Nitro Slushies – Custom 24 Can Advent Calendar 2025

Brand Brief & Advent Calendar Concept for Energy Drinks

Nitro Slushies wanted an advent calendar that matched the energy and impact of their brand. The brief was to create a bold, retail-ready calendar that could hold a full range of their energy drinks in a format that felt exciting, premium, and engineered for everyday use throughout the festive period.

Rather than a novelty item, the goal was to design a structurally sound, visually striking advent calendar that would function as both high-impact packaging and a branded display piece.

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Structural Design & Material Specification

The final format was a portrait fluted advent calendar engineered to hold 24 full-size energy drink cans safely and securely.

With external dimensions of 620mm x 240mm x 140mm, the calendar delivers strong shelf presence while remaining compact enough for distribution. Perforated doors were precision-cut to ensure a smooth and satisfying opening experience across all 24 compartments.

To deliver strength without unnecessary weight, the outer structure was manufactured from 200gsm E fluted card. Internally, a B flute divider system made from 150gsm white board was engineered to stabilise each can and prevent movement, even as doors are opened throughout the countdown.

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Print Quality & Retail-Ready Finish

The calendar was produced using full colour litho printing to ensure sharp, vibrant branding across all panels, allowing Nitro Slushies’ bold colours and graphics to stand out with clarity and consistency. This print method ensures accurate colour reproduction and a high-quality finish that reflects the energy and personality of the brand.

A machine varnish finish was applied to improve durability and protect against scuffs, fingerprints, and everyday handling during transportation, storage, and consumer use. This finishing process helps the calendar maintain its visual appeal throughout the festive period, ensuring it looks as good on day twenty-four as it did on day one, while also enhancing the overall tactile feel of the packaging.

The result is a high-impact advent calendar that successfully combines visual appeal, durability, and customer engagement. Designed to perform in both retail and direct-to-consumer environments, the finished product delivers a premium packaging solution that reinforces brand identity and creates a memorable countdown experience for customers.

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The white box shown below represents the approved unprinted sample, with final artwork added following sign-off.

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