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  1. Consistency between Form and Content<\/strong>
    The packaging should clearly reflect the product inside. The design should be straightforward and vivid, so that the product can be easily identified from the packaging.<\/li>\n\n
  2. Showcase the Product<\/strong>
    There are two primary ways to showcase a product:
    a. Use realistic, high-quality photos to represent the product. For items like chocolates, candies, or canned foods, vivid photos that capture the product\u2019s color, shape, and appeal can make it look irresistible.
    b. Directly display the product itself. Transparent or windowed packaging is popular in food, textiles, and light industrial products, allowing customers to see the product clearly.<\/li>\n\n
  3. Detailed Text Information<\/strong>
    The packaging should include detailed information about the product, such as ingredients, composition, benefits, usage, and care instructions. Where necessary, simple illustrations should be included to enhance clarity.<\/li>\n\n
  4. Emphasize Brand Colors<\/strong>
    In addition to using transparent packaging or realistic photos to show the product\u2019s natural color, it\u2019s essential to use colors that represent the overall product category. These colors should help consumers quickly recognize and associate the product with a specific category or brand.<\/li>\n\n
  5. “Family” Style Packaging<\/strong>
    For products produced by the same company or under the same brand, the packaging should maintain a consistent style, regardless of the product\u2019s variety, size, or shape. This includes using similar packaging designs and colors to create a unified brand impression.<\/li>\n\n
  6. Functional Design<\/strong>
    Functional design in packaging should focus on the following aspects:
    a. Protection<\/strong>: Ensuring the packaging protects against moisture, mold, insects, shock, leakage, breakage, and compression.
    b. Convenience<\/strong>: The packaging should be easy for stores to display and for customers to carry and use.
    c. Sales Appeal<\/strong>: The packaging should effectively “sell” the product without the need for a salesperson. The visuals and text on the packaging should communicate enough information for customers to understand the product and make a purchase decision.<\/li><\/ol>

    The design should use simple lines, vibrant characters, and well-matched colors to leave a lasting impression on the consumer.<\/p>

    For Reding Packaging customers, this topic is most useful when it is connected to real packaging production: material selection, printing, finishing, sample proofing, quality control and export packing for custom labels, stickers, paper bags and packaging boxes.<\/p>

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    Custom printed packaging connects material choice, structure and brand presentation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>

    Packaging Color Design<\/h3>

    Color plays a vital role in packaging design. In a highly competitive market, color helps products stand out, attract consumers, stimulate purchase intent, and enhance brand memory. Japanese color expert Hiroshi Daichi outlined eight key requirements for packaging color design:<\/p>

    1. The color should make the product easily recognizable among competing items.<\/li>\n\n
    2. The color should effectively represent the product inside.<\/li>\n\n
    3. The color should harmonize with other design elements and convey the product\u2019s quality and value.<\/li>\n\n
    4. The color should be appealing to the target consumer demographic.<\/li>\n\n
    5. The color should have high visibility and contrast, especially to make text stand out.<\/li>\n\n
    6. The effect of individual packaging should look good both on its own and when stacked with others.<\/li>\n\n
    7. The color should remain vibrant in different market environments and display settings.<\/li>\n\n
    8. The color should not be limited by color management or printing processes, maintaining consistent results.<\/li><\/ol>

      As consumer needs diversify and markets become more segmented, brand packaging design has become more stringent and detailed. Consumer goods can be divided into three major categories, each with specific color design requirements:<\/p>