McDonald's is rolling out simplified new packaging, designed by branding agency Boxer to function as a "mobile billboard" for the fast-food giant (+ slideshow).

The updated carry-out bags, fountain beverage cups and sandwich boxes are launching in the US this month, and will be introduced in over 36,000 McDonald's branches throughout 2016.

Bold typography in bright colours is used to cover surfaces of the paper and card containers, paired with the company's iconic golden arches logo.
"The new look is simple, fresh and consistent with the company's vision to be a modern and progressive burger company," said a statement from McDonald's.

"Every day 69 million customers visit McDonald's around the world and this new packaging will be a noticeable change," added Matt Biespiel, senior director of global marketing.
For the rebrand, McDonald's worked with a team of designers plucked from its various consultancies, including Leo Burnett, TBWA, DDB Hong Kong, Creata and Landini, Forpeople, and Boxer.
Boxer then developed the ideas at its UK office, then passed over the project to its outpost in Chicago.

"It's a new direction for the brand, which is being modernised and made more progressive; the new packaging strategically indicates that," said Boxer's chief creative officer Paul Castledine. "Because it's dynamic and simple, the packaging almost acts as a mobile billboard."

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