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The "New Normal" is Permanent

The “New Normal” is Permanent: How COVID is Shifting Consumer Behaviors, Now and Forever

When the global pandemic hit, many industries saw disruption. Our society experienced major changes in every aspect of our lives, from work to shopping to social interaction. Months later, we’ve entered into a “new normal.” But is the new normal here to stay? As we get used to the changes we’ve experienced and adjust our preferences, consumer behavior is changing

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Whether you looking for a clean, minimalist design or a bold, patterned design for your packaging, we can help! 2020 design trends are pointing to stronger patterns and illustrations that create greater emotional connection with the customer and stand apart from competitors.  When you partner with us we’ll help you achieve both. Our award-winning designs have established us as a

6 Trends That Will Change How We Eat and Look in 2020

6 Trends That Will Change How We Eat and Look in 2020

This Year’s Buzzword: Climate-Conscious A sense of climate urgency continues to build in 2020 and will impact the market decisions of consumers in a major way this year — how they eat, travel, and what they use on their bodies. As consumers make choices to reflect their individual climate commitments, this year will not only be about going organic, but

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Why accessible products are important

It might feel impossible to think back to a time when consumers didn’t have many product options to choose from. Now with mega-stores like Amazon, it feels like possibilities are limitless. But for millions of Americans with disabilities and limitations, there are still only limited accessible product options. People with limitations or disabilities have largely been left out of the

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Woman on Board: Why California’s new law makes good business sense

Making History Hundreds of bills are passed every year, so it takes a very noteworthy bill to catch attention and spark a nationwide conversation. One such bill, proposed in California, passed into law on September 30th. And even though it has been several weeks since it became law, people are still talking about its implications. California’s Governor Jerry Brown signed

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How cashier-less shopping will change the customer experience

Everyone’s favorite online retailer is making waves yet again. Industry giant Amazon is expanding beyond e-commerce with cashier-less brick-and-mortar stores. And while this may sound very surprisingly, it actually makes sense. Brick-and-Mortar Even though people have been relying on online shopping more and more, most spending still occurs in physical stores. To capitalize on this potential, Amazon has begun rolling

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Winner of Three Awards, Two Brands

Celebrating Three Wins in a Packaging Competition We are thrilled to announce that our 42 Dubonnet and Farafina brands have won three awards in a packaging competition this year. These awards are a testament to the hard work, creativity, and excellence that went into designing and producing our award-winning packages. We have been selected as winner of 3 awards this

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Who Cares About Sustainability?

The Importance of Sustainability As an eco friendly packaging design company, more and more of our clients are wanting custom eco friendly packaging. Now more than ever, consumers are becoming conscious about the environmental impact of the products they buy. Light is being shed on the waste created from production on every kind of product, from clothes to toys to

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Inspiration from Bolivia

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 design and costume design, I

A Taste of Cuba

Last month, I took my first trip to Cuba. As a package designer, I am always fascinated what grocery stores and shops look like in other countries. Like my trips to Sweden or Turkey, but Cuba was different. A short trip…less than an hour flight and only 90 miles from the tip of the Florida keys, but truly another world…another