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Die with Dignity

If you don't send your packaging to a better place, it may come back to haunt you (and the planet). Here are some things to keep in mind in the design phase.
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5 Fatal Flaws of Packaging

Packaging can't fix a sucky product, but it can sink a great one. Here are the five most common ways we see good products suffer from bad packaging.
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Making Sense of Smart Packaging

Packaging is seeing a lot of technological enhancements. But what makes packaging "smart"? This guide explains the different types of smart packaging with examples showing how it can be used effectively.
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Amazon's New Packaging Standards

Amazon is raising the bar when it comes to packaging for online retail. What does that mean for your brand? Here's a look at each certification tier, and the factors that vendors and sellers need to consider.
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What Is E-commerce Packaging?

Packaging has to do a lot—for the product, for the brand and for the consumer. How do packaging's fundamental duties change? Designing for e-com means thinking differently.
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Unpacked: a video series exploring all things packaging

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Shipping Collectibles

Unboxing Funko Pop!
For collectors, packaging is just as important as the product. How can a brand ensure is arrives without damage? Watch to see how Funko solved this common conundrum.
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Child Resistant Packaging

Standards, Structures, and Solutions
Let's breakdown child-resistant packaging, why it’s such a tough nut to crack, and how the design gets a seal of approval.
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Unboxing Hum by Colgate

Multichannel Packaging
Colgate’s Hum Toothbrush did a teethrific job creating a premium experience for e-commerce and brick and mortar.
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Unboxing Ollie

Cold Chain Considerations
Feast your eyes on Ollie. They’re using curbside recyclable ClimaCell, by Temperpak, to deliver fresh food for furry friends.
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Grillo's Pickles Packaging Update

It's a really big dill
Grillo's Pickles launched their new custom packaging. Officially say goodbye to the puddle of brine and hello to the easy to open jar.
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Coca-Cola’s Material Shift

Plastics and Recycling
Brent shares a little more about why it ain’t easy being green…plastic. This should quench your thirst for a little recycling knowledge.
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Unboxing the GoPro Hero 9

Designing for E-Commerce
Captain Brent explains why designing packaging for e-commerce will deter porch pirates from pillaging.
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The Vaseline Smart Pump

Consumers Get Candid
We are looking at the dangerously symmetrical design of Vaseline's lotion pump. There's a 50-50 chance of moisturizing your counter instead of your body!
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Target's Figmint Packaging

Design for a Private Label
Figmint cooked up some pretty cool packaging for over 250 products that we just had to show you
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Head & Shoulders Lightweight Ecobottle

A real weightloss journey
Procter & Gamble's recently launched Ecobottle uses nearly half the material of the standard shampoo bottle.
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Hasbro's Plastic-free Packaging

Kids vs. Collectors
Hasbro had their sights on plastic-free packaging a few years ago, let's see where they are at today.
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Cabinet Launches into Retail

Designing for on-shelf
The refillable prescription company Cabinet Health has expanded to retail.
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Unboxing Swiffer

Redesigning Retail
Swiffer has a shiny new retail presence! Watch as Brent walks through some of the new packaging changes that were made
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Unboxing Tea Forte

A look at premium tea bags
Brent puts his unboxing pinky up and explores the artistry of Tea Forte's beau-TEA-ful packaging.
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15 Years of Fuseneo

A trip down memory lane
Brent is joined by his family to celebrate Fuseneo's 15 year anniversary.
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Let's talk about Greenwashing

When materials and messaging don't match
Brent takes a look at a brand making big, and dishonest, sustainability claims.
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Unboxing Rothy's

Running on Recycled Content
Rothy’s got commitment to sustainability in both their products and packaging.
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At-Home Testing Kits

Messaging Matters
Careful consideration goes into every step when designing at-home test kits. Let's take a look at how Everly Health did it.
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Swiffer Goes SIOC

Swiffers sweeping success with SIOC
Procter & Gamble' blew us away with their SIOC solution for e-commerce packaging.
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Accessible Packaging Design

X-Box adaptive packaging
Take a look at the careful consideration and strategies of this one-of-a-kind accessible structure.
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Unboxing Goodr

Getting Playful with Branding
Goodr's combination of color and messaging makes this e-commerce package playful and authentic!
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Unboxing Hanni

Ditching Disposables
Let's take a look at Hanni’s solution ridding the world of plastic razor and cartridge waste.
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A Packaging Paradox

Solving Scissors
Scissor packaging is just not cutting it! You know the paradox – Needing a pair of scissors to open a pair of scissors.
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Diversity in Yogurt Packaging

Material and Structure Diversity
Today Brent is all work and Yoplait as he discusses the diversity in yogurt packaging.
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Unboxing Caraway Kitchenware

Sustainable from package to countertop
Say, hey, good lookin', what you got cookin'?
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Playful Packaging - Part 2

Featuring Piper Lindberg
This interactive unboxing comes to life when submerged in water.
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The Recyclability Catfish

The start of something
In 2022 Brent Lindberg stated, "Don't judge a bottle by its cover".
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Colgate Goes Curbside

A Move to Mono-Material
The truth fairy left a video under Brent's pillow last night. Although bummed it wasn't cash, he still has a sweet tooth for sustainability and is ready to drop some wisdom🦷.
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Passport Chocolate

Unique Retail Structures
Today on Unpacked, Brent looks at packaging that is CHOC-full of fun!
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Unboxing Mochidoki Gift Set

A Tasty Gift Set
We hope that you're hungry because we have a sweet treat from our friends at Mochidoki to share!
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The Recyclability Catfish

The Start of Something
In 1860 George Eliot coined the phrase, "Don't judge a book by its cover". In 2022 Brent Lindberg stated, "Don't judge a bottle by its cover". 😂
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Colgate Goes Curbside

A Move to Mono-Material
The truth fairy left a video under Brent's pillow last night.
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Playful Packaging

Featuring Parker Lindberg
Today Brent is joined by Parker Lindberg, a junior packaging enthusiast, to talk about the power of playful packaging. This interactive unboxing was a HIT.
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Unboxing Magic Spoon

Oh Oh Oh It's Magic!
Brent unboxes Magic Spoon and finds a cereal-ously good-looking diecut. Let's dig in!
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Shipping Liquids in Ecommerce

With SC Johnson
Hopefully, this will help Brent get his clean on as he unboxes some Windex and has the studio sparkling in no time!
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Unboxing Oculus

Evolving with Style
What a difference a couple of years make!
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Unboxing Everlane

A Sustainability Sprint
Let's unbox a pair of shoes from Everlane, a company that is owning radical transparency.
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Unboxing A Sales Kit

USB Sales Kit
I had a pun about a USB but, it just can't seem to stick in my memory... *ba dum tss*
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Unboxing Caspers Dog Bed

Introducing Socket
*drum roll please*... We have added a new member to the Fuseneo team, and we are barking it from the wooftops!
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Brent Battles Bugs

and teaches us about packaging
Jiminy Crickets, he really did it! Check out the latest Unpacked video to see Brent eat some crickets... and talk about the packaging.
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Unboxing Otherlands

A premium e-commerce experience
A premium candle unboxing from Otherlands that just makes scents.
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Unboxing Holiday Dielines and Structures

Unique Gift Packaging Dielines
'Twas 11 days before Christmas, and we've made a list of some good holiday packaging you can give as gifts. The dielines and structures have been made with care; In hopes of giving shoppers extra holiday flair. Enjoy this week's holiday episode of #Unpacked as Brent unwraps some holiday fun!
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Barbie Goes Sustainable

It's not plastic, it's fantastic!
We are looking at Barbies' new collection that is made from 90% recycled ocean-bound plastic.
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Unboxing an At-Home COVID Test Kit

A look at service-based packaging
This at-home COVID testing kit is delivered right to your door containing instructions to complete the test on your own.
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Unboxing ROOM

Utility Packaging at it's best
We love when we get a delivery to the studio that ends up being a great Unboxing!
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Unboxing Welly

Packaging worth keeping
Welly Health PBC wellness kit packaging is just what the doctor ordered! Side effects may include fun, convenience, stackability, and an endless selection!
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A Premium Unboxing Experience

Raising the Unboxing Bar
We got lucky with an unexpected unboxing that had everyone in the studio interested.
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Unboxing Kengos

Repairable and reusable shoes
We are head over heels for this brand's sustainability commitment, they do knot disappoint.
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A Fresh Take on Detergent

Know when to throw in the towel
Powder, liquid, pods, and now sheets? Watch as we unfold the evolution of detergent packaging from large boxes to small envelopes.
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Unboxing BarkBox

Take me to your Teether
Give the people what they want! Yes! Another dog video.
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Unboxing Occo

Single Serve Spices
Brent is spicing things up one micro portion at a time as he checks out Occo's premeasured spice packaging.
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Multi-Material Packaging

You gotta keep 'em separated!
Brent not only sings but does a great movie quote impression!
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Unboxing ChangLi

How not to package a car
We are really revved up for this one!!
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Unboxing Disney Princesses

Sustainable dreams do come true
The Disney Princesses have been set free from plastic packaging.
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Beverage Bottle Design

The Cold Carbonated Truth
Have you ever wondered why soda bottles are pretty much all the same? You'd think they'd want to differentiate themselves.
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Unboxing Kingsford

A spark of innovation
We are firing up another unboxing as we look at Kingsford's solution for the e-commerce market.
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Unboxing Mantl

Creating a community
MANTL really "bald" out on this #packaging
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Fast Food Showdown

Order Up!
It's a Fast Food Showdown - Packaging Edition.
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Shave-Off Take 2

Then vs. Now
Brent checks back in with Dollar Shave Club and Harry's, Inc. to see if they have anything new going on.
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Unboxing Send a Cake

Featuring Piper
Piper joins Brent in the studio and her reaction is priceless as they unbox a special surprise from sendacake.com
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Unboxing the Body Shop

Tuning up sustainability
You're going to want to 'wash' this! (sorry... we couldn't resist)! #unboxing The Body Shop
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Unboxing Spice House

Let's get Spicy
We are getting spicy with another e-commerce unboxing video.
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Unboxing Toad & Co

Looking Good While Doing Good
Toad&Co is dedicated to cleaning up the apparel industry. Their website states- Go Sustainable or Go Nude!
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Unboxing Plaine Products

A Packaging Revolution
Wash – Rinse – RETURN! Brent checks out Plaine Products' refillable packaging system.
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Unboxing Brewbike

Brewed Just For You
Today Brent talks about a recent Fuseneo project with Brewbike. p.s. No coffee beans were harmed in the making of this video.
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Unboxing Who Gives A Crap

We give a crap
Cheeky branding, interactive packaging, and sustainable materials are just a few reasons why this brand is on the path to success.
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Unboxing KiwiCo

Featuring Parker
Parker joins Brent as they unbox his Santa Clause gift from KiwiCo
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Unboxing Lush

Gifting through E-COM
Sending gifts from a website has never felt more personal.
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Unboxing Toblerone

Go Big or Go Home
An unboxing video made with the perfect combination of packaging, magic, and so much chocolate.
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Packaging Innovation

A great call for drywall
Good things come to those who accidentally bust a hole in a wall while moving a refrigerator.
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Sensory Series - Sight

Love at First Sight
We all know that visuals sell packaging but are they always used properly?
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Sensory Series - Sound

Packaging That Speaks
It's not always intentional but the sound your packaging makes while opening can evoke memories.
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Sensory Series - Textured Packaging

Bonus David's Tooth Paste Unboxing
How does the feel of your packaging influence a purchase?
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Unboxing High Fashion

E-Commerce Edition
When shopping in luxury stores, you expect a high-end luxurious experience. Does that experience transpire to your living room?
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Unboxing Allbirds

Running With Sustainabilty
That's right, it's time for another unboxing video! Today we are looking at Allbirds e-commerce packaging from heel to toe.
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Deer In the Headlights

The Art of Traffic Design
Innovation doesn't always make sense at first. This can be jarring, like when a new traffic pattern seems to break all the rules. Don't be afraid to challenge the conventions to find something better.
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The Recycling Stream

Red Sock In the Whites
Ever put a red sock in with the whites? You know what happens. Likewise, the recycling system only stays clean if we keep things properly sorted.
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Unboxing HiSmile

Refill & Starter Kits
Grab your shades; it's time for another unboxing video. Today we are dissecting the HiSmile starter refill kit packaging.
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Are Plastics Evil? pt. 2

Performance
"Plastics make it possible" is a tough marketing claim to argue with. When it comes to performance, few things can even compare with plastics, and that performance often affects sustainability.
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Are Plastics Evil? pt. 1

Flexible vs. Rigid
Once upon a time, plastics looked like a godsend. Now, they're often treated more like a villainous plague. What's the real story?
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GFB

It's a bowl! It's a pouch! No wait...
Beyond bowls, boxes and bags, in uncharted waters of packaging, there lives the GFB. What is it, and what are the benefits of this unique blend of packaging? We're breaking it down today.
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The End of E-commerce

From Minor to Mainstream
More and more people are doing more of their shopping online (especially now), and brands who think they can keep it on the back burner need to wake up and change their strategy.
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Hi, I'm New... pt. 3

Welcome to the Family
What happens when you're a month into a new job and don't know if you're on track? Here's how to follow through during the first four weeks to make the new guy/gal feel right at home.
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Hi, I'm New... pt. 2

Making the Most of Day One
How do you avoid Empty Inbox Syndrome for your new hires? Schedule their first day with all they need to do and learn to hit the ground running.
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Hi, I'm New... pt. 1

Intentional Onboarding
Woohoo, you got the job! Now what? By mapping out the onboarding process, companies can prevent a lot of fears and doubts.
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Smart Packaging pt. 3

Interactive Packaging
When you think of smart packaging, you're likely picturing Interactive Packaging. But when is it best to actually employ these marvels of technology and engagement?
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Smart Packaging pt. 2

Active Packaging
Wish your packaging could do more for you? Active Packaging may be just the thing (key word "may").
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Smart Packaging pt. 1

Intelligent Packaging
What if your packaging had the inside scoop on your product? Meet Intelligent Packaging, just one variety of smart packaging.
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How To Brand Your Packaging pt. 5

Customer Interaction
Customer experience - you hear about it all the time. Here's the final tip for branding through packaging design (beyond just graphics).
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