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Friction and Drag in Apple Packaging: How Lids Create Ritual and Delight

Friction and Drag in Apple Packaging: How Lids Create Ritual and Delight
  • Elias Voss
  • Elias Voss

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Apple’s packaging isn’t about protection-it’s about creating a ritual. Through engineered friction, sound, and texture, the unboxing experience turns a simple act into a memorable moment that builds brand loyalty and emotional connection.

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