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Some people call it "hardness," while others involved in packaging design use the terms "firmness and compressibility" to describe the feel when two hands squeeze a product. But distinguishing the differences between texture and hardness can be challenging due to overlapping variations. Here are points for designers to consider that take consumer perceptions of firmness and compressibility into account.

As part of the multisensory experience, the mind forms thought patterns associated with shapes, which should be of interest to packaging designers. Shapes, like colors and textures, can contribute to perceptions about objects based on personal experiences. Here's a look at how the shape of a package communicates with consumers.

Texture is a crucial factor in packaging because it needs to match consumer expectations. Delicate products need more blatantly protective packaging, which shoppers evaluate by touching the package. Each shopper has their own multisensory approach to judging retail items. Here are concepts about how the texture of packaging affects consumer perceptions.

Deep in every consumer's mind are perceptions about the world. These perceptions don't just develop randomly, as they are shaped by multisensory input. This input comes from thousands of experiences over time stored in memory and then are triggered by associations. These associations also develop over time based on experience with a product and its corresponding packaging.

Visual information is what connects the consumer with the packaging design. Once the consumer develops loyalty for a  product, at some point they will recognize its package from far away. New brands and products need an extra spark to get people's attention and develop familiarity. Here are essential points for packaging designers to remember when creating designs that must convey visual information.

Identifying the uniqueness of a product is a crucial task for the packaging designer. Even though every product has its own characteristics, consumers often develop generalized perceptions about products based on norms and trends. Then when products stand out from established patterns, it captures attention. Here are important points a designer should take into account when evaluating a product's uniqueness.

Successful packaging design is only as good as how well it connects with appropriate target market segments. Even a brand with one product aimed at a specific age demographic can reach different market segments. Here's a look at the correlation between addressing a target audience through effective packaging design and achieving market success.

Product knowledge is one of the most crucial elements of packaging design. Without some type of awareness about what the product is or does, it would be difficult for the designer to match the interests of the client and the consumer. Here are ways to build upon product knowledge to integrate in packaging design.

A growing interest in environmental concerns has led to the concept of sustainable behaviour. This concept is of particular interest to manufacturers and packaging designers, as it relates to serving consumers who demand more eco-friendly production processes for sourcing materials or making products.