CHIP-CHIP — One More Nail to Clip
CHIP-CHIP is a packaging series for manicure and pedicure nippers. The concept is built around a familiar everyday gesture: clipping a nail. To access the tool inside, the user first has to “clip” one more nail — the nail-shaped opening of the pack. The packaging opens along pre-cut lines, turning the act of unboxing into a trimming gesture before the actual grooming begins.
A subtle detail in the logo continues the same idea, referring to the process of nail care. The name CHIP-CHIP adds an almost sound-like quality, echoing the quick cutting motion of the nippers.
The series includes two SKUs: manicure nippers and pedicure clippers. Each pack has its own finger shape, creating a clear difference between the products while keeping the system consistent. The pedicure pack uses the shape of a big toe — awkward, familiar and oddly endearing. This humorous detail makes the packaging more human and memorable, turning a nail care tool into a characterful object on the shelf.
CHIP-CHIP transforms a grooming product into an interactive packaging experience, where form, function and a familiar gesture come together in one clear idea.






