Showing posts with label luxury packaging. Show all posts
Showing posts with label luxury packaging. Show all posts

Saturday, 15 November 2014

The Effects of Cosmetic Packaging on Consumers

For a lot of people, packaging matters. Did you know that there was a recent study that looks at the different types of effects of this? While the study is over fifty pages, the methods that are used are important. Here, we’ll go over the most important part of this. Let’s first begin with the themes that are there. The biggest one is a study that shows there is a large relationship between the packaging, the cost of it, and the quality of an item. The survey actually showed that consumers are able to identify a retail environment for a product, along with the primary packaging that’s associated with her levels of quality. 



Elements and Images 

From this as well, they also found that the participants were able to notice the materials, dispensing mechanism, opacity, even the creativity of the design in order to identify these products. Plastic packaging that was clear and cheap looking burned a perceived image that the items were on the lower end. If you used metal, or even unique forms of design, this led to higher level types of products. 

Images also played a part in this too. People saw images of products, and they assumed from this that they were on the higher end due to the high quality of the images.  This of course, built on the idea that those that looked more professional were higher cost products. 

Quality of Packaging Improves the Product Perception inside. 

There is also an association between the packaging quality, and a better satisfaction with the cosmetics within. 



Some people have admitted that choosing different products based on pleasing packaging was the way they went. They highlighted emotional connections between cosmetics, and the packaging that’s within them. 

Packaging is a Silent salesman 

What people don’t realize, is that through this study, that the packaging is ideally the salesman for most of this. 

What that means is that they’re the ones providing the first impression, and also will get people to buy it. 



Below are some of the key factors that we want to mention, especially since they played a part in the research overall: 

  • Focus on the looks. The shape, the color, packaging, and the design will get one’s attention. Bright images make products stand out, and unusual wines are perfect for improving curiosity. 

  • The touch and feel of an item is something that makes a huge difference. Make sure that you give your products texture and weight to give a feel for quality that’s inside. 

  • Make them functional. You don’t want something that’s hard to open up. Packaging that’s convenient, and easy for you to do will always win. If you do utilize this without any sort of hassle, you’re also highly likely to buy this again. 

  • You also might want to look at the messaging from the brand. The design is what gives the overall idea of the brand and the message within. For luxury packaging, the packaging does impact the brand, as this gives it a high quality and good message. 

  • You also want to go green. In this day and age, you want to be better to the planet. Packaging that’s eco friendly is a huge deal. If you’re looking to improve the brand packaging, consider something that’s environmentally friendly. this is a huge point for a lot of shoppers. 

  • Consider all of these factors, and you’ll see for yourself the difference this makes at the end of the day, and also the impact this has on your packaging overall.

Tuesday, 17 April 2012

Soundproof Shipping for Noise-Sensitive Deliveries

A lot of deliveries go to pretty sensitive places. Hospitals, studios where complex work happens, or even luxury customers, who wish to unbox and have their items discreetly opened. Because of this, we need packaging that is soundproof for such deliveries, and that’s why it’s so popular. 

Here, we’ll go over how soundproof shipping offers the best for noise-sensitive delivery, and what you can use this for, along with considerations to make sure that the design is as quiet as possible. 

The Materials Used 

A lot of these materials are made in a manner where it’s easy to keep them quiet.   Acoustic foam linings are one example, in order to help keep the acoustics properly mitigated so that others don't hear it.

The flaps are another part of this, as you want to have the flaps softly close, without disturbing the packaging. Then, there are inserts which dampen the sounds and vibrations, keeping the package nice and quiet too. Overall, all of these are good for deliveries that are noise-sensitive, and will really enhance the packaging in its own way. 

The Industries Benefiting 

A lot of industries take advantage of their packaging being soundproof for a variety of reasons. It's effective, works great, and also is useful for all sorts of ventures. 

A lot of medical supplies and companies will use this type of soundproof shipping to keep their items nice and quit. That is because with sensitive equipment going to hospital, having this kind of packaging plays a big part.



Another one is audio equipment. For studios that record music or voiceover work, having the right soundproofing designs for this is not just a given, but it’s necessary, integral even. 

Then, there are luxury goods. A lot of high-end retailers do advertise that the noisy packaging one might be used to is gone, which is great for those sensitive deliveries that one may benefit from. 

The design Considerations 

A lot of design considerations come from what you want to do in order to make the soundproofing really stand out.



You want to minimize the rustling of these items, because if it’s rattling and loud, customers won't like it. 

You also want to consider the rattling that happens with your items, and minimize this too. rattling is jarring for the average person who is buying you items, so try to mitigate it as much as you can.

Finally, the opening of such items. Though you might not realize it, when the items are noisy upon opening, customers may not like it. Those that are sensitive to such noises will also be affected by the soundproofing of these items, so take all of this into consideration as much as you can. 



Innovation Outlook 

You want to look at ways for you to dampen the sound as much as you can. One way this is done is through the advent of smart technology and sensors that do this. a lot of smart sound-dampening sensors are used with this, in order to ensure that quality control is maintained. Offering such packaging solutions for noise-sensitive deliveries is important, so making sure that sounds good is important.

Building the ideal soundproofing for your packaging is a bit of a challenge. Some customers may struggle with this. but, when  you make soundproofing possible for all of your items, no matter where and when they are, you’ll have a better packaging experience for all your customers, no matter the industry. 

When you are building the ideal packaging, consider all of this, in order to soundproof your designs and enhance the customer experience as well.