Do it yourself
En studie om lokalproducerade produkters förpackningsdesign
The purpose of this study was to examine how local producers in the food and confectionery segment in Västernorrland, Sweden, working to communicate that the product is locally produced through its packaging design. We have chosen to look at how they work with the right packaging design because it is such an important part of the product marketing. A further aim was to examine how consumers perceive the packaging design of the locally produced products and how they consider that the packaging design communicates the product as locally produced. We have also analyzed the graphical elements contained in the locally produced product packaging through a semiotic analysis.The theoretical framework is based on theories in brand communication and Visual Communication, specializing in packaging design?s visual elements.The method used in this study is a qualitative method. This is to gain a deeper insight into how the local produce companies think about their packaging design, to get an understanding of how customers perceive the packages and to see which elements are on the packaging.The study shows the importance of good packaging design, because customers rarely differ the packaging and its contents. The results of the study?s different parts shows that companies value the brand name as the most important element on the packages. Mostly, the text is the most important element, both for businesses and consumers, and it is also that which occupies the most space on the package. Customers consider if the packaging different parts and elements do not look mass produced, this implies that they feel homemade and locally produced.