Of course you are curious about what’s inside… but the value of a CNY red packet is partly in its design, too. I remember keeping my favourite designs for years as a kid, sometimes (very rarely) with the crisp note still inside. If you are not the type to give hongbao in generic packets, or if you appreciate beautiful things, add a personal and festive touch to your 2026 Lunar New Year celebrations with the best red packet designs.
With the office awash with red packets this year, we decided to divide our list of favourite angpao designs into 4 categories:
- Most eye-catching red packet designs for CNY 2026 – our aesthetic favourites
- Best traditional red packet designs for CNY 2026 – red packet means red packet (mostly)
- Most prestigious red packet designs for CNY 2026 –angpaos to make an impression
- Best kids’ red packet designs for CNY 2026 – the cutest ones for the littlest ones
(This is not a ranked list but a collection of the most beautiful red packet designs we came across this year)
| Name | Best for | Key highlight | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ode to Art | Making a visual impact at office or group exchanges | Interactive paper wheels with celestial horse motifs | Ode to Art outlets |
| Senoko Energy | Standing out in large gatherings | Oversized format with velvety finish and knitted pouch | Senoko Energy distribution |
| Trust Bank | Gifting that feels tactile and refined | Layered textures with velvet horse motif | Trust Bank distribution |
| TWG | Traditional visits with a contemporary touch | Earthy texture paired with Red Horse Tea theme | With TWG Red Horse Tea |
| Mandarin Oriental | Formal family visits or host gifting | Embossed calligraphy with coordinated carry bag | Mandarin Oriental |
| Hilton Singapore Orchard | Marking new beginnings | Iron Flower folk art motifs | Hilton Singapore Orchard |
| Fullerton Hotels | Classic prosperity symbolism | Peony illustrations with wealth character | Fullerton Hotels |
| Tiger | Casual exchanges or mass gifting | Minimal design with bold huat motif | Supermarket roadshows |
| voco Orchard | Art lovers who prefer restraint | Single artwork in 3 colourways | voco Orchard |
| Kikkoman | Younger children | Envelope flaps that double as character hats | Kikkoman distribution |
| Kele (Hello Kitty) | Sanrio fans and younger girls | Pastel Sanrio character designs | Kele |
| McDonald’s | Brand-loving kids and teens | Prosperity menu themed shapes | McDonald’s promotions |
| Regis Medical | High-level corporate relationships | Transforming panelled horse design | Select Regis Medical clients |
| Columbia Threadneedle Investments | Statement corporate gifting | Envelope that becomes a butterfly scene | Client distribution |
| Lion Global Investors | Discreet, prestige gifting | Accordion set with leather sleeve | Client distribution |
Most eye-catching red packet designs for CNY 2026
If you want to give angpaos that will ang-wow the crowd, these are the most outstanding designs to do it.
1. Ode to Art
Ode to Art lives up to its name with this gorgeously elaborate and vibrant angpao set. If the colours and auspicious motifs weren’t enough, there are 2 paper wheels on the side of each envelope — turn them to cycle through 8 celestial horses in the 2 peekaboo windows!
Discover more beautiful things at Ode to Art.
2. Senoko Energy
Measuring 25cm by 12.5cm, these beautiful red packets from Senoko Energy stand out simply for their size. No one will forget the moment they laid eyes on this envelope. It’s made even more special with a soft-touch, velvety finish.
It features mascots BB 旺仔 (BB Ong Lai) and BB Ong Li, and the set also comes with a dual-sided knitted pouch, perfect for carrying mandarin oranges during house visits.
Sneak a look at Senoko Energy.
3. Trust Bank
The Trust Bank hongbaos this year are a wonder of textures. Smooth, sustainably sourced paper gives way to raised golden patterns and text. A double-horse motif takes centre stage, with a Peranakan-inspired hologram at its heart. However, the horse itself is constructed of velvet, which makes this red packet a delight to hold, whether you are giving or receiving!
Trust the bank here.
Best traditional red packet designs for CNY 2026
Sometimes, the honest simplicity of traditional colours and designs conveys more than words can say. Here are the best classic red packet designs for 2026.
4. TWG
Rendered in rich ruby hues, TWG Tea’s Red Horse Tea red packet design captures the spirit of the Year of the Fire Horse in all its blazing glory. TWG has given their angpaos a rough-ish, earthy texture that made me feel like getting back to nature.
They are available with TWG Red Horse Tea. A limited-edition theine-free red tea infused with rose blossoms, hibiscus petals and the gentle notes of red berries and lemon balm.
Appreciate the subtlety of the flavours at TWG.
5. Mandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental embodies lush prosperity and that philosophy suffuses their red packet design this year. Deep red and classy gold make for a striking combination, made even more beautiful by embossed calligraphy and motifs. A beautiful soft-touch carry bag completes the look.
Find out more at the very aptly named Mandarin Oriental.
6. Hilton Singapore Orchard
Created in partnership with a budding designer from the Raffles Design Institute and inspired by Chinese folk art, these red packets from Hilton Singapore Orchard feature striking “Iron Flower” motifs. It signifies the spirit of renewal and momentum, as well as new beginnings.
Find out more at Hilton Singapore Orchard.
7. Fullerton Hotels
Pink peonies blooming in sunlight against a crimson canvas — that’s the lovely look of these tradition-inspired hingbaos from Fullerton Hotels. The character “富” (fù), meaning ‘wealth’, also makes an appearance, a clever reference to the Chinese translation of “Fullerton” (富丽敦).
Get your heart’s fill at Fullerton Hotels.
8. Tiger
Straight to the point, just like a can of cold Tiger. Adorned only with a golden ‘huat‘ and an asymmetric flap, this is one energetic-looking angpao design. Win them at supermarket roadshows with any purchase of 2 or more 24-can cartons of Tiger or Tiger Crystal, from 31 Jan onwards.
Find out how to earn your stripes at Tiger.
9. voco Orchard
Such simple beauty. The red packets in voco Orchard collection this year feature the same scene with brand mascot Mavis, but completed in 3 different colour schemes, and will appeal to anyone who appreciates the play of light and colour on artwork. Such. Simple. Beauty.
Way to go, voco.
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Best prestigious red packet designs for CNY 2026
Honestly, I am just going to keep all of these for myself.
10. Regis Medical
Featuring a clever panelled display that transforms into a galloping horse as the red packet is pulled out, this angpao design is easily one of the favourites in our office. Beautifully constructed and finished, it is a VivoPress creation available only to select Regis Medical clients.
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11. Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Hands-down my favourite angpao design of CNY 2026, this delicate, intricate work of art goes from an elegantly simple envelope to a butterfly fluttering about a cage at the pull of a charm. I’m still marvelling at the thought, creativity and engineering that went into its conception. Columbia Threadneedle Investments is distributing this set to its clientele. If you missed out, VivoPress can make one for you, too.
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12. Lion Global Investors
Subtle elegance. Those 2 words together encapsulate this magnificent understated hongbao set from Lion Global Investors. The collection unfolds accordion-like to reveal 4 classic scenes of traditional Chinese art but my favourite element is the classy matching leather envelope within which the set is enclosed. This, too, is a VivoPress design.
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Best kids’ red packet designs for CNY 2026
Remember CNY as a kid? It was all about the hongbao haul. Make the little ones feel extra special with these adorable red packet designs just for them.
13. Kikkoman
Kikkoman goes cute with this playful set of red packets for kids. The characters are fun already but the really creative part is that each envelope flap is actually a hat for the little figures. I find them inordinately adorable!
Get ki-ute with Kikkoman.
14. Kele (Hello Kitty)
Kele’s Hello Kitty red packets feature Hello Kitty herself, Cinnamaroll, My Melody and other Sanrio characters being their little cute selves in some very gentle pastel colours. This one is definitely for the girly girls (of all ages).
Say Hello at Kele.
15. McDonald’s
If your little and not-so-little ones are fans of the golden arches, McDonald’s has the perfect red packets for them. The limited-edition McDonald’s Prosperity menu-themed angpaos come in three designs — McDonald’s drink cup, Twister Fries and Prosperity Burger.
Find out more at McDonald’s.
Verdict
Choosing a red packet design comes down to context and recipient. For office exchanges or large gatherings, bold designs like Ode to Art or Senoko Energy stand out immediately and suit settings where visibility matters. More traditional visits with elders call for restrained choices such as TWG, Mandarin Oriental or Fullerton Hotels, where colour, texture and symbolism take priority over novelty. For children, playful formats from Kikkoman, Kele and McDonald’s keep things light and memorable. When giving on behalf of a business or to mark a formal relationship, intricate constructions from Regis Medical, Columbia Threadneedle Investments or Lion Global Investors signal care and discretion. The right choice reflects intention, not extravagance.
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