NEW DESIGN FORUM:
Frequent Design Changes and Consumer Perceptions - What are the keys to managing frequent package design updates so brand messages do not become diluted? [more]

FEBRUARY FORUM RESULTS:
When Is a Brand Extension Not a Brand Extension? - PepsiCo recently introduced G2, a line of low-calorie sports energy beverages. [more]

DESIGN:
TricorBraun Redesigns Elmer’s Glue Squeeze Bottle and Captures Award [more]

BUSINESS NEWS:
Kodak Announces Intent to Acquire Design2Launch [more]

STRUCTURE:
Smart Design's OXO Good Grips Utility Knife Wins Universal Design Award [more]

COMPONENT:
Qosmedix Lint-Free Cosmetic Pad Ideal for Gentle Single-Handed Cleansing [more]

World Wide Packaging Introduces Patented TPE Slant Tip Lip Gloss Tubes [more]

MATERIAL:
Alcan Packaging Achieves Improved Seal Integrity for Marinated Meat [more]

SUSTAINABILITY:
Twenty Global Industry Leaders to Participate in ‘Future for Sustainable Packaging’ Report [more]

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Sun Chemical’s Global Color Innovation Webinar Series Available for Free on Package Design Website [more]

Alcan Packaging Taps Jim Rooney for V.P. Marketing Post [more]

In-Mold Decorating Association Announces Second Annual Awards Competition [more]

Applebrandsource Relaunched as Fresh New Branding Agency READY366 [more]

FSEA Presents 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award to Industry Veteran Fred Isler [more]

DESIGN PODCAST:
Monadnock Announces Masters Volume III on Design, Democracy, and Differentiation [more]

TOOLBOX:
Designer’s Toolbox Sponsor of the Week - BASF Corporation [more]

SOFTWARE:
Callas Software Introduces New Line Up of PDF/A solutions at AIIM/OnDemand [more]

CALENDAR: For a summary of the most important upcoming package design events, click here.