The CPG
Packaging Lifecycle

What is Our Role… and Responsibility?

How would packaging design change if we considered its afterlife just as much as its shelf impact? How can we apply creativity, insight, and practicality to every stage of a package’s lifecycle? And what might we discover when we follow our designs beyond the shelf and into the systems that give them a second life? We took a trip to Lakeshore Recycling Systems and came back with a whole new perspective.

OUR THINKING

The World Through Our Lens

It’s all about perspective. Our team has thoughts on CPG branding, strategy, design, packaging, prototyping, sustainability, design trends, and just about everything else impacting our industry. Want a fresh POV in your inbox? Subscribe for updates (and follow us on social!).

Navigating Seasonal Strategies

Doing something once is easy. Doing it again and again at a specific standard is something else altogether. That is why a true seasonal strategy is critical.

Brandemonium 2019

At the Brandemonium 2019 conference, I gained key insights into the next generation of talent. But how do we identify ‘the right talent?’

Speeding To Market

In the world of CPG, speed to market is critical for every company. From the smallest organic farmer to the largest corporation, speed to market with innovative, trend-driven products are the key to success.

What’s Your Type?

The adage “A picture is worth a thousand words” embodies the notion that some complex ideas can be more easily conveyed with a single image.

The Rise of Halal

The halal industry is not just centered around food and beverage; it is a sector that is rapidly evolving, as an ever increasing amount of products and categories become more widely available and new ones continue entering the market.

Doing More Farm Than Good

If location-based authenticity has to be earned, why do so many cliched farm images keep showing up on everything from milk to sausage?