An article titled "How Package Design Can Give Brands an Edge on the Competition" popped up in my news feed today. You might think this insight is coming from a designer or an agency, but it's not. It was one of the topics from the Footwear Trade Distribution & Customs Conference (who knew?). The article linked above expands a bit on the role of packaging in creating an experience for the customer both in store and as part of the online shopping boom. They also highlighted Allbirds for the experience they create for customers.
You know, those cute shoes that keep popping up in your Facebook feed. Starting out as an online brand, Allbirds "reimagined shoe packaging, using 90% post-consumer recycled cardboard that serves as a shoebox, shopping bag, and mailer all in one." That's kind of amazing. And the design of this is beautiful to boot. Check out Allbirds unboxing video which really gets to the experience they've created with their package.
And as we're seeing with the online brands launching online, Allbirds just opened their first permanent store last month. I guess no matter how good your photos are online or how fast your product ships, some people still want to try on their shoes before they buy them.
