Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Many Times A Great Food Packaging Illustration Is A Deciding Factor

By Marcia Marks


Food packaging illustration is an important part of designing any food product or brand. Being concise, truthful and inventive is always an important. You can always hire a graphic designer or copywriter to do this for you but in the case that you would prefer to save a little cash or even enjoy doing it yourself, there are certain important tips to take into account in this regard.

A logo is the most important part of any brand. It is the instant signifier of your brand and should always be the first thing the customer sees so as to identify what they are investing in. It therefore carries behind it a lot of meaning and educates customers as to the identity and belief behind what your brand is all about.

First off, always remember to design your packaging with clarity and simplicity. Potential customers need to be able to tell right away what will be in the box before they take it. Failing to register this within the mind of the consumer may result in them disregarding your product as they have no idea what they are buying. Also important in this is the recognition of your brand. Building brand awareness is important to bringing back returning customers. A catchy slogan or impressive logo will go a long way towards helping your brand in this regard.

Secondly in the list of important packaging decisions is that of honesty. Never advertise something on the box that isn't in the box. When customers open the box they have a certain expectation of what they are going to find inside. Do not mislead them in this way as disappointment may lead to a loss of belief and may serve to alienate certain customers from your brand.

The third important tip is that of authenticity. Packaging that is run-of-the-mill or generic will never attract the eye. Packages should be catching to the eye and instantly interesting and enticing to the viewer of the item in question.

Shelf impact is another idea to take into consideration. What will the packages look like when they are placed side-by-side in large numbers? How will they fit together or stack-up? Streamlined or inventive ideas in this regard will pull customers to your section of the store and will ensure success as more and more of your items fly off the shelves.

Finally, always consider proportion and symmetry within your logo design. The logo needs to be able to fit on your product and should not seem out of place or oversized. Not too big, nor too small, but just right. Measurements are of course important in this regard and should always be adhered to and fore planned.

So never forget these important tips when it comes time for you to design a logo or food packaging illustration. A bright and enticing logo is necessary to develop brand awareness and informs customers about the ideals behind your company and or brand. Instilling these thoughts in the minds of your customers will develop loyalty from them and keep them returning to your brand again and again. Adhering to this will satisfy both you and your customers and make sure that everyone wins.




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