Conference
4 Best Practices for Optimizing Packaging for E-Commerce
This post
was originally published on PRS IN VIVO's blog.
was originally published on PRS IN VIVO's blog.
How a new design system is introduced in market can
significantly influence sales. Here are four 'best practices for
minimizing risk:
significantly influence sales. Here are four 'best practices for
minimizing risk:
1. Foster Brand
Recognition (via Visual Continuity)
Recognition (via Visual Continuity)
First and foremost, shoppers are looking for reassurance
that they are buying the same product (online) that they know/trust from the
'brick-and-mortar' store. So while pack images may be simplified for Web
'thumbnails,' it is important that they retain the brand's core visual equities
and appearance.
that they are buying the same product (online) that they know/trust from the
'brick-and-mortar' store. So while pack images may be simplified for Web
'thumbnails,' it is important that they retain the brand's core visual equities
and appearance.
2. Ensure High-Quality
& Informative Visuals
& Informative Visuals
Simply put, some packages ' particularly white packs and/or
those that rely on foil, holograms and other tactile elements ' do not always
translate well to e-commerce environments and need refinements. In
addition, a range of images (primary vs. secondary packaging, etc.) may be
necessary to illustrate the functionality and benefits of new packaging
formats.
those that rely on foil, holograms and other tactile elements ' do not always
translate well to e-commerce environments and need refinements. In
addition, a range of images (primary vs. secondary packaging, etc.) may be
necessary to illustrate the functionality and benefits of new packaging
formats.
3. Clearly
Convey/Reassure on Quantity
Convey/Reassure on Quantity
In the digital context, size impressions can be very
misleading. Therefore, it is very important to provide clear reassurance
on pack sizing and quantity, particularly to highlight larger sizes.
misleading. Therefore, it is very important to provide clear reassurance
on pack sizing and quantity, particularly to highlight larger sizes.
4. Leverage
Digital Capabilities to Illustrate/Inform
Digital Capabilities to Illustrate/Inform
Perhaps most importantly, the e-commerce context provides
opportunities to inform/educate shoppers that are typically unavailable in
physical environments. For example, one click can provide a clear explanation
of a full product line, helping shoppers find the right product for their needs
' or link to a video illustrate use of a new product.
opportunities to inform/educate shoppers that are typically unavailable in
physical environments. For example, one click can provide a clear explanation
of a full product line, helping shoppers find the right product for their needs
' or link to a video illustrate use of a new product.
For more information
about adopting packaging for e-commerce, please read this article here.
Or contact PRS IN VIVO to
learn more about our research on the intersection of digital and physical
shopping.
about adopting packaging for e-commerce, please read this article here.
Or contact PRS IN VIVO to
learn more about our research on the intersection of digital and physical
shopping.