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Dragon Rouge's Marcus Hewitt previews packaging innovation survey results

Branding consultancy firm and Shelf Impact! magazine join forces to produce a quarterly survey to compile, evaluate and analyze new package launches, providing designers with metrics for successful package design.

At a panel discussion Sept.16, 2009 at HBA Global Expo in New York, Marcus Hewitt, Chief Creative Officer at international brand and design consultancy Dragon-Rouge, introduced chief findings of an exclusive survey Shelf Impact! and Dragon Rouge are working on to establish packaging innovation metrics, offering a quarterly review and analysis of innovative packaging design introductions.

Hewitt shared early results including...

• Send a cohesive message that marries graphics and structure.

• Daring packaging structure pays off in increased sales and brand recognition.

• More can be less in designing packages for today's consumer.

Packages in the quarterly survey are culled from key market segments including beverage, food, health/beauty, household products, and over-the counter drugs.

Once evaluated, the quarterly ratings will be compiled and presented in Shelf Impact! at the end of the year in a comprehensive chart, accompanied by complete analysis. Designers wishing to review findings can sign up in advance.

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