
{"id":6561,"date":"2023-10-16T13:51:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T13:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toluna-2025.local\/?p=6561"},"modified":"2026-01-22T15:46:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T14:46:24","slug":"investing-in-distinctive-packaging-structure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tolunacorporate.com\/pt-br\/investing-in-distinctive-packaging-structure\/","title":{"rendered":"The PACT series part 1: Investing in distinctive packaging structure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At Toluna (formerly MetrixLab), we\u2019ve been testing&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrixlab.com\/solutions\/product-innovation\/drive-more-impact-with-powerful-packaging-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">packaging design<\/a>&nbsp;for over 10 years. Needless to say, we\u2019ve built a wealth of experience and developed a robust database to help brands create impactful packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what exactly does it take to design packaging that stands out and wins over customers?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no one-and-done answer to this question. Which is why we\u2019ve launched&nbsp;<strong>the PACT series:<\/strong>&nbsp;a collection of blog posts that dive into the principles and best practices of&nbsp;effective packaging design. In the first blog post of the series, we\u2019re exploring the how and why of investing in distinctive packaging structure. Let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does packaging structure matter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a distinctive packaging structure can offer a variety of benefits over standardized packaging structures. When done right, the benefits of going to market with non-standard packaging structure can outweigh the downside of its incremental costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">There are many benefits a differentiated packaging structure can offer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It may help increase&nbsp;<strong>on-shelf&nbsp;visibility,<\/strong>&nbsp;which is the most direct path towards growing sales.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It may help to facilitate&nbsp;<strong>on-shelf findability,<\/strong>&nbsp;making it easier for repeat customers to buy your product.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It can contribute to an overall more&nbsp;<strong>aesthetically pleasing<\/strong>&nbsp;pack, which has been proven to be a key driver of powerful packaging design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It may elevate&nbsp;<strong>premium perceptions<\/strong>&nbsp;of your product, and with that comes the ability to command a premium price.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It can work to (implicitly) reinforce a&nbsp;key message&nbsp;like a product feature or benefit, thus creating a design that works both above and beneath the surface \u2013 consciously and subconsciously.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The creation of a distinctive packaging structure can be a fruitful investment when done right. Additional costs may be offset by the multiple benefits it brings to your brand. Your pack structure is an opportunity to visualize your brand promise. Don\u2019t be afraid to think out of the box \u2013 literally!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Case in point: Toblerone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A great example of a differentiated packaging structure that improves visibility is <a href=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTrV2JgWJcvoZSyuCLds5w40ZdXmAmlLN2P3w&amp;s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toblerone\u2019s packaging<\/a>. Apart from the delicious taste of their milk chocolate bars, Toblerone\u2019s long-term success can be attributed to its iconic prism shaped packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This shape implicitly mimics the brand\u2019s mountainous logo, which reinforces the message of the brand\u2019s Swiss heritage. In addition, the shape stands out from the rectangular shape of most other chocolate bars. Not only is this shape difficult to imitate, but it also helps elevate&nbsp;premium perceptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Needless to say, Toblerone\u2019s chocolate bars are instantly recognizable, and their prism shape has become a distinctive visual brand asset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Communicate the benefits of your product with packaging structure<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id6561_89ad36-81 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:10px;}.kt-accordion-id6561_89ad36-81 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id6561_89ad36-81 .wp-block-toluna-pane .kt-accordion-header-wrap 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#BE530B;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#BE530B;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#BE530B;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#BE530B;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-toluna-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id6561_89ad36-81 kt-accordion-has-3-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toluna-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane6561_2f9ab8-ea\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>San Pellegrino\u2019s Aranciata beverages<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>One such example is <a href=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQEXiYyyk94fbYK9rLyRC5ApVYyHWBfrBvTUw&amp;s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Pellegrino\u2019s Aranciata<\/a> beverages. The aluminum-paper lids on the can are a reminder of the retro-classic aesthetic, evoking associations with sunny Italian summers and thus naturally positioning the beverage within that context.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toluna-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane6561_05bac6-a9\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Icelandic Glacial Water<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRi9n6WS7hOd8Uib-HoAC1BTAc5uN6M5VdELg&amp;s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Icelandic Glacial Water<\/a>\u2019s packaging structure offers a similar function: its rugged structure is symbolic of where the water comes from (and thus, what makes it unique): the glaciers of Iceland.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toluna-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane6561_3e31c5-10\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Dreft<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.sneltoner.nl\/Additional\/300x300\/uploaded_e3cf96c9-b0a3-4a38-b9fd-97923f459a3f_qc-dr-06135.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dreft\u2019s packaging<\/a> structure resembles a wave and reinforces the message that Dreft is the most powerful dishwashing detergent out there. The structure, label, and positioning all come together in a congruent manner.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The creation of a distinctive packaging structure can be a fruitful investment when done right. Additional costs may be offset by the multiple benefits it brings to your brand. Your pack structure is an opportunity to visualize your brand promise. Don\u2019t be afraid to think out of the box \u2013 literally!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Toluna (formerly MetrixLab), we\u2019ve been testing&nbsp;packaging design&nbsp;for over 10 years. 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