The Front Panel

by Marianne Klimchuk

Good package design becomes the best representative of the brand and product, so packages should always be up front in all media outlets. [more]

Designer's Corner

by David Studeman

Today's consumers are jaded shoppers who now want brands that relate to them and that connect with both their minds and hearts. [more]

Global Trendsetters: European Media Packaging

by Elizabeth Toppin

European music and movie package designers often have greater freedom because of shorter runs, while premium packaging is taking hold. [more]

Profile: Continental Packaging Solutions

by Debora Toth

Continental has a systematic approach to functional packaging innovation, as well as to production and distribution efficiencies. [more]

Business: Mergers and Acquisitions

by Noel Jeffrey

Is the recent rash of design firm mergers a harbinger of a bigger wave to come, or simply a minor realignment of business goals and strengths? [more]

Research: Consumer-Driven

by Gary Grossman

There are ways to take consumer research to the next level and empower subjects to brainstorm, innovate, and develop user-friendly packages. [more]

Workflow: Paperboard Handbook

by James Brown

The Ideas and Innovation handbook has become a reliable and comprehensive tool that is used by academics and design professionals alike. [more]

Wow! What a Package

by Lynn Dornblaser

The humble stand-up pouch has gone gourmet with a new brand of shelf-stable, home-style soups and sauces named "Look What We Found!" [more]

Spotlights

A look at the products, packages, and technologies making news in a sampling of key packaging fields.

Food & Beverage: Breckenridge Vanilla Porter
Technology: Digital Printing on Tins
Housewares: Simple-fix Glue Pens
Pharmaceutical: Hyland's Homeopathic Care
Food & Beverage: Heinz Fridge Fit Bottles
Featured Awards Program: Foil-Stamping and Embossing Association's Gold Leaf Awards

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