jungle scout's million dollar case study session #7: branding & package design
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THE MILLION DOLLAR CASE STUDY
Session #7:
Branding & Packaging Design
Journey to $1mil - 100% for Charity
April 5th, 2017
Where are we?
▸ Continued negotiations with 3 suppliers▸ Decided on our favorite▸ Sent the deposit this morning! :-)▸ We need to send them our packaging
design by Monday
▸ Packaging Basics▸ Legal Regulations▸ Amazon Guidelines▸ Hiring/Working with designers▸ Made it look good!
Webinar Overview
▸ Work with your Factory:▹ What do you normally use? ▹ What are you familiar with?▹ Templates?
▸ Last Resort▹ Get your packaging made elsewhere
Packaging made Easy
Asking for a Brand Name at the End!
Our Template
▸ Requirements▹ Barcode (more on this later)▹ Country of Origin (i.e. made in China)▹ Brand Name (for brand registry)▹ Potential other certifications or guidelines,
google “Packaging requirements for ….” ▸ Nice to have
▹ Visually appealing▹ Company contact info
What to put on the packaging?
No great, centralized resource for packaging requirements
▹ Google “Packaging requirements for …”▹ Ask your supplier if they have standardized
packaging and look what’s on there▹ Ask an inspection company like
AsiaInspection.com▹ Look at your competitor's products (especially
large brands) ▹ Dangerous/regulated/complex products have a
higher chance for requirements
Where do I find out what else?
▸ Most Relevant/Common▹ Poly bags need suffocation warning▹ FNSKU & no other barcodes▹ Plush/Fabrics & Baby - max 1”x1” opening▹ All around durable packaging (should not
open or break when dropped, etc.)
Find all of them here: http://amzn.to/2kZDIhf
Amazon Package Requirements
Source: http://amzn.to/2kZDIhf
Amazon Requirements
▸ Why do we recommend FNSKU?▹ Say NO to “Stickerless Commingled”
inventory▹ Therefore, you need an FNSKU▹ Avoid the extra work of labeling FNSKU’s
on top of UPC/EAN▹ Just print FNSKU’s on your packaging
FNSKU vs. UPC vs. EAN
1. Purchase from a reseller like speedybarcodes.com
2. Create your listing with that UPC in order to get your FNSKU
3. Once your product is live, apply for brand registry then change the product identifier to something like model number. This keeps you out of trouble with Amazon.
You need an EAN/UPC to set up your listing
Here is how to get your FNSKU
Watch over my shoulder!What should our brand name be? Put it in the chat box!
1. Manufacturer Templates 2. Print Design 101
• Print Specs• Layout & Design• Do’s and Don'ts
3. Sourcing a Graphic / Package Designer
Packaging Design
1. Your best option 2. Saves time
• Reduce variables• Reduce headaches• Streamline effectiveness
3. A good template & info package will include:Size w/bleed, print specs, color process, and if necessary, a die line.
Manufacturer Templates
A) Resolution Screen = 72dpi Print = 300dpi
Print Design 101
Good Boy!
B) Bleed
Print Design 101
B) Templates & Dielines (manufacturer provided)
Print Design 101
C) Print & Color
Color Types:
Digital:CMYK
Offset/Flex:CMYK orSpot (Pantone)
Print Design 101
D) Layout & Hierarchy
Print Design 101
E) Quick Design Do’s & Don’ts
● DO keep it simple● DON’T use more than 2 fonts● DO keep palette minimal
(especially for offset or flex printing)● DON’T put unnecessary information or imagery, BUT...● DO use the packaging as an opportunity to add value
Such as a recipe for your kitchen gadget, instructions, etc.● DON’T design your own package unless you’re a designer● DO hire a designer and let’s talk more about that now...
Print Design 101
F) Sourcing a Designer
Print Design 101
F) Sourcing a Designer
● Active Community● Many Designs, 1 Price● Packaging Specific Plans● Good bang for the buck● No need to dig through portfolios
Print Design 101
Wrap Up & Step by Step
● Work with your manufacturer and their in-house packaging options.
● Get a template & print specs from them to work with.● Decide on and assemble your package info. ● Find a designer or submit to 99 Designs.● Select final and apply art to template. ● Send to your manufacturer. ● Approve proof
Done!
Packaging Design
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Brand Name Winners?
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