Brands allow consumers to personalize both packaging and product
Implications - Recognizing the growing desire for customization, particularly in the realm of food and beverage, brands are turning to personalized branding techniques to increase allure. By allowing buyers to customize flavor, food form and even the actual packing design of products, brands are putting more power than ever before into the hands of the consumer, ultimately trusting them to create a meaningful experience.
Workshop Question - How your brand include the consumer in co-creating certain aspects of your product/service?
Trend Themes
1. Branded Customization - Personalized branding techniques increase allure and put more power in the hands of consumers.
2. DIY Customization - Consumers value the ability to customize and create their own products in various industries from food and beverage to craft brewing.
3. Social Media Integration - Social media is used to source and create custom product flavors and as a platform for interactive marketing campaigns.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Custom packaging, flavors, and ingredient selection are increasingly popular in the food and beverage industry, from personalized cereal boxes to create-your-own chocolate bars.
2. Craft Brewing - Custom brewing of wine, beer, and more is growing in popularity, with on-site and DIY options for consumers.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Interactive marketing campaigns that integrate social media and customization opportunities are becoming more prevalent in the world of advertising.
