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UV Reveal

Brands incorporate sun activated technology into their packaging

Trend - Brand are producing bottles, cans, and labels that, when exposed to the sun’s rays change color or reveal hidden messages. This new marketing strategy is a fun way to surprise and delight consumers, while ensuring that brands are making lasting, memorable impressions.

Insight - When it comes to making purchase decisions, novelty is often a motivator for consumers. Product interactions that create a moment of surprise or intrigue are appealing to individuals who appreciate creativity in brand expressions.
Workshop Question - How can you more deeply involve your brand in consumers' leisure time?
Trend Themes
1. Sun-activated Packaging - Brands are producing packaging that transforms or reveals hidden messages when exposed to sunlight.
2. Uv-sensitive Ink - Designers are using inks that react to UV light to create interactive and customizable packaging designs.
3. Color-changing Technology - New products are being developed that change color based on UV exposure, providing unique and novel experiences for consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Packaging - The use of sun-activated, UV-sensitive, and color-changing packaging presents an opportunity for companies to create memorable experiences for their customers through interactive designs.
2. Beverage - Beverage companies can utilize sun-activated and UV-sensitive packaging to create unique experiences for consumers, particularly in the alcohol industry where packaging can be a key factor in product differentiation.
3. Art and Design - The use of UV-sensitive and color-changing technology in packaging provides opportunities for artists and designers to create interactive and visually stunning packaging designs.
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Featured Examples

UV-Activated Energy Drink Cans
UV-Activated Energy Drink Cans
Red Bull Launched Canned Energy Drinks for Festival Season
In collaboration with Live Nation and festival partners like Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza, Red Bull launched its canned energy drinks in bright and energetic packaging that comes to life under UV light.... MORE
Clever Photochromic Packaging Designs
Clever Photochromic Packaging Designs
Cheetos' Packaging Strategy is Interactive and Entertaining
Beloved snack food Cheetos completely hits it out of the park with its clever packaging strategy. The brand partners up with Chromatic Technologies Inc. for an interactive campaign in Mexico that... MORE
UV-Reactive Vodka Packaging
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Sun-Activated Snack Bags
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Knowing that a potato chip bag is a must-have for picnics and afternoons spent at the beach, this year Frito-Lay found a way to surprise and delight consumers who take its products on exciting... MORE
Sun-Activated Vodka Bottles
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UV Vodka's Photochromic Bottle Design Comes to Life in Sunlight
The new UV Vodka bottle design introduces a fresh new look for the brand that brings its products to life under the light of the sun. Thanks to a photochromic design, the bottle takes on a spectrum... MORE
Halloween-Themed Snack Mixes
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These new Forest Feast snacks are a spooky yet satisfying treat to enjoy this fall that will help get consumers ready for the Halloween season. The snack will come in two varieties including Witches... MORE
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The Dead Man’s Fingers Spiced Rum is being launched with new branding to make it a must-have for Halloween fans looking for a way to celebrate the autumnal holiday. The brand is launching a... MORE
play_circle_filledSun-Activated Beer Cans
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Coors Light's New 'Summer Certified' Beer Cans Change Color in the Sun
With many Canadians taking advantage of sunny summer days, Coors Light has created a new lineup of sun-activated beer cans that can soak up the rays with them. As part of a new summer promotion,... MORE
play_circle_filledProprietary Color-Changing Paints
Proprietary Color-Changing Paints
MIT Created ChromoUpdate: a UV-Activated Color-Changing Paint
MIT debuted an innovative new concept that could entirely change design: color-changing paint. The proprietary paint, called ChromoUpdate, is clear in color but has a light-sensitive feature that... MORE
UV-Activated Package Labels
UV-Activated Package Labels
These Luminescent Labels Protect the Privacy Of Package Recipients
A team of scientists and engineers over at Dresden University in Technology have invented package labels that use high-tech display technologies to protect the privacy and personal information of... MORE
play_circle_filledUV-Sensitive Customizable Packaging
UV-Sensitive Customizable Packaging
Wheaton's Photochromic Spray Reacts Under UV Light
Brazilian glassmaker Wheaton created a Photochromic Spray coating and ink that boasts the ability to react under UV light and create custom packaging when used with a special tool that gives people... MORE

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