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Christy Lebor
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Brand Strategy: You Should Have Paid Attention in Math Class

No one expects you to have an Einstein/Archimedes/Will-from-Good-Will-Hunting-esque brain for mathematical concepts, but in order to be a good package designer, you should at least be able to differentiate various geometrical shapes – or at least not be thoroughly confused by them. Apart from designing a package that is pleasing to the eye and durable…

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CPG Insight: Environmental Concerns Becoming More Mainstream.

Environmental concerns are not merely a trend; they are issues crucial to the endurance of the planet and the entire human (and animal) population. That being said, making your product packaging environmentally friendly is a great way to boost sales and appeal to a young, hip demographic. Cynical? Maybe. Realistic? You betcha.

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Brand Strategy: What Makes You So Special?

What makes us truly spectacular? Well, our humble attitude certainly contributes to our overall wonderfulness, as does our ability to recognize our flaws [few] and listen to the opinions of our peers, no matter how stupid they may be. We kid; we jest. But seriously, what qualities must a product packaging design agency have to…

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Why You Don’t Want to Go off the Grid.

If you’ve ever been soothed by the predictability and rigid organization of ice cube trays, demanded the ease and comfort of a lunch packed in a bento box or found Excel spreadsheets sexy, then read on, my obsessive/compulsive friend. An appropriately sized grid pattern is at the root of all well-structured Web design. It may…

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