6 ways to create maximum impact with minimalist packaging

JO CHUNYAN DESIGN STUDIO
Packaging & brand design for conscious product founders

Here are 6 ways to create maximum impact with packaging for minimalist brands.

Just because you have clean, crisp, simple or minimalist branding doesn’t mean that your packaging needs to feel bland or boring or the same as another brand in your niche.

This is especially true if you have a premium product too - because you want to make the best first impression!

Brands with a minimalist style should still add nuances, personality and texture in your packaging for maximum stand-out!

I actually looooove this because it poses such an interesting challenge! And the results can be so unique and different!

➊ Use colour for visual attention:

Block out “space” for your product to be seen. The colour could come from the product itself, not just the packaging.

➋ Add drama to the positioning of text elements and typography.

Creating a unique and striking typographic layout will make your packaging visually interesting.

➌ Delight with interesting printing details such as debossing or varnishes.

Often subtlety in packaging can make such a difference to further highlight elements of further importance or interest on your packaging.

➍ Consider other touch-points! Add design to your bottle caps or inside of the box.

Printing on the underside of your packaging can surprise and delight your customer. Its a thoughtful touch that completes the experience.

➎ Create a tangible presence with texture and weight.

Consider how your packaging and product will feel in someone's hand and what the stock or material says about your brand and experience.

➏ Bring out your brand’s personality in your copy.

Your brand voice can create such an evocative and emotional experience as your customer engages with your pacakging.

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Top view of nine pastel-colored rectangular bottles with round white caps embossed with the number 1, arranged in a 3x3 grid.Three green gradient skincare bottles of Seersify products on a textured green background.Four jars of Star Anise organic wholefoods broths and a glass cup with orange broth and lemon slices on cream-colored stones with a peach background.White tote bag hanging on a chair with text: 'A modern community for female founders MAKERS MINDSET meaningful business success, on your terms.'Colorful rectangular shampoo and conditioner bottles arranged with a poppy flower and citrus fruits on a beige background.Three amber glass spray bottles labeled Genki Pet aromatherapy oils for pets: stillness & calm, confidence & harmony, moving & soothing, on olive green background with pet logo.Bright orange tube of Restore Hand Cream standing upright on stacked beige stone slabs with green plant buds in the background against a cloudy sky.Colorful rectangular Hanami cosmetic nail polish box with floral patterns and text emphasizing eco-friendly beauty on a purple-pink gradient background.Baresop zero waste foaming body wash starter kit packaging showing 2 refill sachets equaling 2 bottles of hand wash, native desert lime and coconut scent, with a reusable pump bottle illustration and 'just add water' label.Two burgundy wellness business cards with gold and white text, featuring a flame and leaf logo, placed near a pool with greenery in the background.Orange and red package labeled 'Ceremonial Cacao' with blue front and tribal patterns on the side.Pattern of various colored pump bottles labeled with natural massage oil scents such as eucalyptus & sage, lavender & sandalwood, and peppermint & spearmint.Two amber glass bottles of Restore Hanami deeply nourishing nail serum with black droppers, floral designs, and labels stating Mandarin & Vanilla and Healthy, Hydrated Nails.Front side of business card with artwork showing two nude women sitting on rocks amid lush greenery and flowers, text reads 'Rubi Patricia Inner Sanctuary'; back side features small red flower illustration, website URL, and contact info fields.Container of Star Anise organic nourishing pumpkin soup with pumpkin slices and onions on a white surface.Two pink Hanami nail polish remover bottles with colorful floral designs and black caps on a pink gradient background.Two minimalist bottles labeled Shampoo and Pre-Workout placed on moss-covered rocks with green fern leaves in the background.Round tin container of Buds nail polish remover wipes with colorful flower and fruit illustrations on the label, set against a blue sky background.Close-up of a maroon box with gold floral border and beige ribbon that reads 'Illika ~ honouring approach to wellbeing' on tile floor.Person with long dark hair wearing a cream sweater with blue nautical design and text 'Del Mar Crew' and a navy blue cap, standing on a tree-lined city street.

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