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Why Market Readiness Starts at the Brief

Why Market Readiness Starts at the Brief

by Melissa Simmerman | Sep 17, 2026 | Color, Implementation, Innovation, Material and Finish, Melissa Simmerman, Packaging Design, Prototyping, Thought Leadership

September 22, 2026 When it comes to CPG packaging, intention matters —and there are two kinds that have to survive the leap from concept to shelf. Structural intent is how we want a package to function during use. Graphic intent relates to what we want consumers to...
The Hidden Cost of Skipping Prototypes

The Hidden Cost of Skipping Prototypes

by Melissa Simmerman | Aug 7, 2026 | Color, Innovation, Material and Finish, Melissa Simmerman, Packaging Design, Prototyping, Structural Design, Thought Leadership

August 11, 2026 “The prototypes you created for us for our research in the spring were extremely well received and we’re moving forward quickly to actually develop several of the products that came out of the research. Prototyping for the win!” This is the...
Why Color Accuracy is a Make or Break for CPG Brands

Why Color Accuracy is a Make or Break for CPG Brands

by Melissa Simmerman | Jul 6, 2026 | Color, Implementation, Melissa Simmerman, Packaging Design, Prototyping

July 7, 2026 In the last year and a half, a longtime client completed a significant brand overhaul that is, in a word, beautiful. The language, the fonts, the imagery, the graphic assets, and the colors are all deserving of praise, and undeniably move the company in a...
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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