by Melissa Simmerman | Apr 3, 2026 | Brand Strategy, CPG Trends, Innovation, Inspiration, Material and Finish, Packaging Design, Prototyping, Structural Design, Thought Leadership
Your Packaging Is Saying More Than You Think Consumers create and assign meaning to many things. As a brand, some of that is out of your control. Much of it isn’t. Consider the name “Corona” during the pandemic. Not controllable. But how the brand...
by Melissa Simmerman | May 20, 2025 | Conference Recap, CPG Trends, Structural Design
What We Loved and What We Missed at Sweets & Snacks 2025 Stop scrolling! We aren’t here to rehash what’s already been shared many, many times regarding Sweets & Snacks 2025. Lots of good, smart folks have posted photos, observations, insights, and hot...
by Ali Noe | Jun 26, 2024 | CPG Trends, Innovation, Packaging Design, Prototyping, Realization, Thought Leadership
From Pixels to Prototypes: The Role of Physical Design in a Digital Age With the emergence of AI tools, the latest cultural shift has brought us more into a digital age than ever before. From working at home to streaming our media, the introductory experience...
by Audra Norvillas | Mar 22, 2017 | Industrial Design, Prototyping, Realization
PRODUCT & STRUCTURAL DESIGN WHY THE MAKER MOVEMENT IS IMPORTANT TO THE FUTURE OF BRANDING Audra Norvilas, Industrial Design Director March 22, 2017 Traditionally, creating a brand has been thought of in two dimensions; a unique name and logo is introduced to the...
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...
