This humble tin of fish expertly demonstrates stylish functional design

Tinned fish design
(Image credit: Tesco Finest/JKR)

Ingenious design can crop up anywhere, but nothing has pleasantly surprised me as much as this humble tin of fish. Design fans on Reddit have been praising the creativity of this integrated design, which blends a pesky packaging feature into the tin's stylish artwork.

As we've seen with other standout packaging designs, sometimes simplicity is best and Tesco's tinned fish design is a perfect example of function and style. With its engaging illustration and classy typography, it gives the ordinary product a welcome touch of elevated elegance. 

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Natalie Fear
Staff Writer

Natalie is Creative Bloq's staff writer. With an eye for trending topics and a passion for internet culture, she brings you the latest in art and design news. A recent English Literature graduate, Natalie enjoys covering the lighter side of the news and brings a fresh and fun take to her articles. Outside of work (if she’s not glued to her phone), she loves all things music and enjoys singing sweet folky tunes.

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