The design team utilized one of their proprietary Coupe packs so that the supplement sticks completely fill the space inside, minimizing dead space.
Burgopak
Key Takeaways:
· Burgopak was tasked with creating impactful packaging for the brand’s 15-stick supplement sachets.
· The design team utilized one of its proprietary coupe packs so that the supplement sticks completely fill the space inside, minimizing dead space.
· The dimensions of the pack were optimized to meet Royal Mail large letter requirements for favorable shipping rates.
Packaging design company Burgopak has been appointed by print production agency COUSIN to create packaging for SALT! Supplements’ new hydration supplements.
“We’ve worked with the Burgopak team in the past and knew they would be the perfect partner for this project,” says Lee Godwin, Development Director, COUSIN. “It was a seamless collaboration and the packaging wholly reflects the quality of the product inside.”
The brief for Burgopak was to create premium packaging for the brand’s 15 stick supplement sachets, that would make a strong impression from the opening moment.BurgopakSALT! was founded by athletes and competitors Alfonso Iovine and Kim Connor Streich, who were frustrated by the lack of effective hydration products on the market. Driven by this disappointment, they created SALT! Supplements to develop the electrolyte product they had always wanted.
The brief for Burgopak was to create premium packaging for the brand’s 15-stick supplement sachets, that would make a strong impression from the opening moment.
Burgopak’s design team utilized one of their proprietary Coupe packs so that the supplement sticks completely fill the space inside, minimizing dead space. The materials and design were optimized for efficient material use and practical strength.
The tray is designed to present the stick packs at an angle – they lie on their long edge, staggered against each other at a slight angle. This carefully considered layout creates a visually interesting presentation with improved dimensions proportions - not too long, not too deep.
“Every detail, from the angled sachet presentation to the optimized dimensions for Royal Mail shipping, balances visual engagement with cost-effective practicality,” says Dane Whitehurst, Creative Director, Burgopak.
A simple paperboard mailer wraps around the pack, ensuring that the products are delivered in one piece and the pack inside can be kept by the recipient and used to dispense the sachets.BurgopakBurgopak designed a number of prototypes to find the best way to present the sachets in this way and also hold them in place through transport. The dimensions of the pack were optimized to meet Royal Mail large letter requirements for favorable shipping rates – helping to minimize the overall cost of goods.
A simple paperboard mailer wraps around the pack, ensuring that the products are delivered in one piece and the pack inside can be kept by the recipient and used to dispense the sachets. The packaging is made from 265gsm Metsaboard Pro FBB Bright.
“It was essential that the packaging would be both appealing and functional for sports people,” says Alfonso Iovine, Co-Founder, SALT! “The feedback we’re receiving is very positive and we’re excited about supporting as many athletes as possible to reach peak performance.”
SALT! Supplements are currently available in lemon and lime flavor, from salt-supplements.com.
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