Thinking inside the box – unboxing luxury packaging
It is undeniable that luxury packaging creates an opportunity for social sharing and user-generated content. A Google search for the hashtag #unboxing shows 107 million results. And with almost all social channels now allowing users to upload and share their own video content, unboxing videos are no longer the exclusive domain of YouTube. Unboxing videos…
Special Edition packaging with irresistible ‘gifting’ appeal
[4 min read] Special Edition packaging is increasingly becoming a brand strategy in its own right. It is in the premium skincare brands sector where Special Edition packaging really comes to life. In this case study we look at how Hunter and REN Skincare collaborated to deliver a Christmas gift set with unrivalled ‘gifting’ appeal. THE BRAND Created in 2000 by Antony Buck and Robert Calcraft, REN is known worldwide…
Packaging to win consumer hearts and plaudits
[3 minutes] The global skincare market continues its impressive growth, forecast to reach a staggering $154B within 4 years. The category is ultra competitive, fuelled by one of the most creative packaging and point of sale environments in global retail. So much so, packaging plays a critical role in the gifting and user experience, helping…
Packaging awards — what catches the eye of the judges?
[4 minutes] Winning a major packaging award can deliver a significant boost for consumer goods brands, design agencies and packaging manufacturers. Firstly, there’s the kudos that comes from the endorsement of the competition’s panel of judges. They are invariably a group of industry experts and decision makers. When they voice their opinions, people tend…
Where art meets packaging
[3 minutes] In the ultra-competitive world of modern retail first impressions are everything. The way brands package their products is an opportunity to put their best face forward to potential customers. To increase shelf standout further some brand owners are now enlisting the help of celebrated artists and designers for one-off editions and gift…