A Slice Of... The importance of colour choice for packaging design (No. 38)

A Slice Of... The importance of colour choice for packaging design (No. 38)

November 20, 2025 · 6 min · Season 1 · Episode 38

About this episode

This episode discusses the critical role of colour choice in packaging design and its impact on branding and consumer perception.

The importance of colour choice in branding & packaging design Colour is one of the most important elements of packaging design. Research shows that 52% of consumers first notice the colour on packaging before anything else. The right use of colour in packaging can instantly guide consumers to a brand and convey key product qualities. When used strategically and consistently, colour is an impactful visual shortcut that builds brand recognition. However, the wrong colour choices can have the opposite effect. This podcast covers best practices and watch-outs when working with colour in packaging design. You can find our contact details below: Alan Gilbody on Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alangilbody/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Slice Design Company website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://slicedesign.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #packagingdesign #packdesign #packaging #branddesign #branding #design #agency #designagency #drink #food #advice #colour

More episodes of A Slice Of - Packaging Design

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the A Slice Of - Packaging Design podcast page.