In the competitive world of retail, your product needs to stand out from the other products on the shelf and draw customers in.

It needs to have something that makes it truly special and worthy of receiving the attention of shoppers.

However, to make it really pop on the shelf, it’s important to choose a packaging design that’s professional and gives the right impression of the product. Consider a packaging design that tells potential customers that whatever is inside, will provide the right balance of quality and value.

Striking the right balance, will not just capture the attention of potential customers but will entice them to take it one step further and buy your product.

Did you know that there is real value in your packaging design? It IS important, and many customers will base their decision on your product on the packaging design alone.

What this means is that you can have an incredibly useful, valuable product, but if it is in a packaging design that’s boring, consumers will pass on it and move to the next option.

Your product’s package tells a story about you and the product that you are trying to sell to your customers.

If your packaging design is stellar, then your product will pop right off the shelf and catch the eye of individuals as they pass by.

Have you ever stopped to pick up a product and noticed that it did not really convey its message well?

If you were to take a look at your branding and packaging of your products right now, how would you feel?

Often times, as a business owner, you may become wrapped up in your day-to-day functions and forget that your marketing strategies have a shelf life (no pun intended :-) ).

Whether your logo is out of date, the competition just came out with updated packaging or you’ve seen your sales dip, it may be time for a complete brand redesign in the packaging of your products.

With 2017 in the rearview mirror, you need to look forward, seek inspiration and take your packaging designs in a new direction!

Now that small consumer packaged goods brands have easier access to retail than ever before, these smaller, niche companies can compete with the bigger players in their industry head-on.

When going toe-to-toe with the industry powerhouses, the first place to start is with packaging that’s current, relevant and that makes your product stand out from your competitors on the shelf.

With plenty of changes and shifts in design trends on the horizon for 2018, it’s an exciting time to be involved in the world of packaging design.

Let’s look ahead to what popular design trends you can take advantage of in 2018 to ensure you wow them at the shelf this year, create a positive brand image and increase sales.

Every year approximately 30,000 new products are launched in the marketplace and more than 80% of them fail.

Ensuring that your product is successful begins with how you present the product to potential customers. And this starts with your packaging design. 

When making a choice between your product and your competitors on the shelf, most consumers will not have the time or energy to weigh up the pros and cons of the product in detail.