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What can CPG Brands Learn from Packaging Design in South America?

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In our packaging series from around the world, we’ve approached and dissected diverse packaging design styles from continents like Asia, Europe, and Oceania. For our journey into South America, rather than styling, we’ll be appreciating packaging design in the context of specific beverage categories, including coffee, tea, wine, and beer. South American beverages are some […]

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What can CPG Brands Learn from Packaging Design in Oceania?

Brand Engagement, Brand Strategy, Packaging Design /

In our packaging design journey around the world, we’ve explored the diverse styles of Asia and the classic elegance of Europe. Now, we will venture into the scenic and vibrant world of Oceania, a region famous for its natural landscapes, fruits, and veggies. Oceania’s packaging design features positivity and a dash of the sunny, carefree

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5 Great Examples of Private Label Design in Grocery Retail

Brand Engagement, Brand Strategy, Corporate Identity, Packaging Design /

In a world where inflation and the rising cost of living have become increasingly apparent, private labels are emerging as go-to brands for affordability and quality. These private labels, not limited to grocery chains but also found in discount retailers and cosmetics brands, offer a compelling alternative to national brands. What makes these private labels

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What can CPG brands learn from packaging design in Europe?

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In the previous blog, we explored how culture influences creativity, starting with inspiration from the continent of Asia. This time, we’re heading to Europe, a place where packaging design has a long and fascinating history. European packaging design is known for its versatility, combining both classic and modern styles of design. It’s a diverse world

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Value-based Grocery Shopping: The Opportunities for CPG Brands

Brand Strategy, Packaging Design /

In today’s challenging economic landscape with high inflation, many consumers are becoming increasingly budget-conscious with grocery shopping. As a result, discount and value-based retailers have been more popular as go-to destinations for some shoppers trying to minimize food costs. Research by Statista shows that the share of grocery store shoppers using Dollarama has increased by

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What Can CPG Brands Learn From Packaging Design In Asia?

Design Innovation, Food and Beverage, Packaging Design /

In Canada, an ethnically and culturally diverse country, it’s not hard to find CPG products imported from Asia. What can CPG brands in North America learn from their designs? From the sleek simplicity of Japanese packages to the playful charm of South Korean designs and the intricate artistry of Indian creations, the variety and creativity

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How Design Contributes To Health And Mental Wellbeing

Health and Pharmaceutical /

Patients, employees, and loved ones may experience stress and anxiety in healthcare settings. While initial medical facilities were not designed with mental health in mind, a recent change towards better overall wellness has changed this. Healthcare designs, as a setting that can have negative connotations, must strive to create a sense of calm for its

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How Brands Are Delivering High-Touch Service Experiences In 2022

Retail Design /

In 2022, in spite of inflation and the threat of a recession, consumers flocked to stores, restaurants, and other in-person experiences after several years of COVID-related barriers. Concerts were sold out, restaurants were booked weeks in advance, and wedding season was outright crazy – all while venues, stores, and kitchens were understaffed. Although consumers may

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Why Digital Signage Content Design Is The Best Way To Connect Locally

Brand Strategy, Customer Experience, Digital Experiences /

With the introduction of digital displays and, more importantly, the limitless possibilities of digital signage content designs, signage has entered the technological era. Any screen that a company can use to display any type of content, such as public information, internal content for employees, product and service offerings to customers, and promotions driving brand awareness,

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5 Promising Examples Of Prosperous Brands Using Circular Business Models

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The global prevalence of climate-related disasters has increased the focus on finding solutions to the climate crisis. According to the most recent Nielsen Global Corporate Sustainability report, 66% of consumers, up from 50% in 2013, are willing to change their purchasing habits to help the environment. Brands with sustainable initiatives have grown by 4% in

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The Importance of Branding to Health & Wellness Brands

Brand Strategy, Health and Pharmaceutical /

The COVID-19 pandemic has renewed our focus on health and wellness, influencing people worldwide to be more self-aware of its importance. This has driven growth in the global wellness economy, and it now exceeds a $4 trillion industry. Demand for wellness products and services creates an exceptional opportunity for health and wellness companies to secure

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Small Changes, Big Impact: How 6 Retail Brands Are Becoming More Sustainable

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As the world transitions towards a plastic-free future, retailers need to keep up with sustainable packaging trends. Previous methods of packaging that retailers considered essential, cost-saving measures, such as single-use plastic shopping bags, utensils, or cups, are losing their desirability. Using cheap sources of plastic ensures products are safe – but creates an ecological issue

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The Art and Science Behind Good Packaging Design

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So, you have a great brand, exciting product, and are eager to share it with the world. You run advertisements and in-store campaigns, partner with influencers, and make sure that your product is available to be purchased online. However, without one crucial component, finding success may prove to be a challenge. Whether online or in-store,

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How to Strategically Design Purchase Drivers

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Purchase behaviors are often recurring in nature and performed in specific places. Over time repetitive buying behaviors are less driven by goals and intentions leading us to develop purchase habits. When habits have been formed, environmental cues can activate practiced responses in the absence of conscious decision-making. Purchase decisions can also be influenced by elements better

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What Will Retail Design Look Like in 2020?

Customer Experience, Design Innovation, Environmental Design, Retail Design /

As we approach 2020 and a new decade, there are arguably more questions than there are answers for what the future of retail design will look like. Every year it seems we have a new “most interesting store in the world” that boasts the latest technology and design trends, but what has staying power still remains to

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Increasing Sales With The Five Emotional Levers

Brand Engagement, Customer Experience /

Emotions drive the majority of our purchase decisions and most are at a deep rooted subconscious level. Our previous blog on neuroscience research reviewed the new tools available for marketers that are wanting a stronger understanding of how their customers feel towards various research stimuli. However, there are a variety of factors marketers and retailers can consider

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Five Strategies for Implementing a Smart Bank

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Smart Banking promised to herald in the convenience of digital technology and more personalized customer service. Today most would agree what was imagined as utopia has yet to materialize for banks pioneering this new branch format. Early attempts have demonstrated that consumers remain attached to in-branch human interaction and are skeptical of the merits of

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