When it comes to feeding back to your packaging design agency, what is the best way?

Feeding back on designs can be a very tricky process. Especially if there are multiple levels of sign off within the company. How do you amalgamate all of the feedback in a single minded way?

How do you ensure that none of the feedback contradicts, that it is consistent and captures all of the key points objectively rather than subjectively?

From point of view of the client, you may have to collate information from multiple stakeholders.

From an agency side, some of the lead design routes could get thrown out at an early stage just because there’s one minor component that isn’t liked by the client. Often, with a few slight tweaks these issues can be ironed out and the design developed rather than have an entire big idea confined to the dustbin because of one element.

How to feedback efficiently and effectively is an age old problem and a conversation I have a lot with clients.

In essence, most problems can be solved, that is as long as you understand what the problem is. The key is to find a good way of defining exactly what the issue is.

Here is our tried and trusted method that we use at Slice design. It’s not a fancy trademarked process, but a simple approach we like to use that is rooted in both logic and reason.

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When it comes to launching a brand, getting your brand name right can be the difference between success or failure?

In today's competitive marketplace, effective brand naming is a crucial element of successful product marketing and brand strategy.

A well-crafted brand name can significantly impact consumer perception, product recognition, and overall brand success. This article explores the best practices in brand naming, highlighting its importance in conveying product identity and consumer benefits, while also addressing potential pitfalls to avoid.

A memorable brand name is indeed "gold dust" in the world of marketing. It serves as the primary identifier for your product, facilitating both consumer requests and recommendations. As a key component of your brand's identity, the name becomes a powerful tool for brand recall, combining visual and verbal elements to create a lasting impression.

The name you choose for your brand should be an integral part of a wider design ecosystem. Consistency across all brand touch points is paramount, ensuring that the tone of voice and visual representation align seamlessly with the chosen name. This cohesive approach strengthens brand recognition and helps build a strong, unified brand identity.

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When it comes to packaging design, what does sustainability or being sustainable actually mean?

So, what exactly does 'sustainability' or to 'be sustainable' actually mean when it comes to packaging for consumer goods?

Is it about the carbon footprint? Is it about the energy consumed at manufacture? Is it about how the products are packaging, recycled and disposed of, or is a mixture of all?

If you asked most consumers, or even experts in the industry what it means to 'be sustainable', they’d be hard-pressed to answer.

The simple truth is, if you pin down a consumer on actual carbon data and overall 'carbon saved' on one packaging format versus another they would have no idea whether this was a significant or moderate improvement.

I suppose this comes down to brands and especially manufacturers to educate consumers and explain exactly what some of these figures mean in real terms and also some of the trade-offs when it comes to trying to achieve them.

This conundrum was brought to light recently when the curiosity got the better of me and I decided to open up one of those snazzy paper wine bottles. The truth I found out is that its not strictly a 'paper bottle' but a clam shell covering a pouch.

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