Mary Jane is here to stay. It’s hard not to notice that marijuana is being legalized in more and more places throughout the U.S.. It was first legalized in Colorado and Washington in 2012, with Oregon, Washington D.C., and Alaska following soon after. 27 states now allow medical marijuana, as well. While the cannabis smokers… Continue Reading
Customers really care about sustainability when they are thinking about which products to buy. Global warming and climate change are on everyone’s minds. That’s why it’s so important to think about sustainability when choosing how to package your products. Luckily, there are many creative solutions that will help you create more sustainable packaging. Make… Continue Reading
Did you know that the nutrition labels in the U.S. haven’t changed for 20 years? In the past 2 decades, scientists and researchers have made a lot of discoveries about how different ingredients affect our health, and the FDA is finally requiring package labels to reflect that research. Nutrition label changes What’s staying the… Continue Reading
You’ve created an amazing, one-of-a-kind food or beauty product, and you want to make sure that no one else can take your ideas to profit from them or compete with you. You know there are a variety of ways to protect yourself, but you’re not sure which you need. Maybe a copyright or a trademark?… Continue Reading
Over the last several years, ecommerce has exploded into a multi-billion dollar industry. And it is only expected to grow. According to Entrepreneur.com, in 2010 ecommerce retail totaled at $163.7 billion, and those numbers are projected to increase to $491.5 billion by 2018. However, this doesn’t mean your business will automatically be booming if you… Continue Reading
There is a lot of debate on the web about email vs. social media marketing. Both can be combined in your marketing strategy. But to know how to effectively build our businesses we must look at the numbers and see where to focus our resources. And as we know, the world of technology is changing… Continue Reading
As a graphic designer, I am always seeking new things to inspire my work. For me I get that most often from new experiences like traveling to different countries. This last trip was to Bolivia. Bolivia was filled with rich history that comes from its 36 different indigenous ethnicities. With my background both in graphic… Continue Reading
As we discussed in Custom is King in 2017!, the demand for customized products is on the rise. This means that brands are being required to niche in different demographics. Knowing your target market The most successful small business owners understand that only a certain number of people will be interested in their product… Continue Reading
In addition to choosing a stunning design for your packaging, your package copy needs to sizzle. Over the years, I’ve picked up some key insights into what type of copy works best in the design of your packaging. Designers and copywriters make a dynamic duo…we sometimes end up working side by side and learn a… Continue Reading
What does it mean to have intelligent packaging? Beyond the basic function of containing an item and telling what it is, brands are beginning to make packaging that’s able to communicate new in-depth information to the consumer. Sensing, recording, and detection devices that monitor changes in the product or the environment are being added to… Continue Reading