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Over all I find this product design boring, but reliable. The product is made out of a recyclable material, which is appealing about this product. This packaging will only be discarded after it is purchase, so I hope that the plastic will be recycled after its use is no longer needed. I find the label disturbing, but straight to the point.

Dawn

This bottle of dish soap captured my eyes right away. The beautiful blue coloring brings richness to the overall design. This was the only bottle that really stood out from the rest. No other bottle resembled such beauty and elegance. Even the shape is remarkable unique compared to the others. Its smooth shape makes the bottle easy to handle, even when a person has small sized hands. The label is not overly designed and is straight to the point.

Purple chip bag

Over all I find this product design over used but the coloring is very unique. The product is made out of unfriendly recyclable materials, which is unappealing about this product. This container will only be discarded after it is purchased, because there is no use for it afterwards I think the company should use recyclable material that is not so harmful to the environment. I also like that the label has 2 duties, to inform the consumer about the product draws the attention of the consumers as they walk past this section in the store.

Herb's

Over all I find this product design unpractical. The product is made out of unfriendly recyclable materials, which is unappealing about this product. This container will only be discarded after it is purchased, because of the giant hole in the middle of the tin. I like the idea of using a tin can because it is different and makes the consumer believe that it is a good product. I also like that the label has 2 duties, to inform the consumer about the product and to secure the actual product. Unfortunately I think the box is unpractical and needs be rethought out.

Syrup

Overall when it came to this bottle I found it effective, funny and truly an original design. Every time that I think of syrup my mind always pictures this bottle of syrup. It contains the product, and since the bottle is made out of plastic it also protects it as well. I just think the label needs a little work. All the syrup bottles tried to stay in the same shades that would blend in with the syrup color. So I think that if this company used a bright blue or green some where on the label it would help extract it from the others.

Cookies

Over all when it came to this type of packaging I just found it boring and overly used. The packaging is simple, and does not go over board, which I like about the product. It protects the product from damage and the fact it is not "blue" is very appealing. But it’s an unoriginal design that only bores me.

Dog Food

Our package design class is still working a label redesign project, and this is the can that I am going to redesign. This is the Sweetbay's generic brand of dog food. While the blue does stand out on the shelf, I think that the overall design of the can is very ineffective. It looks like something that is very out of date design wise. While, I wouldn't mind spending less money on food for my dog the appeal of this product is very low. I don't understand the reasoning behind putting this picture of a girl and a dog on the front of the can when every other company chooses to put a picture of dog food on their cans. It kind of makes the customer wonder what they are feeding their pet or if this company's food just looks that bad that they couldn't put a picture of it on their can.

ScumBad

ScumBad...doesn't that name just make you want to go out and buy that product. I certainly hope this company didn't pay a designer for this product because that name is really bad!! I think if I saw this product next to dove or softsoap I would probably go for one of those products. While I do agree that scum is bad I don't think that name is too appealing for soap. Usually companies like this want to to feel relaxed and put things like flowers or sunsets on their products, so maybe they just want you to know that you are getting all of the scum off. I guess if you want people to think of themselves as a dirty dishes this marketing theory works well.

Yet another plastic bag..

Over all I find this product design over all effective when it comes to protecting the product. I like the idea of seeing what the product is before I purchase the item, and the fact that it’s not overly packaged. On the other hand, is this packaging really environmental safe? The product is made out of a thick plastic and is water resistant. If broken down this packaging could be recycled. This product is good and convent for people who like to reuse this type of packaging, but thinking about the fact that most people toss packaging in the trash makes me really re-think my opinion of its design. This product does not necessary have to be packaged within a plastic container, so it’s not like there is not room for improvement. In the end I am conflicted with this products overall design. Like most products it appeals to consumers, but one most consider the average human habits and the fact that the material used could be considerably harmful to the environment.

package design

Since we are redesigning labels for class I am posting up one that I found that I thought was just horrible. The one that I hate is the name brand pasta rings that is made by Hannaford. The brand is carried by the Sweetbay stores. I see the resemblance that they were trying to achieve by copying the campbells spaghettos label, but I just don't think theirs is affective at all. The picture on the front of the can just doesn't make the product look too appetizing. The product also blends too much on the shelf. I think if the can can still resemble the product that it is like, but that it can stand out more and not just blend with the others.

Soup at Hand

Over all I find this product design over all effective. I like the idea of having individual serving sizes, and wish that more companies would follow the lead of Campbell’s idea. On the other hand, is this packaging really environmental safe? The product is very thick and can with stand heat, and it’s water resistant. Is this product even recyclable? This product is good far as being convent, but thinking about the big fact that this product can be harmful to the environment makes me really re-think my opinion of its design. I guess in the end I am conflicted with this product and should do more research on the design of the “Soup at Hand” packaging design.

Blanket Package

The package is very simply designed with no plastic or excessive cardboard surrounding this one blanket. Only a simple will lengthen ribbon and a label design held this blanket together for a consumer to admire. I thought this packing design was very unique and even a little odd. I admired the products design; it was not overly packaged in anyway. It was the perfect example of a package that would appear to serve its purpose and not pollute the environment more then needed be. In fact the products used were in fact recyclable. I congratulate the designers of this package. Of course this design would not work for all products. But since this is a non-breakable object and at a convent size, this packaging is well suited for the product it contains within it.

Week 9 Analysis

For week 9 I choose a package design that is amazingly designed with extremely modern graphics and a great typeface. However, the item itself is a little iffy. It’s Bong Spirit Vodka. I realize that several people in America and all over the world smoke marijuana and to them this is probably the most amazing thing in since weed itself. However, isn’t it just a little much? Is the alcohol industry that saturated that their next big move was to simulate the shape of a bong to get people to buy it? So, I guess my reason for picking this was more or less the question how far is too far, and what is tasteless? I realize that I am probably the only person who thinks that this is lame, so I am sure I will be out numbered on this specific topic. But, what next? An alcohol bottle in the shape of a heroine needle, or in a phallic symbol? It’s just sad that with this beautiful design they had to put it on this trashy idea for an alcohol bottle.

Bean DIP...YUMMM

This jar of pinto bean dip is VERY well designed. The animal/African/safari print grabs the consumer’s eye. It looks a little “over the top” at first, but this design is effective in jumping off the shelf. I don’t think it is too over the top. The illustration is fun and creative.

I love Target!

This packaging is unique and I believe that is what makes it stand out on the shelf. I like the die cuts; I like the unique shape of the box; I like the colors and I like the design. I would totally buy this product based just on the fact that….it looks really cool. I would probably not take the product out of the box. I would probably just leave it in there and set it up on my shelf.

Nice Design!

This design works well on all of its products and they did a good job at making it work with every type of bottle, bag, jar etc. The design is clean and when all the products are placed next to each other, it makes a beautiful display. They have created a unified pattern that they use on every jar but they are able to distinguish between the different flavors and spiciness by changing up the colors.

Package Design

I think this is an interesting take on candy bars. Making it look like an envelope or something that can be posted is different than usual. In addition, there is a letter inside them, which makes the consumer want to buy one so they can read what it says inside. The pink one contains a love letter, so it might be something to give for Valentine’s Day to that special someone. I think the colors also make it unusual, yet nice. Most candy bars are in a brown packaging with the foil inside.

Did I mention how much I love Target?

I love these packages. The picture is not that great, but I think these packages really work. They are very bright and stand out even among the other packages on the shelf. They work as individuals and they also work as a group. I was tempted to buy them just because I liked the package so much. The candles inside don’t even smell very good. Everything on this shelf is bright and colorful, but these four boxes stand out the most to me. I think they are elegant and fun at the same time. I like the design and the use of black and a bright color.

Vicks

Remnants of my week long half flu, half cold adventure. With my being half out of it for a week I really appreciate the color coordination with the orange for day and purple and blue for night. The directions for how much to take could be bigger, though. It took me a while to find them. I also had a smaller bottle where you had to pull out the label to find all the instructions and those were printed larger. They should do that with all the medication. The type is all right. It’s really big and easy to read, which is what they were going for, I bet. The best part is that they include the little tablespoon-measuring cup. Very helpful.

Foot Lotion Anyone!!

I have so many bottles of lotion that are about the same shape but with varies size. This particular lotion bottle is UNIQUE. Its as you can tell is foot lotion. What is the only ways to portray foot lotion besides putting a different font on a lotion bottle that says foot lotion? The designer that came up with that idea by imitating a foot as the lotion bottle is clever. The colors of the label is so calming to the point where when you put the lotion on your feet that it will be release to a new feel.