https://padlet.com/mizerj1/dq8yvzeu4itp Post your 5 Best Tips from the above posted Web Sites and PDF file en-us 2018-10-02 00:07:57 UTC 2018-11-22 19:52:42 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/mizerj1/dq8yvzeu4itp/wish/289968944 99 packaging- Originality, character and memorability are at the heart of great brands and great packaging designs.

Colors evoke emotions and effect purchasing decisions.

Jenn David Design- First impression you've got to entice, attract, and make the consumer fall in love.

Adobe Stock- Understand your clients objectives and concerns.

Catalpha- Research and competitive packaging evaluation phase.]]> 2018-10-07 01:22:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mizerj1/dq8yvzeu4itp/wish/289968944 https://padlet.com/mizerj1/dq8yvzeu4itp/wish/289973174 1) tour a store to see what other products look like in an actual store setting; take photos
2) create mockups
3) keep up on current trends and look into up and coming ones
4) a design needs to catch a customer's interest in 2-3 seconds
5) generally clarity and simplicity are best  ]]> 2018-10-07 02:58:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mizerj1/dq8yvzeu4itp/wish/289973174 https://padlet.com/mizerj1/dq8yvzeu4itp/wish/290323980 "Contact a packing printer before you design", the printer is a valuable resource for technical purposes as well as the paper source needed for printing. And, keeping the print company informed and involved every step of the way is necessary to make sure the process is in good standing for production. "Understand your clients objectives and concerns", the objectives of the brand must be considered in order to determine if the boxes need to be kept and stored flat or if they need to be put together in terms of assembly. "Keep point of purchase in mind", it is important to keep the merchandising display within the store in mind to ensure that the brand is accurately capturing the attention of potential buyers/customers. This should ensure that the product will be a first choice and it should drawn in present and future buyers/customers as well. 
(Source: how designs.ocm)
"Be simple, bold and clear", this is beneficial because this will help boost the product through utilizing simpler designing elements. Choosing the proper focus of the design will help the customer/buyer become more intrigued and persuaded to go with this product versus another. "Go wild with color", this is the most powerful and important feature of the packaging design process. The brighter and more vibrant colors are seemingly helping the brand/products fly off of the shelves. And lastly, choosing the right colors and usage may boost the packaging design in ways such as the buyer remembering the bright and colorful design even if they forget the name or number of the product as suggested.
(Source: 99designs.com)]]> 2018-10-08 14:35:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mizerj1/dq8yvzeu4itp/wish/290323980 https://padlet.com/mizerj1/dq8yvzeu4itp/wish/290652584 1. Color Choice
Color choice is a big part of design. It draws in the purchaser by creating emotion by color choices. 
2. Know Your Audience
You wouldn't sell a igloo to a person in South Florida. Marketing to the right audience is vital to success. 
3. Research The Competition
Knowing what is selling and what isn't will help create a better design.
4. Understand Your Clients Wants
 If possible use their product to get a first hand feel of it. By utilizing a clients product you will have a better understanding on what that client is looking for. 
5. Placement Of The Bar Code
With so many self check out aisle having the bar code in a easy to see area will make for a better experience all the way around.


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Colors illicit emotions, so you have to choose the right ones

You have to stay on top of the trends, as they are ever changing

They have to be attention grabbing

Always research the competition

Understand the brand's objectives

]]> 2018-10-09 17:51:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mizerj1/dq8yvzeu4itp/wish/290916258 https://padlet.com/mizerj1/dq8yvzeu4itp/wish/291056501 1. Love at first sight: entice, attract, and make the consumer fall in love.
2. Clarity and Simplicity: What is this product for?
3. It has to be original
4. It has to allow for easy variations.
5. Understand your clients objectives and concerns.]]> 2018-10-10 02:22:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mizerj1/dq8yvzeu4itp/wish/291056501 holcombk1 https://padlet.com/mizerj1/dq8yvzeu4itp/wish/291063818 Research your competitors. Color is so very important, first impressions and all...  simple, clear.  repetition is key]]> 2018-10-10 03:27:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mizerj1/dq8yvzeu4itp/wish/291063818 https://padlet.com/mizerj1/dq8yvzeu4itp/wish/307105347 1 Instead of packaging hiding the product, creative cut outs can highlight the product and create an interactive package.
2 Using hand drawn lettering or hand drawn visual elements creates a nostalgic feel.  Stepping away from the perfection of perfect lines and fills can be beneficial in the perfect imperfections of hand drawn elements.
3 Keep it simple. Cluttered packaging is often ignored. The front of the package does not need to contain all of the information. 
4 Consumers typically quickly glance at products and there are 3 seconds to sell a product. Packaging must be eye catching and appealing.
5 Shop! Explore how similar products are packaged and determine how your packaging can make the product stand out among the competition.]]> 2018-11-22 19:40:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mizerj1/dq8yvzeu4itp/wish/307105347