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How to Stand Out on Shelf Without Losing Yourself

How to Stand Out on Shelf Without Losing Yourself

by Melissa Simmerman | May 7, 2026 | Brand Strategy, Industrial Design, Innovation, Material and Finish, Melissa Simmerman, Packaging Design, Structural Design, Thought Leadership

May 12, 2026 It genuinely seems like every category is crowded these days. Even baking staples and household paper products are being reinvented and disrupted, but a few categories in particular have been exploding: condiments, water, supplements, better-for-you...
From Screen to Shelf: Why Packaging Prototypes Are Non-Negotiable

From Screen to Shelf: Why Packaging Prototypes Are Non-Negotiable

by Melissa Simmerman | Apr 17, 2026 | Color, Implementation, Material and Finish, Melissa Simmerman, Packaging Design, Prototyping, Realization

April 17, 2026 Packaging design on a screen can look beautiful. But too many times, it just doesn’t translate in real-world environments. The color that looked so rich in the digital environment becomes recessive next to the competition. The light, airy fonts turn...
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