This year, Studio Zak took part in Packaging Première Milan together with DIW Print, presenting Play With Finishes.

Petras was selected for the Avant Garde section at Packaging Première Milan this year. The Avant Garde highlights projects that stand out within the luxury packaging industry through innovation, materials, finishes, and overall execution. And seeing a charcoal packaging project there proves that any category can be disrupted. Packaging Première is deeply connected to the luxury world. Spirits, beauty, fashion, confectionery. Categories where elevated packaging is already expe

Paula Pozza was featured by the European Brand & Packaging Design Association in their “It’s All About People” series. The interview touches on how she approaches design, from seeing packaging as the meeting point between graphic and product, to the importance of stepping away from the screen to think more clearly. A more personal look into the thinking behind the work. Read the full interview here.

Petras wins silver at Brazil design award.

Barzini did it again. And this time, a Bronze at the Pentawards. Often referred to as the Oscars of the packaging industry, Pentawards is one of those recognitions that sits at the top. It’s focused purely on packaging, so the bar is high and the selection is tight. Barzini has been making its way through different platforms this year, and seeing it land here confirms something we already felt when working on it. It’s a project with a clear point of view. Not trying to fit in

A personal talk, and a chance to talk about how she approaches branding and packaging beyond the final result.

Barzini was selected for the design section at the Food & Beverage Innovation Forum (FBIF) this year. FBIF brings together F&B leaders to explore industry trends and innovation across products, branding, and packaging. The design section is a curated selection of projects considered to be pushing the category forward. Work that is not just well executed, but seen as a reference. Something others in the industry look at for direction, inspiration, and where things might be he

Barzini received Gold at the Prémios Lusófonos da Comunicação. These awards bring together brands and agencies from Portuguese-speaking countries. Portugal, Brazil, and beyond. With offices in both Italy and Brazil, working across cultures is part of how we operate. Barzini is a Canadian brand, built around Italian aperitivo culture. So there’s already a mix there. And then we add our own layer to it. Different references, different ways of approaching storytelling, and a sen