The Visionary Package [Hardcover]

The retail market is in a revolution which is creating new opportunities in a world of direct connections, where information is exchanged instantly and geography is no longer a barrier. This book contains valuable information and guidelines for marketers, retailers, manufacturers, designers and communication professionals in relation to new opportunities for brands and products through packaging, brand identity and creativity.Introduction : What is Visionary Packaging? PART I: A SHORT BUT IMPORTANT HISTORY OF PACKAGING The Ubiquitous Package The Evolution of Packaging The Power of Branded Packaging PART II: THE CONSUMER MINDSET AND PACKAGING Package Design and the Consumer Consumer Attitudes and Concerns A Broader View Emotional Purchasing The Lifestyle Influence PART III: CONNECTING THE PACKAGE WITH THE CONSUMER Shaping Up The Package in the Retail Store Wal-Mart and Everyone Else Packaging as a Promotional Tool The Package on the Road PART IV: TRENDS IN VISIONARY PACKAGING Brand Packaging The Obvious is not Always Obvious The Designer as a Business Partner Packaging Politics Virtual Package Management All You Need to Know PART V: THE FUTURE OF VISIONARY PACKAGING Packaging Opportunities and Challenges What's Ahead? The Information Bubble The Digital Package New Challenges for Marketers and Package Designers Ready-Get Set-GO!

'The Visionary Package will inspire marketers and designers to 'let their imagination soar' to achieve new, unique and visionary concepts in both product development and the packaging of these products.' - Tim Canning, Vice President, Retail Marketing, McKesson Corporation

'The Visionary Package does an excellent job of making readers take a second look at the shopping environment they so often take for granted. The Visionary Package is a must read for marketers as well as members, and future members, of the design community.' - Elliot Young, Chairman, Perception Research Services International

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