by Fred Richards | Jan 20, 2016 | CPG Trends, Packaging Design, Thought Leadership
Several years ago, I made some predictions about the breakfast revolution. I looked at trends in cold cereals and RTE innovations with an eye on on how breakfast, as an all-day consumable, would impact the marketplace. Before seeing how these predictions held up,...
by Bryan Shova | Jan 4, 2016 | CPG Trends, Industrial Design, Packaging Design
There are many opportunities for the design industry to play a bigger part in product sustainability. Case in point: Many of the technological advancements in sustainable packaging suffer from issues that could be tackled through partnership with strong design...
by Alex Goff | Jun 9, 2015 | CPG Trends, Innovation, Inspiration
By: Alexandra Goff and Bridget Litzinger From seaweed snacks to beer-flavored jellybeans, the 2015 Sweets and Snacks Expo was a Willy Wonka display of confections and savories; four acres of on-trend delights from the farthest corners of the globe. What were the key...
by Kaleidoscope Chicago | Apr 9, 2015 | CPG Trends, Industrial Design, Packaging Design, Uncategorized
Our Capabilities Prototyping With some of the most comprehensive capabilities in the country, our prototyping team leads the industry in brand packaging support services. From proof of concept through execution at shelf, we work collaboratively with our clients and...
by Audra Norvillas | Mar 26, 2015 | CPG Trends, Inspiration
By: Audra Bielskus and Jennifer Bae Grab Your Oven Mitt – Here are the Hot Trends Colors were dazzling and products ran the gamut from fun new twists on traditional kitchenware to DIY kits for wine and beer drinkers. The array was beyond big, but here are some of the...
by Fred Richards | Jan 20, 2015 | Brand Strategy, CPG Trends, Packaging Design, Thought Leadership
Imagine launching a new consumer product with no marketing budget—just the product design and packaging as your brand proposition. It’s a compelling hypothetical. And it was part of the discussion at January’s Package Design Matters Conference. Kaleidoscope’s...
