In the present research, we demonstrate that the orientation task can also be used to assess consumers’ preferences for several examples of food product packaging that have a salient central design element whose orientation could be changed. In Experiment 1, we took a selection of commercial examples of product packaging, extracted one salient element from the packaging, and thereafter allowed the participants to orient that element into their preferred orientation. In Experiment 2, we assessed whether the orientation selected was obtained as a function of other elements in the design, and also assessed the effect of specific orientations on consumers’ willingness to pay (WTP) for the product itself. Finally, we discuss the different findings in light of those found previously concerning visual (packaging) aesthetics and preference.