Rob ⚡️ Hi, thanks again for fixing the name issue. Honestly, I only properly started after the stage 3 brief was revealed, but I did start conceptualizing a few days before the stage 2 winner was announced. I started working on it just a few hours after the brief. I must say that the provided template was really helpful in streamlining the overall workflow.

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      Damn, I just saw the idea I’m working on has been submitted by Miguel 🥲, gotta find a new idea. If you’re reading this, Miguel, big thumbs up for you!

      Hi guys, has anyone had an issue with downloading the assets? I’m having issues opening the file.

        Raybanc Which one are you trying to open? We have a guide which is also on the brief page and a transparent PNG to insert your design into.

            Hello, Nothing community! I’m Miguel_KYOTEN. This week I discovered this competition while helping my wife decide on a new phone.

            I didn’t participate in the earlier stages, but seeing the results, I couldn’t have done better! The designs are fantastic!

            Anyway, before discussing my proposal, let me introduce myself. I’m a web designer, but I dabble in graphic design and printing. I’m familiar with techniques like using inks and UV, which I’ve applied to this packaging design. Right now, I’m looking to start my own business, and winning a stage competition like this would help highlight my portfolio.

            Regarding the design, I wanted to maintain the same phone position in the box as the other versions of the Nothing (2a), creating a sense of continuity.

            I chose black with fluorescent ink because I think it looks elegant while highlighting this phone’s unique fluorescence. I know it’s a risky colour, but it aims to differentiate itself from the rest of the (2a) from the start—the packaging is the first thing you see. Also, using fewer inks might be more cost-effective to print and, above all, more eco-friendly.

            Finally, it really stands out when the lights go out, simulating the effect that @Kenta achieved with their design in the first phase.

            I hope you like it! If you do, please vote!

            Good luck to everyone!

            Sorry if my English isn’t perfect 😅

              Rob ⚡️ Hey uhm my Entry for stage 3 seems not displayed on Gallery i Participated like 3 or 4 days ago and still i can’t seen it there’s only 5 design there and mine is no where to find.

                  AlemnielGregorio Not to worry, all entries are manually approved so there can be a delay. I see it was accepted this morning! 🙂

                    Just uploaded my submission for Stage 3, Packaging Design.

                    My approach to packaging material is a bit different. People might like to have the same glow material on the packaging but do we really need luminous phosphorescent on the box? People usually after unboxing, tend to throw away the box or keep it inside the cabinet or shelf and it’s never looked at.

                    Instead of using luminous phosphorescent on the packaging, my concept packaging uses a material that would reveal the phone when the box is exposed to sunlight or any UV light. The phone will gradually appear as soon as the box is exposed to the light.

                    This material is used in clothing and other products. One example of this is the Nike Air Force 1 UV.

                    Uploaded my submission!! good luck everyone!!
                    (just waiting for it to show up in the gallery- until then… sneak peek?

                    I realise now i may have left out in my post that i used adobe illustrator and blender to render the product images. :/

                      AlekSimonian Very difficult to stand out in this Stage, but I feel your entry does that with some unique touches. Loving the way you’ve integrated Community into this, good job 🔥

                        Due to my mother’s eye surgery, I couldn’t focus or give enough attention to the presentation of my concept for the Nothing Phone 2a packaging design. So, I submitted the concept early with whatever came to mind. From here, I have uploaded the concept description in a neat and clear manner. I hope you can easily understand the concept.

                        @Rob ⚡️

                          chandrasekaran_k The concept is great, but more importantly - hope your mother is well. Wishing her a speedy recovery.

                            Hey @Rob ⚡️ , quick question for you what’s the exact deadline for stage 3 of the packaging? I noticed that your newsroom points to June 21st, but the application form still shows there are 10 days left until the deadline, which would make it June 24th. Thanks a ton for clearing this up!