In China, along with social progress and rapid economic development, the social status of women is gradually increasing. Accordingly, the demand for aesthetics is also increasing. In the development of modern science and technology, the development of...
In China, along with social progress and rapid economic development, the social status of women is gradually increasing. Accordingly, the demand for aesthetics is also increasing. In the development of modern science and technology, the development of the sanitary napkin industry is rapid, and the brand is diversified, and at the same time, the package is becoming more and more diversified. Accordingly, the purpose of this study is to identify the visual elements of Korean, Chinese, and Japanese sanitary napkin package designs and to study the current brand status. is to present This study compares and analyzes the visual elements of sanitary napkin package design by selecting the top 5 sanitary napkin brands for 2020 in Korea, China, and Japan. and proposed a new sanitary napkin package design. Using the mind map, he created a new brand called 'Cledevie' that was differentiated from other brands in terms of design, and suggested a package design with a clear brand strategy and direction. Finally, a survey was conducted on female consumers living in first-tier cities, and the SPSS program was used to investigate consumer preferences according to frequency analysis, Likert scale, and cross-analysis, and the final proposal for the sanitary napkin package design was selected. The study results are as follows.
First, Chinese sanitary napkin brands lack brand identity due to the conflict between modernity and conservatives.
Second, according to the consumer survey, it can be confirmed that the brand is an important factor influencing the purchasing behavior. It was also confirmed that color and illustration were two important factors in the package when purchasing a sanitary napkin. In addition, it can be seen that consumers prefer the image expression of 'Clear', 'Elegant' and 'Natural' more. Third, looking at the final package design proposal, the brand logo used sans serifs to mainly use English characters and Chinese characters as auxiliary formats to improve readability and internationality of Chinese brands. In order to remind consumers of the brand image and to differentiate them from other brands, one of the English letters was modified with a leaf illustration. By embodying health and nature, consumers' empathy can be increased. To have a certain relationship with the brand, a harmonious tone-on-tone was used similar to the logo color, and the effect of color combination enhances the texture and vitality of the product, which helps to visually enhance the brand's appeal. In the illustration, we used the illustration of flowers and leaves on the front of the package, giving it a high-quality and healthy brand image. The image of flowers is closer to the tastes of female consumers, and intimacy with the brand is also increased. In the layout, a simple left and right arrangement was used on the front side, and the brand logo was applied to each side of the product to enhance brand power so that product information, functions, and size can be seen at a glance. The package container part was opened left and right using LDPE vinyls. It has the storage and practicality of the product itself as well as aesthetics.
According to the results, it can be seen that female consumers place importance on sanitary napkin brands. At present, in a situation where foreign brands are leading the Chinese premium market, it is necessary to effectively promote the brand with a clear brand image so that new brands can express their individuality in order to quickly occupy the market. It is necessary to create a product that meets the needs of female consumers by segmenting the market, while constantly developing the package design of the product and identifying social phenomena and consumer trends to form a differentiated brand. Existing domestic sanitary napkin brands in China have not yet formed a prosperous identity and quality, but in a period of rapid economic development and continuous growth of the premium market, if companies can seize the opportunity, they will be able to increase their market competitiveness and gain opportunities for growth. It is hoped that this study will serve as a reference value in terms of design when Chinese sanitary napkin brands enter the premium market in the future. However, this study selected only 15 brands of sanitary napkin brands, and the US and European countries were excluded, so the scope of the study was reduced. In addition, since the cultural characteristics of Chinese women were not considered, future research needs to further broaden the scope of the brand.