Due to the persistent coronavirus, people with emotions such as depression, anxiety and nervousness have increased. As a result, the number of pet guardians continues to increase as more people rely on pets to relieve stress.
Not only in China but als...
Due to the persistent coronavirus, people with emotions such as depression, anxiety and nervousness have increased. As a result, the number of pet guardians continues to increase as more people rely on pets to relieve stress.
Not only in China but also in Korea, as the population ages and the number of family members decreases, the lifestyle is changing accordingly. As a trend of change, people's demand for pet product consumption and design is increasing In order to study the package design of the cat food market in China and Korea, the Chinese and Korean markets and their current status were investigated and analyzed.Based on the results of the analysis, several new cat food package design plans were proposed.
In this study, after collecting data on a total of 10 cat food brands from China and Korea, the top 5 sales rankings in the Chinese and Korean cat food market in 2021, and after organizing the prior study on the package design components, the package design elements(brand logo, color, illustration, typography, layout, container shape) were analyzed.
When surveying 10 Chinese and Korean cat food brands, SWOT analysis method, STP strategy analysis method, and positioning analysis method were used. After grasping the market strategy and market position of other competing brands through analysis, a marketing strategy plan was established based on the results of the analysis, and a new brand package design for the cat was proposed.
It created a new brand called "Nature Secrets" using a mind map, and proposed a package design with clear market strategic direction and competitiveness that distinguishes it from other brands in terms of design.
After setting the conditions of being a consumer living in a first-tier city and having experience in purchasing cat food, a preference survey was conducted on them, and the final package design proposal was selected
through this, and the following conclusion is drawn.
First, the logo was designed in a complex color, which can be used in other media, and displayed unique characteristics of the brand differentiated from other brands. It also gives a feeling that package design has been improved and strengthened.
Second, the package color was used as an auxiliary color with high luminance, and the combination of various harmoniously vivid colors gave excellent texture and vivid three-dimensional feel. This visually improved the effect of attracting consumers.
Third, the illustration uses cat images and natural environment photos to give consumers a friendly, high-quality, and healthy image of the product.
This helps to close the psychological distance between the product and the consumer and increase the influence of cat food brands.
Fourth, typography uses easy-to-read, clear product description text, such as processing important information in bold and large size, and mixes English and Chinese characters appropriately. By showing functional information about cat food products at a glance, allowing consumers to quickly decide which products they want.
Fifth, the layout should consider the characteristics of the product and the delivery of the corporate image, and since it represents the overall image of the package design, it should be configured to reflect not only the product but also the corporate image. Therefore, it is balanced in a harmonious three-tier configuration.
Sixth, the container shape is a single three-dimensional zipper bag, and it is designed based on ergonomics to increase convenience by adding a handle.
Because the added handle is not exposed, so it does not affect the overall package design image. In this way, not only the aesthetics of the product but also the practicality were ensured.
In order to implement the brand strategy, brand positioning must be clear, especially for pet food companies, brand positioning must be established based on fine-grained market analysis. Compared to global strong brands, domestic brands have achieved reasonable and disciplined brand positioning and effective brand communication, but delicate designs and processes are still required to build a brand.
A brand represents a product, and if the product is positioned without quality, that brand will not be able to withstand and build an influential and powerful brand. Companies should increase their investment in strategy and design to narrow the gap with global brands as soon as possible in each area so that consumers can build trust in their brands. In conclusion, companies should build brands that consumers trus
As I learned from researching and analyzing cat food brands, in order not to be cut off in the ever-changing market environment, cat food package design should be designed and developed in accordance with the changing trend. In order to effectively develop a competitive package design, it is necessary to further broaden the research scope and research targets for cat food, and to support various research and development in the future.