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Our President and Creative Director, Ted Mininni, regularly contributes thought leadership and insights to many noteworthy trade and marketing publications, in print and online, on topics related to package design and licensing program design. Our white papers section is a collection of his most thought-provoking and frequently discussed pieces. Just select an article, complete the simple registration form, and access will be granted.

5 Ways to Package Product Line Segments

November 30, 2011 Ted Mininni

Large branded product lines invariably require segmentation. These lines contain product groups that appeal to distinctive market segments...More

The 4 Way Intersection: Where Brand & Consumer Values Meet

November 7, 2011 Ted Mininni

Good package design refers to the brand and its values. Great package design goes one better...More

The Package Design System: Your Most Important Strategy

September 14, 2011 Ted Mininni

Package design should never be viewed as a “one-off challenge” for a single product...More

Packaging Playing the Leading Role

August 8, 2011 Ted Mininni

According to surveys and research conducted by consumer behavior experts, when consumers make purchase decisions, they’re spending...More

Keeping Brands Kid Cool

April 8, 2011 Ted Mininni

Brands that are targeting various kids’ demographics had better know this: there’s a lot more to marketing to kids today than trying to keep their brands...More

10 Crucial Questions Before Revitalizing Heritage Brand Packaging

March 23, 2011 Ted Mininni

Marketers of established brands have even more to worry about now. Consumers have changed...More

8 Ways Package Structure Sells the Brand

February 15, 2011 Ted Mininni

Packaging at its best refers back to the brand and leverages its chief assets. It also has the power to become the brand’s most important...More

Own It or Lose It.

November 1, 2010 Ted Mininni

In the 10-20 seconds the consumer scans the retail shelf, what pops? That’s why ownable design strategies are increasingly important...More

Why Enjoyment Matters in Brand Building.

January 26, 2010 Ted Mininni

Building solid consumer relationships and forging meaningful connections: isn’t that what ultimately cements brand loyalty? Builds brand equity?More

You Have 20 Seconds, or Less, to Live.

July 1, 2009 Ted Mininni

When consumers make purchase decisions, they’re spending anywhere from 10 to 20 seconds – according to surveys and research conducted...More