Consumer packaged goods companies (CPGs) are continually searching for effective ways to break through the clutter and connect with consumers. Packaging is the one medium they can count on to provide consistency, clarity and reach in achieving that objective.
Adobe, the design software giant, recently conducted research to understand packaging from the designer’s perspective. Turns out, designers care about two things: 1) a focus on 3D design and 2) how quickly a job can be completed so that more content can be created.
How does one create luxury? Many beauty brands use packaging to convey prestige and add value to their products. A comparison of leaders in the category reveals similar strategies for materials, shapes, color, typography and imagery.
CROWN Aerosols & Specialty Packaging Europe and French haute couture fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier have collaborated to produce creative new package designs for the brand's Le Male and Classique fragrances.
It’s no secret that global brands can spend millions on branding, packaging and marketing campaigns while brokering deals with retailers to secure premium retail positioning. Global brands have long enjoyed all the benefits of mass production such as cheaper unit costs, bulk distribution and the ability to dominate shelf space through sheer volume, all of which are typically out of reach for smaller local businesses.
The explosive growth of online shopping has revolutionized the world of retailing. Clearly, this trend will only continue, creating some uncomfortable disruptions along with tremendous opportunities for retailers, manufacturers and consumers.
Touch. A sense so seemingly simple that its influence is often overlooked. But when it comes to products, touch has the power to influence decisions, change emotions and summon memories. The singular moment a consumer touches your product for the first time sets a precedent for how he or she will relate to your brand.