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Packaging

Definition: Traditionally refers to the unit or retail or consumer container. Functions: 1) Silent Salesman 2) Protective (from pilferage and adulteration) 3) Merchandising (improves consumer acceptance 4) Usage (for better convenience) 5) Information 6) Legal (labelling, weights & measures, materials)

Packaging
Important as visual icon of the brand. One of the most cost-efficient marketing tool. It costs less than 10 to 25 per cent of the total cost to produce a television advertisement, produce and run a print ad or execute a promotion and/or a display programme.

It has a longer shelf life.

Packaging
24X7 interaction with consumer. One medium that results in a physical relationship with consumers. The first impression on the consumer which is going to influence their purchase decision. A one-on-one personal experience through sight.

Packaging
Factors to be considered: 1) Language 2) Colour 3) Size 4) Container (disposable vs. reusable) 5) Climate

Packaging
Engage all of the five senses. Easy to carry, hold and store. Easy to use, reuse and discard. Minimize consumer waste. Environmentally friendly Updated or freshened.

Packaging
It should become the fifth P. After all, the life cycle of the package is longer than that of some of the other Ps. Packaging plays an integral role and has a major impact on shopper marketing.

Packaging
Six principles to drive effective packaging:
1.Design for visibility. What works is contrast e.g. colour, brand mark, visual icon, simplicity. 2.Design for shop-ability. Findability + Product differentiation what works is continuity, a build effect e.g. adding an extra bullet, colour coding. 3.Design for differentiation. What works structure/unique shapes/delivery systems/graphics is packaging

Packaging
Six principles to drive effective packaging:
4. Design for a single clear message. Single strong point-ofdifferentiation/design elements/visual icons 5. Design to drive consumption. Create constant product visibility in the home/brands that extend to new usage situations 6. Design for sustainability. Develop more environment friendly solutions/convey these benefits clearly on packs/reduce packaging materials e.g. through elimination of secondary packaging/ green product propositions.

Driving success: including the shopper in the design process.

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