Balancing Brand and Sustainability in Packaging Design

The Packaging Therapist  ·  6 November 2024

Guest: Aaron Keller, Capsule

Distinctive packaging and responsible packaging are usually discussed as a trade-off. Aaron Keller's work suggests they do not have to be.

In this conversation you will learn

  • How Patagonia's Octagon box improved recyclability while using less material
  • What the minimalist "sushi roll" approach achieves environmentally and commercially
  • How design agencies bridge brand storytelling and market opportunity, using Liquid Death and Smartwool as examples
  • Where the real balance sits between standout shelf presence and cost

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