collectible Lay’s x Stranger Things design to delight the show’s fans. This cleverly inverted Lay’s design was exclusively available for purchase at 7-Eleven retail locations in Thailand.