chemistry Silica gel's secret history and path to worldwide ubiquity Allan Rose Hill

cannabis Ex-dealer discloses tricks to mail weed without getting caught Mark Frauenfelder

Innovation Witness the superiority of Japanese condiment packets Mark Frauenfelder

native americans It was a mistake to remove the native American maiden from Land O' Lakes packaging, says artist's son Mark Frauenfelder

branding Vulva emphasized in new K-Y lube logo Rusty Blazenhoff

design Instead of plastic bottles, here's drinking water in an edible blob Mark Frauenfelder

music Vaughan Oliver — graphic designer for 4AD, Cocteau Twins, Pixies — RIP David Pescovitz

bikes Bicycles shipped in fake flatscreen TV boxes suffer less shipping damage David Pescovitz

inventions Who makes the clips that keep bread bags closed? David Pescovitz

colors Why are doughnut boxes usually pink? David Pescovitz

lies Recycled box more eco-friendly in France Rob Beschizza

packaging How to Wrap Five Eggs is a real inspiration for both designer and maker Kevin Kelly

Games Replica cases for classic console cartridges Rob Beschizza

design Best design for a milk bottle Mark Frauenfelder

art A roundup of the hilarious, terrible, wonderful art of 4th of July fireworks packaging Cory Doctorow

books The new world of packaging design: green, communicative, tailored Cory Doctorow