The critical role of packaging in established brands and selling products has become widely accepted. Yet many companies fail to maximize packaging opportunities by t adopting a strategic approach to packaging design. The aim of this book is to act as a catalyst between marketing staff, designers and the other disciplines involved in packaging design. This publication emphasizes practical measures to ensure that project planning and communications are effective. Topical coverage includes: the fundamentals of strategic packaging design; design sources and budgets; writing the brief; project planning; pre-design research; the design process; three-dimensional design; graphic design; artwork and reproduction; market research; and environmental issues.