{"id":32408,"date":"2019-10-22T10:26:56","date_gmt":"2019-10-22T15:26:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/?p=32408"},"modified":"2023-06-06T19:28:07","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T00:28:07","slug":"packaging-design-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/packaging-design-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Packaging Design Mistakes and How to Avoid Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32429\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125629\/blur-blurred-background-boxes-799465.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125629\/blur-blurred-background-boxes-799465.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125629\/blur-blurred-background-boxes-799465-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125629\/blur-blurred-background-boxes-799465-640x468.jpg 640w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125629\/blur-blurred-background-boxes-799465-400x293.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all enjoy a good meme poking fun at embarrassing mistakes online. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, it&#8217;s far less funny when <em>your<\/em> product or package is the butt of those jokes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor packaging leads to worse things than a bruised ego &#8211; it leads to lost sales and revenue. And, it&#8217;s no mystery why.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1002\/mar.20651\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">People&#8217;s brains are measurably impacted<\/a> by viewing product packaging. Attractive packaging often stimulates the reward centers of the brain, but poor packaging design activates areas of the brain associated with negative emotions.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s why you should care: people aren&#8217;t inclined to buy things that they feel badly about.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/packaging-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Packaging design<\/a> is a vital bridge between your customers and your product. Customers will see and touch your packaging before they ever interact with your product.<\/p>\n<p>And, as awesome as your product might be, it&#8217;s the packaging that does the selling.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, don&#8217;t let poor packaging undermine your sales. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Here are 5 common package design mistakes and why you should avoid them:<\/h2>\n<h3>Packaging Mistake #1 &#8211; Waste<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_32422\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32422\" class=\"wp-image-32422 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125630\/wasteful-avocado-packaging.jpg\" alt=\"example of wasteful avocado packaging\" width=\"700\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125630\/wasteful-avocado-packaging.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125630\/wasteful-avocado-packaging-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125630\/wasteful-avocado-packaging-640x407.jpg 640w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125630\/wasteful-avocado-packaging-400x254.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-32422\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of Gizmodo<\/p><\/div>\n<p>We&#8217;ve all purchased an item and then marveled sadly at the excessive and unnecessary packaging surrounding it. It&#8217;s not exactly a rare occurrence.<\/p>\n<p>But, why does this happen?<\/p>\n<p>My marketing brain <em>almost<\/em> understands it. It&#8217;s important to communicate your message effectively on product packaging. And, the more space you have to do that, the easier it is to communicate.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"subscription-hero-snippet image-on-left\" style=\"background: #161C4A\"><div class=\"title centered\">Want a free brand review?<\/div><div class=\"main-content\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/09131004\/brand-identity-grader-blog-cta-hero.png\" alt=\"brand identity grader hero\"\/><\/div><div class=\"form-wrapper\"><div class=\"subtitle\">Answer 5 short questions and we will send a custom report with actionable insights and specific actions you can take to build a stronger brand.<\/div><div>\n<script>\nfunction submitForm_drip_form(oFormElement) {\n  var xhr = new XMLHttpRequest();\n  xhr.onload = function() { \n    if (xhr.status == 200 || xhr.status == 202) {\n      var formEl = document.getElementById(\"drip_form\");\n      var doneEl = document.getElementById(\"done_drip_form\");\n      formEl.style = \"display: none\";\n      doneEl.style = \"display: block\";\n    } else {\n      alert(xhr.responseText);\n    }\n  }\n  var formData = new FormData(oFormElement);\n  grecaptcha.execute(\"6LcyQTUpAAAAAC5ZPtCYQzRWKR732_LmqInv9YSK\", { action: \"external_bumblebee_lead\" }).then((token) => {\n    formData.set(\"recaptcha_token\", token);\n    xhr.open(oFormElement.method, oFormElement.action, true);\n    xhr.setRequestHeader(\"x-frontendurl\", window.location.href);\n    xhr.send(formData);\n  });\n\n  return false;\n  }\n<\/script>\n<div id=\"done_drip_form\" class=\"done\">\n      <div class=\"success-title\">\n        <i class=\"fa fa-check-circle\"><\/i><br\/> We just emailed the info to you.\n      <\/div><\/div><form id=\"drip_form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/api\/v1\/bb\/external_leads\/\" method=\"post\" onsubmit=\"return submitForm_drip_form(this);\">\n      <div class=\"form-group\">\n        <input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" class=\"form-control\" id=\"mce-EMAIL\" required=\"true\"\/>\n        <label html_for=\"mce-EMAIL\" class=\"form-label\">Email Address<\/label>\n      <\/div> \n      <div style=\"position: absolute; left: -5000px\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t<input type=\"text\" value=\"brand-identity-grader-landing-page\" tabindex=\"-1\" name=\"tags\" readonly=\"true\"\/>\n        <input type=\"text\" value=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" name=\"add_country_tier_suffix\" readonly=\"true\"\/>\n      <\/div><input type=\"submit\" value=\"I want a stronger brand!\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" \/><p class=\"notice\"> <\/form><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p>But, it&#8217;s more important not harm the environment by wasting packaging materials &#8211; not to mention bumming out your customers with that waste.<\/p>\n<p>Today&#8217;s consumers are more environmentally aware than ever before. And, they&#8217;re willing to use their spending power to reward the businesses that are helping rather than hurting.<\/p>\n<p>According to a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.conecomm.com\/research-blog\/2017-csr-study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2017 study<\/a> by Cone Communications&#8230;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>88% [of consumers] will be more loyal to a company that supports social or environmental issues.<\/p>\n<p>87% would buy a product with a social and environmental benefit if given the opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>92% will be more likely to trust a company that supports social or environmental issues.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>So, don&#8217;t create silly, wasteful packaging that will leave shoppers shaking their heads.<\/p>\n<p>After all, your product packaging is an important part of your company&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/brand-identity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">brand identity<\/a>. If consumers hate your packaging, they won&#8217;t love your brand.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #1a1919; font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Avoid This Mistake:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Choose appropriately-sized, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/sustainable-design-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sustainable packaging<\/a>.<\/strong> You can learn more about sustainable packaging from the <a href=\"https:\/\/sustainablepackaging.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sustainable Packaging Coalition<\/a>. The SPC is a leading authority on sustainable packaging.<\/p>\n<p>If you can&#8217;t find existing packaging that works for your product, invest in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/packaging-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">custom packaging design<\/a>. Bonus &#8211; packaging with a unique, custom size or shape will also help to differentiate your product on the shelves!<\/p>\n<p>And, once you&#8217;ve committed to a sustainable packaging strategy, don&#8217;t be afraid to let your consumers know!<\/p>\n<h3>Packaging Mistake #2 &#8211; Misrepresentation<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_32423\" style=\"width: 335px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32423\" class=\"wp-image-32423 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125630\/misleading-dove-packaging.jpg\" alt=\"misleading hair product packaging\" width=\"325\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125630\/misleading-dove-packaging.jpg 325w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125630\/misleading-dove-packaging-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125630\/misleading-dove-packaging-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125630\/misleading-dove-packaging-177x177.jpg 177w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125630\/misleading-dove-packaging-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125630\/misleading-dove-packaging-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125630\/misleading-dove-packaging-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-32423\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of TooPanda<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Some packaging deliberately creates the impression that a product provides more than it really does.<\/p>\n<p>And, while some businesses may think it&#8217;s worth it to mislead customers in order to earn a quick sale, it&#8217;s an ill-advised practice in the long run.<\/p>\n<p>Tricking (or outright lying to) your customers is a great way to eliminate their trust in your business. And, with that trust broken, they&#8217;re unlikely to ever buy from you again.<\/p>\n<p>Not to mention that you can be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingdigest.com\/labeling\/hormel-kraft-sued-over-misleading-packaging\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sued<\/a> over misleading packaging.<\/p>\n<p>So, whether the packaging physically makes a product look larger than it is, or your copy makes promises the product won&#8217;t deliver, dishonesty of any kind is always a bad idea.<\/p>\n<p>As tempting as it may seem, never over-promise.<\/p>\n<h4>Avoid This Mistake:<\/h4>\n<p>Always be honest with your customers. You&#8217;ll create a better user experience if you under-promise and over-deliver. So, set realistic expectations with your packaging and then exceed them if you can!<\/p>\n<p>Make it your goal to build trust through honest, authentic packaging design choices.<\/p>\n<p>And, if you find yourself wanting to overcompensate for a product, go back to the drawing board and fix it. When you have products you can be proud of, there&#8217;s no need to misrepresent anything.<\/p>\n<h3>Packaging Mistake #3 &#8211; Errors<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_32420\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32420\" class=\"wp-image-32420 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125631\/orignal.jpg\" alt=\"brand named misspelled on packaging\" width=\"300\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125631\/orignal.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125631\/orignal-243x300.jpg 243w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125631\/orignal-265x328.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-32420\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of Hubspot<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Professionalism breeds trust.<\/p>\n<p>But typos, misspellings, and obviously questionable design layouts will leave your potential customers wondering about your company&#8217;s professionalism.<\/p>\n<p>And, sadly, once an obvious packaging error is out in the world, it&#8217;s a tough thing to take back.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s costly to recall the product.<\/p>\n<p>And, in our smartphone culture, pictures of your packaging mistake will inevitably start circulating the internet.<\/p>\n<p>The damage is done.<\/p>\n<p>Consumers will not want to risk paying their hard-earned money for a product or service provided by a company that can&#8217;t even get their packaging design act together.<\/p>\n<p>Consumers are already grammar critics. And, they&#8217;re becoming more design savvy every day. Don&#8217;t let them be the ones to discover a faux pas.<\/p>\n<h4>Avoid This Mistake:<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t rush the proof process!<\/strong> In any custom design process, you&#8217;ll be given proofs to review. For example, in all custom design projects on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">crowdspring<\/a>, we specifically include a proof step during project wrap-up so that you can carefully review the copy, design, and everything else and make sure it&#8217;s all perfect before the designer provides the final, print-ready files.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t waste this opportunity. Check and double-check everything.<\/p>\n<p>Take the time to verify spelling. Read your copy aloud to make sure it makes sense. And, look at the design layout in relation to the packaging it will be printed on.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, make sure that more than one person reviews proofs before they&#8217;re approved and the final files are sent to be printed. A second proof-reader with a fresh perspective may catch things that were overlooked.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"subscription-hero-snippet image-on-left\" style=\"background: #000630\"><div class=\"title centered\">WHICH PACKAGING IS BEST?<\/div><div class=\"main-content\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.crowdspring.com\/marketing\/landing-page\/crowdspring-case-study-regine-pack-260-transparent.png\" alt=\"high quality product packaging for world's best tweezers\"\/><\/div><div class=\"form-wrapper\"><div class=\"subtitle\">Only 20% of people answer all 5 questions correctly.<br\/><br\/>Think you can get a perfect score?<\/div><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/crowdspring.typeform.com\/to\/HaoGywen\">Take the free quiz now!<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<h3>Packaging Mistake #4 &#8211; Impossible to Open<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_32428\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32428\" class=\"wp-image-32428 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125629\/wrap_rage_example.jpg\" alt=\"woman is unable to open package\" width=\"700\" height=\"496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125629\/wrap_rage_example.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125629\/wrap_rage_example-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125629\/wrap_rage_example-640x453.jpg 640w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125629\/wrap_rage_example-400x283.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-32428\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of Wikipedia<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In some ways, humans are simple creatures. We like things to be easy.<\/p>\n<p>And yet, some packaging designs ignore this cardinal rule of human nature by being outrageously difficult to open. You know the ones &#8211; and you hate them.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s even a name for the feeling consumers experience when they encounter one of these hard-to-open packages &#8211; &#8220;wrap rage.&#8221; But, as fun as &#8220;wrap rage&#8221; is to say, it&#8217;s not fun to experience.<\/p>\n<p>And, even if you&#8217;re not a master of marketing psychology, it should be fairly clear that making your customers feel rage is a bad way to encourage repeat business.<\/p>\n<p>Making it easy for customers to remove your packaging and access the product inside is an important part of creating a positive user experience.<\/p>\n<h4>Avoid This Mistake:<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Being mindful of the customer experience from the beginning of the decision-making process.<\/strong> As we point out in our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/starting-a-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how to start a business<\/a>, give consumers a reason to remember your brand and seek you out. Test out packaging options before committing to a full run.<\/p>\n<p>And, choose a packaging option that will protect your product while still allowing consumers to open it without a rage-induced melt-down.<\/p>\n<h3>Packaging Mistake #5 &#8211; Lack of Differentiation<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_32419\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32419\" class=\"wp-image-32419 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125631\/nutrichoice.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125631\/nutrichoice.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125631\/nutrichoice-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125631\/nutrichoice-640x336.jpg 640w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27125631\/nutrichoice-400x210.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-32419\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of Hungry Forever<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The goal of any product packaging is to catch a potential buyer&#8217;s eyes.<\/p>\n<p>But, if your packaging looks just like the competition&#8217;s, it is likely to go overlooked. Or, customers may even choose your competitor by mistake.<\/p>\n<p>In the example above, it&#8217;s nearly impossible to tell the difference between the two cookies. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/logo-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">logo design<\/a> for each is tiny and unremarkable while the color on the packaging looks nearly identical. Neither design stands out.<\/p>\n<p>People often don&#8217;t pay close attention &#8211; and we&#8217;re all guilty of distracted shopping. In fact, if you&#8217;re like me, you may not even remember brands. I get &#8220;the blue one&#8221; or &#8220;the one that&#8217;s mostly green with a little bit of white.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Following that shopping logic, it&#8217;s easy to see how look-alike packaging like the example above could cause trouble for your product sales.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s vital to be visually distinct from your competition &#8211; don&#8217;t make the mistake of blending in.<\/p>\n<h4>Avoid This Mistake:<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Stand out with custom packaging design.<\/strong> If you want your product to stand out on shelves and be memorable to consumers, you must make design choices based on your unique brand identity. Capturing your brand essence in your packaging will require a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/package-graphics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">custom design<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Leverage a crowdsourcing design platform (like crowdspring) to obtain many possible designs to choose from at a price that&#8217;s 10x to 50x less than working with an agency.<\/p>\n<p>And, don&#8217;t design your packaging in a vacuum. Pay attention to what your competition is doing &#8211; and avoid designs that are too similar.<\/p>\n<h3>Wrapping up<\/h3>\n<p>Packaging design is a vital sales tool. Make sure your packaging is making the right impression on consumers &#8211; and <em>not<\/em> undermining your sales.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about good packaging design, packaging trends, and creating an awesome unboxing experience, check out these articles:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/packaging-design-brand-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Telling Your Brand Story Through Packaging Design: These 3 Businesses Are Doing It Right<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/packaging-design-trends-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">10 Bigges Packaging Design Trends for 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/packaging-unboxing-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 Rules for Designing an Unforgettable Unboxing Experience for Your Brand<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/how-it-works\/?utm_source=csblog&utm_medium=design&utm_campaign=cta\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35262\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/06164945\/small-business-blog-master-cta.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Poor product packaging leads to lost sales and revenue. 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