Articles by Jason Vaught
What Garbage In Garbage Out Means for AI Packaging Concepts
AI can generate packaging concepts fast, but speed doesn’t guarantee performance. Strong concepts start with consumer insight. In pizza packaging, understanding that gooey cheese, crust texture, and clear taste cues drive choice gives AI something far more valuable than a generic prompt. When consumer research becomes part of the creative brief, AI shifts from an…
What’s the optimal amount of whitespace on pack?
Some of the best-selling packages on the shelf are surprisingly minimal. Others rely on dense information to win. The difference isn’t aesthetics—it’s whether the amount of white space supports faster shopper decisions or slows them down.
Why None of These Pet Wipe Brand Stands Out at Shelf
Great packaging is designed for the shelf where consumers actually make decisions. Pet grooming wipes expose this problem perfectly. Large bulk packs often sit on lower shelves with only the end of the package visible. That means the beautifully designed front panel the one everyone spent months perfecting may barely enter the shopper’s field of…