{"id":14068,"date":"2024-03-17T17:39:40","date_gmt":"2024-03-17T17:39:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/143.244.150.201\/?p=14068"},"modified":"2024-03-25T12:27:22","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T12:27:22","slug":"8-packaging-design-mistakes-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/8-packaging-design-mistakes-to-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Packaging Design Mistakes to Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2009, Tropicana tried its way into rebranding its design to a more minimal design. The new packaging featured a minimalist design with a plain white background, a simple logo, and a small image of an orange.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14069 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/tropicana-image.png\" alt=\"Tropicana packaging comparison\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/tropicana-image.png 800w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/tropicana-image-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/tropicana-image-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebrandingjournal.com\/2015\/05\/what-to-learn-from-tropicanas-packaging-redesign-failure\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite a good intention to revitalize the brand, it did not work out well for them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consumers reacted negatively to the minimalist design, as it led to a lot of confusion and frustration. The new design did not reflect Tropicana\u2019s identity, nor did it reflect that it was a juice box. The large image of an orange with a straw sticking out, did it no good either. They even saw a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebrandingjournal.com\/2015\/05\/what-to-learn-from-tropicanas-packaging-redesign-failure\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> drop in revenue as a result.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wasting no time, Tropicana went back to its old packaging as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Case studies like these remind us that packaging design is a hefty task and should avoid any mistakes possible. That\u2019s why we brought this guide for you to make the process smoother.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-67c58099d49ab\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-67c58099d49ab\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/8-packaging-design-mistakes-to-avoid\/#Why_should_you_avoid_making_mistakes_in_packaging\" title=\"Why should you avoid making mistakes in packaging?\">Why should you avoid making mistakes in packaging?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/8-packaging-design-mistakes-to-avoid\/#1_Increased_Wastage\" title=\"1. Increased Wastage\">1. Increased Wastage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/8-packaging-design-mistakes-to-avoid\/#2_Bad_Reputation\" title=\"2. Bad Reputation\">2. Bad Reputation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/8-packaging-design-mistakes-to-avoid\/#3_Reduced_sales\" title=\"3. Reduced sales\">3. Reduced sales<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/8-packaging-design-mistakes-to-avoid\/#4_Consumer_Discomfort_and_Negative_Reviews\" title=\"4. Consumer Discomfort and Negative Reviews\">4. Consumer Discomfort and Negative Reviews<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/8-packaging-design-mistakes-to-avoid\/#5_Lack_of_product_differentiation\" title=\"5. Lack of product differentiation\">5. Lack of product differentiation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/8-packaging-design-mistakes-to-avoid\/#Dodge_These_8_Common_Mistakes_in_Packaging_Design\" title=\"Dodge These 8 Common Mistakes in Packaging Design\">Dodge These 8 Common Mistakes in Packaging Design<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/8-packaging-design-mistakes-to-avoid\/#1_Generic_design\" title=\"1. Generic design\">1. Generic design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/8-packaging-design-mistakes-to-avoid\/#2_Misleading_and_Misrepresentation\" title=\"2. Misleading and Misrepresentation\">2. Misleading and Misrepresentation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/8-packaging-design-mistakes-to-avoid\/#3_Improper_spacing_fonts_and_visual_elements\" title=\"3. Improper spacing, fonts, and visual elements\">3. Improper spacing, fonts, and visual elements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/8-packaging-design-mistakes-to-avoid\/#4_Unbalanced_packaging\" title=\"4. Unbalanced packaging\">4. Unbalanced packaging<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/8-packaging-design-mistakes-to-avoid\/#5_Confusing_packaging\" title=\"5. Confusing packaging\">5. Confusing packaging<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/8-packaging-design-mistakes-to-avoid\/#6_Wrong_type_of_material_and_structure\" title=\"6. Wrong type of material and structure\">6. Wrong type of material and structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/8-packaging-design-mistakes-to-avoid\/#7_Typos\" title=\"7. Typos\">7. Typos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/8-packaging-design-mistakes-to-avoid\/#8_Unreadable_print\" title=\"8. Unreadable print\">8. Unreadable print<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/8-packaging-design-mistakes-to-avoid\/#To_conclude\" title=\"To conclude\">To conclude<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_you_avoid_making_mistakes_in_packaging\"><\/span><b>Why should you avoid making mistakes in packaging?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At some point, we all have seen that \u201cthe internet never forgets\u201d. It is one of the major reasons why a packaging design mistake could become a nightmare for your company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, let us understand the biggest implications of mistakes in packaging design:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Increased_Wastage\"><\/span><b>1. Increased Wastage<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per a recent study, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20211014005090\/en\/Recent-Study-Reveals-More-Than-a-Third-of-Global-Consumers-Are-Willing-to-Pay-More-for-Sustainability-as-Demand-Grows-for-Environmentally-Friendly-Alternatives\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of people globally value sustainability as one of the important criteria when they make a purchase decision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, packaging blunders make the company go the other way by increasing wastage significantly. Wastage is not just in terms of materials used but also the resources invested in the entire process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the product packaging\u2019s quality is poor it can lead to spoilage of the product. In the worst-case scenario, you might have to recall the entire batch. Such cases waste a lot of monetary and natural resources. Consequently, also harms the sustainability goals of the company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Bad_Reputation\"><\/span><b>2. Bad Reputation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With social media spreading news like wildfire, any slip-up quickly goes viral. This makes it incredibly tough for businesses to control how customers and the public perceive them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a company messes up its packaging, everyone takes notice. The criticism and negative comments pour in from all directions. This not only damages their reputation but also shakes the trust customers have in them. That&#8217;s why companies must be extra careful and avoid such blunders in their packaging designs altogether.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Reduced_sales\"><\/span><b>3. Reduced sales<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a survey by Ipsos, it was found that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipsos.com\/en-us\/news-polls\/Most-Americans-Say-That-the-Design-of-a-Products-Packaging-Often-Influences-Their-Purchase-Decisions#:~:text=Most%20Americans%20agree%20that%20the%20design%20of%20a%20product%E2%80%99s%20packaging%20(72%25)%20and%20the%20materials%20used%20to%20package%20a%20product%20(67%25)%20often%20influence%20their%20purchase%20decisions%20when%20selecting%20which%20products%20to%20buy.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">72%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Americans believed that the product\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/top-10-expert-tips-to-create-effective-cpg-packaging-design\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">packaging design<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> affected their purchase decision. So, we cannot deny the correlation between the product\u2019s packaging and the revenue generated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the packaging design has any mistakes, it creates a lack of trust from the potential consumers. When they are hesitant, they might not prefer to purchase your product. As a result, there is an instant effect on sales and revenue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Consumer_Discomfort_and_Negative_Reviews\"><\/span><b>4. Consumer Discomfort and Negative Reviews<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technical glitches in packaging, like difficulty opening or closing, can cause real discomfort for consumers. Such packaging errors can not only frustrate the customers but also leave them with a poor product experience. Ultimately, it tarnishes the brand&#8217;s image.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14070 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/barbie.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/barbie.webp 700w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/barbie-300x225.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plasticstoday.com\/packaging\/packaging-problems-how-do-you-open-this-thing-\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children&#8217;s toys are often notoriously hard to open. These toys typically use tough plastic that leaves sharp edges when cut. This poses a safety risk as it can easily injure a child&#8217;s hands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such incidents often build up negative reviews online and offline. These reviews can make a prospect think twice before purchasing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Lack_of_product_differentiation\"><\/span><b>5. Lack of product differentiation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A well-designed package can set a product apart on the shelf. It has the power to stand out from other products in the same category.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14071 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mayonnaise-lack-of-differentiation.jpg\" alt=\"mayonnaise lack of differentiation\" width=\"302\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mayonnaise-lack-of-differentiation.jpg 302w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mayonnaise-lack-of-differentiation-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.logicode.co.za\/shoppers-fooled-into-buying-products-with-similar-packaging\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if your design is generic and similar to other products in the same line, like the mayonnaise shown above, consumers might mistake your product for someone else\u2019s. Simply put, a similar design creates confusion which can reduce sales.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"14112\" class=\"elementor elementor-14112\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-642422c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"642422c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d78ffd8\" data-id=\"d78ffd8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2efd83f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2efd83f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Deliver accurate &amp; compliant<br>label artwork with GoVisually<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-965c2d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"965c2d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Experience the simplicity of artwork\nreview and approval process\u200b <\/h5>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-132d983 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"132d983\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: calc(62.50684931506849% + 42px); height: 0;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/demo.govisually.com\/embed\/clu0ayvhs09xgfk7q7gtn88og\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"true\" mozallowfullscreen=\"true\" allowfullscreen style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5789959 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5789959\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/?utm_source=supademo&#038;utm_medium=supademo&#038;utm_campaign=label\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Learn more<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bdfea6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3bdfea6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/demo\/?utm_source=supademo&amp;utm_medium=supademo&amp;utm_campaign=label#\">Book demo<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dodge_These_8_Common_Mistakes_in_Packaging_Design\"><\/span><b>Dodge These 8 Common Mistakes in Packaging Design<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Generic_design\"><\/span><b>1. Generic design<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you use a generic <\/span><b>CPG packaging design<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your product, it will not differentiate your product from similar ones on the shelf. Take this one, for example:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14072 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/meds-generic-packaging.jpg\" alt=\"meds generic packaging\" width=\"453\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/meds-generic-packaging.jpg 453w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/meds-generic-packaging-276x300.jpg 276w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/CrappyDesign\/comments\/6mjvc8\/well_my_night_was_almost_ruined\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they take the wrong pill due to confusing packaging, they will regret buying from your brand big time. Not only does it create a negative impression, but it also starts a chain of bad-mouthing, which can lose you a current customer and potential prospects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another such example:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14073 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Lack-of-Differentiation-cookies-1.jpg\" alt=\"Lack-of-Differentiation cookies (1)\" width=\"900\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Lack-of-Differentiation-cookies-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Lack-of-Differentiation-cookies-1-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Lack-of-Differentiation-cookies-1-768x683.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerpeople.com\/blog\/packaging-design-mistake\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>How to avoid designing generic packaging?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can easily avoid such mistakes by conducting market research before designing your product.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the data you collect in the surveys, you can discover the design trends of the product line and get ideas for your packaging. You can use these trends to merge with elements of your brand\u2019s identity and create a unique design for the product.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can even conduct <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/imotions.com\/blog\/learning\/best-practice\/how-to-do-product-testing-in-store-shelf-testing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shelf tests<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to understand customer perceptions of the product to see if the product is being picked up in the store.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Misleading_and_Misrepresentation\"><\/span><b>2. Misleading and Misrepresentation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are so many instances where brands have tried to misrepresent or mislead what they offer. This could be in terms of quantity provided or the ingredients used.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14074 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/morello.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/morello.png 640w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/morello-211x300.png 211w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.com\/blog\/packaging-label\/bad-packaging-design\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14075 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/misleading-Dove.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/misleading-Dove.jpg 700w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/misleading-Dove-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/misleading-Dove-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/misleading-Dove-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/misleading-Dove-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/misleading-Dove-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/false-misleading-packaging-design\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such packaging designs can be mistaken for the ethical values the company follows in general. Once, a customer feels betrayed, it takes a lot of time to gain the respect back.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s because it could lead to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decreased consumer trust and loyalty.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal consequences and potential penalties.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty gaining and sustaining market share.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why it is said that misrepresentation is one mistake that has the worst long-term effects on the brand\u2019s image.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being smart when designing these products is okay. However, misleading consumers by building false expectations is not the same. The consequences are larger than the short-term profits it might gain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to avoid this?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure all product information is visible and accurate on the packaging.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regularly gather and consider customer reviews to address any concerns about misrepresentation promptly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement strict quality control measures to make sure that the packaging and actual product are consistent\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Improper_spacing_fonts_and_visual_elements\"><\/span><b>3. Improper spacing, fonts, and visual elements<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design issues, especially in the case of how the packaging looks, can create a lot of havoc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take this, for example:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14077 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/burn-gel.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"631\" height=\"669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/burn-gel.png 631w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/burn-gel-283x300.png 283w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/burn-gel-24x24.png 24w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 631px) 100vw, 631px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/in.pinterest.com\/pin\/840413980457667726\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is supposed to be a burn gel. But you have to put in a conscious effort to read it right.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only does it create confusion, but the company also becomes the joke of the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if the packaging you have designed is unintuitive and has spacing or alignment issues, it can create discomfort for the users. Such discomfort can make them hesitant to pick up the product from the shelves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to design the packaging with balanced spaces and fonts?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid this, use grid spacing to create a balanced design.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can even conduct consumer surveys to understand how consumer feels about the product, and what affects their purchase decisions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prefer using fonds that are easily readable. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boia.org\/blog\/best-fonts-to-use-for-website-accessibility\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bureau of Internet Accessibility<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggests that Times New Roman, Verdana, and Open Sans are a few of the most easily readable fonts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Unbalanced_packaging\"><\/span><b>4. Unbalanced packaging<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to packaging design, the right material balance is important to reduce unnecessary wastage. This goes for both &#8211; monetary and material wastage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redundant wastage is particularly common in the packaging of goods ordered from e-commerce websites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a look at this one:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14078 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sephora_packaging-sample-unbalanced.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sephora_packaging-sample-unbalanced.jpg 600w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sephora_packaging-sample-unbalanced-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sephora_packaging-sample-unbalanced-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sephora_packaging-sample-unbalanced-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sephora_packaging-sample-unbalanced-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sephora_packaging-sample-unbalanced-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/packhelp.com\/bad-packaging\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this, packaging so many layers are used to pack just one small makeup sample. This is a classic example of imbalance. These additional layers are simply going to be disposed of by the consumer. For environmentally conscious consumers, this also creates a negative product experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to get the perfect balance in packaging materials used?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid this it&#8217;s important to understand the perfect balance required. To get this balance, you can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conduct rigorous testing with real-world scenarios. Such testing will not only ensure product integrity but should also improve consumer satisfaction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try considering materials with minimal environmental impact, such as recycled paper or compostable plastics.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Confusing_packaging\"><\/span><b>5. Confusing packaging<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A packaging\u2019s design should clearly reflect the product inside. An overcomplicated design just creates needless confusion. It could be because, in an overloaded design you have no idea what to focus on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a look at these:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14079 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Busy-Packaging-Design.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Busy-Packaging-Design.jpg 900w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Busy-Packaging-Design-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Busy-Packaging-Design-768x725.jpg 768w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Busy-Packaging-Design-24x24.jpg 24w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerpeople.com\/blog\/packaging-design-mistake\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the first look, no one can tell what the product is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good packaging should be intuitive and help consumers find out what the product is at first glance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to avoid a confusing packaging?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use graphics that directly depict the product inside the packaging.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid abstract or overly stylized designs that obscure the product&#8217;s identity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put yourself in the shoes of the consumer and consider what information would be most helpful and relevant to them. Design with their needs and preferences in mind to create packaging that resonates with them.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Wrong_type_of_material_and_structure\"><\/span><b>6. Wrong type of material and structure<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14080 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/confusing-packaging.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"836\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/confusing-packaging.webp 836w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/confusing-packaging-300x216.webp 300w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/confusing-packaging-768x553.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stringlabscreative.com\/bad-packaging-designs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cans for engine oil?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At first glance, any can looks like a beverage because that\u2019s how we are conditioned.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such mistakes of the wrong type of material used can create unnecessary confusion, again. If consumers mistakenly use the product for unintended purposes, such as drinking engine oil from a can designed for beverages, it could pose serious safety hazards and health risks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to avoid using the wrong type of material?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prevent this, you can conduct market research and surveys to find the type of design consumers prefer most. This will help you streamline your choices and push you to make a more successful design choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Typos\"><\/span><b>7. Typos<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typos are mistakes that can be easily avoided by proofreading the content of the design. Some typos are negligible and are ignored. However, others can create a lasting impact on the way consumers look at the company\u2019s strife for quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a look at these two products:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14081 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/minis-typo.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/minis-typo.webp 500w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/minis-typo-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywritingtips.com\/7-packaging-label-errors\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It should have been Cream Classics Minis. Instead, it is \u201cmini\u2019s.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such small errors might make the consumers rethink the product and brand quality. They might think that if the brand is negligent about something like this, it might as well not be a good brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, the same mistake can be seen here:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14082 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/flat-antenna-typo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/flat-antenna-typo.jpg 400w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/flat-antenna-typo-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywritingtips.com\/7-packaging-label-errors\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>How to avoid typos in the packaging?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carefully proofread all text and content in the design before finalizing.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use spell-checking tools and enlist multiple individuals to review for errors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a style guide outlining preferred spellings, punctuation rules, and formatting conventions. This will help you to maintain consistency across all materials used by all the products of the same brand<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Unreadable_print\"><\/span><b>8. Unreadable print<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Print and text that is difficult to read pose a great risk, especially in consumable products like foods and beverages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14083 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/illegibile-print-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"652\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/illegibile-print-1.png 652w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/illegibile-print-1-300x198.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/packwire.com\/blog\/packaging-design-mistakes-avoid\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if the food label has ingredients written in a font that is difficult to read or has a small font size, then people might ignore its potential allergens.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Illegible prints and labels like these can affect the consumer\u2019s health if they get a bad reaction. This can lead to bad word-of-mouth if the consumer is affected by it and brings this to the public attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to improve the readability of the packaging?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always keep essential information like ingredients, license information, and possible allergens in easy-to-read fonts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test readability under different lighting conditions and viewing angles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use high-contrast colors between text and background to improve readability<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_conclude\"><\/span><b>To conclude<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The competitiveness of the consumer goods industry makes it a sector where only the best packaging designs can exist. Competitors not only fight to be spotted first on shelves but also to be remembered by the consumers. This strife is why CPG companies need to be extremely cautious when making their <\/span><b>CPG packaging design.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the <\/span><b>CPG packaging design<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> goes wrong, it will make your company look bad and maybe a meme. Not only does this give a bad reputation, but it also reduces sales and revenue instantly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That&#8217;s why designing packaging is one of the toughest tasks. A designer has to live up to a lot of conditions and details expected in an ideal design. Some of the most important points are that the packaging should be:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">easy to use,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clearly reflect the brand&#8217;s identity,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and communicate the purpose of the product clearly to the target audience.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the design perfectly balances these conditions, then it can make the consumer experience a good one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, to achieve the perfect design, companies should avoid any kind of mistakes possible as well. That\u2019s why we brought this guide for you, to discuss the 8 common mistakes in <\/span><b>CPG packaging design<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and how to avoid them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, if you are looking for the perfect tool for your designing your CPG Packaging design, then check out GoVisually. It is one of the best tools to design CPG packaging, as it helps to maintain brand image and consistency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With features like global settings, revision tracking, comparison mode, and more, we were able to simplify the creative process for brands such as 2San, IBrands Global, and Viori.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, don\u2019t wait! 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