{"id":35739,"date":"2020-07-22T12:21:42","date_gmt":"2020-07-22T17:21:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/?p=35739"},"modified":"2023-09-19T17:51:51","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T22:51:51","slug":"cannabis-cbd-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/cannabis-cbd-packaging\/","title":{"rendered":"Cannabis Packaging Guide: How Great Packaging Can Help Grow Your Cannabis and CBD Business Faster"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35818 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/27125353\/20200204213208-gettyimages-1170027541.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/27125353\/20200204213208-gettyimages-1170027541.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/27125353\/20200204213208-gettyimages-1170027541-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/27125353\/20200204213208-gettyimages-1170027541-400x200.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The cannabis industry is no longer just a budding business idea.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, it has bloomed into a huge industry. Just the medical use segment of the industry is expected to generate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.technavio.com\/report\/medical-marijuana-market-industry-analysis?utm_source=pressrelease&amp;utm_medium=bw&amp;utm_campaign=t_auto_week10&amp;utm_content=IRTNTR40220\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">$22 billion<\/a> in the next four years.<\/p>\n<p>Today, <a href=\"https:\/\/mjbizdaily.com\/where-in-the-us-is-marijuana-legal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">36 of the 50 states<\/a> allow patients to use medical cannabis with a proper prescription. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.driveresearch.com\/cannabis-consumer-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cannabis consumer insights<\/a> indicate that almost half, 48%, of its users consume it daily.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cannabis packaging is too important to be overlooked, done in haste, or allowed to become outdated.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In fact, some of the strongest companies in the cannabis industry have built multi-billion dollar businesses based on a strong <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/brand-identity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">brand identity<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The truth is that there&#8217;s a lot of competition in the cannabis industry. And, to succeed, you must stand out from the rest with custom-branded packaging for your cannabis and CBD offerings.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you should keep in mind when designing packaging for your cannabis or CBD products.<\/p>\n<div class=\"featured-snippet\"><h2 class=\"title\">Cannabis packaging guide<\/h2><div class=\"snippet-content\"><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#brand\"><strong>Cannabis packaging should attract your target customers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#educate\"><strong>Cannabis packaging should inform<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#protect\"><strong>Cannabis packaging should protect the product<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#trends\"><strong>Consider cannabis packaging design trends<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/27125439\/cs-200px.png\" \/><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"brand\">1. Cannabis packaging should attract your target customers<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_35771\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35771\" class=\"wp-image-35771 size-full\" title=\"The Dieline\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/27125405\/sethroganhouseplant-e1589295032674.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"367\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-35771\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Dieline<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Packaging design matters<\/h3>\n<p>Compelling and high-quality product <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/packaging-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">packaging<\/a> plays a big role in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/trigger-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">triggering customers to choose<\/a> one cannabis or CBD product over another.<\/p>\n<p>As we recently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/branding-marketing-beauty-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wrote<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>There is\u00a0impressive evidence\u00a0in support of the power of packaging design:<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>Attractive packaging triggered more intense activity in areas of the brain associated with impulsivity than neutral packaging.<\/p>\n<p>Unattractive and attractive packaging lead to\u00a0<i>less<\/i>\u00a0activity in areas of the brain responsible for reflective thought than neutral packaging.<\/p>\n<p>Attractive packaging triggered reward responses in the brain whereas unattractive packaging triggered areas associated with negative emotion.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Strong marijuana packaging is one of the most important ways to&#8230;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>reassure customers that you have a quality product<\/li>\n<li>and to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/cannabis-hemp-packaging-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">build their trust in your cannabis products<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><div class=\"subscription-hero-snippet image-on-left\" style=\"background: #000630\"><div class=\"title centered\">WHICH PACKAGING IS BEST?<\/div><div class=\"main-content\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.crowdspring.com\/marketing\/landing-page\/crowdspring-case-study-regine-pack-260-transparent.png\" alt=\"high quality product packaging for world's best tweezers\"\/><\/div><div class=\"form-wrapper\"><div class=\"subtitle\">Only 20% of people answer all 5 questions correctly.<br\/><br\/>Think you can get a perfect score?<\/div><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/crowdspring.typeform.com\/to\/HaoGywen\">Take the free quiz now!<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<h3>Understand your customer and the experience you are promoting<\/h3>\n<p>Before you can create packaging solutions for your cannabis and CBD products, you must understand your target market, your prospective customers, and the experience you want to promote.<\/p>\n<p>What pain point is your product solving for the consumer?<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few customer profiles for you to consider.<\/p>\n<h4>Luxury cannabis and CBD customers<\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_35773\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35773\" class=\"wp-image-35773 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/27125404\/lowell-smokes-page-2018-e1589295978886.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-35773\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lowell Farms<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Luxury clients expect top-quality products and packaging.<\/p>\n<p>A product is considered a luxury when the brand status is elevated in the eyes of the customer.<\/p>\n<p>As far as most customers are concerned, if a product is <em>perceived<\/em> as better than others &#8211; it is.<\/p>\n<p>To aid in this perception, packaging options for premium products should be high quality, clean minimal or luxe, and over-the-top.<\/p>\n<p>And, the packaging should always deliver on the implied promises defined by the manufacturer or dispensary. In fact, if you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-marijuana-dispensary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">start a marijuana dispensary<\/a>, you should be thinking about the overall experience for your customers and how the products and packaging offered in your dispensary will stand out from others.<\/p>\n<p>When designing packaging options for customers looking for luxury cannabis and CBD products,\u00a0 be sure to consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Quality<\/strong>: Luxury consumers expect high-value, designer packaging that functions impeccably.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sense<\/strong>: Luxury product packaging should provide a heightened tactile user experience.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taste<\/strong>: Luxury product packaging should forgo the typical stereotypes associated with cannabis.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Millennial cannabis and CBD customers<\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_35789\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35789\" class=\"wp-image-35789 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/27125402\/merlin_148714269_773327e4-31a3-474e-9dcf-e115bd266e5c-jumbo-e1589323305439.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-35789\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Recess<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The youthful clientele is drawn to authenticity. They&#8217;re burnt out on traditional advertising, coercive marketing, and carefully cultivated facades.<\/p>\n<p>But, they&#8217;re open to trendy design and unique product uses and experiences. And they&#8217;re generally receptive to following celebrity and influencer endorsements from people they perceive to have values that align with theirs.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"subscription-hero-snippet image-on-left\" style=\"background: #161C4A\"><div class=\"title centered\">Want a free brand review?<\/div><div class=\"main-content\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/09131004\/brand-identity-grader-blog-cta-hero.png\" alt=\"brand identity grader hero\"\/><\/div><div class=\"form-wrapper\"><div class=\"subtitle\">Answer 5 short questions and we will send a custom report with actionable insights and specific actions you can take to build a stronger brand.<\/div><div>\n<script>\nfunction submitForm_drip_form(oFormElement) {\n  var xhr = new XMLHttpRequest();\n  xhr.onload = function() { \n    if (xhr.status == 200 || xhr.status == 202) {\n      var formEl = document.getElementById(\"drip_form\");\n      var doneEl = document.getElementById(\"done_drip_form\");\n      formEl.style = \"display: none\";\n      doneEl.style = \"display: block\";\n    } else {\n      alert(xhr.responseText);\n    }\n  }\n  var formData = new FormData(oFormElement);\n  grecaptcha.execute(\"6LcyQTUpAAAAAC5ZPtCYQzRWKR732_LmqInv9YSK\", { action: \"external_bumblebee_lead\" }).then((token) => {\n    formData.set(\"recaptcha_token\", token);\n    xhr.open(oFormElement.method, oFormElement.action, true);\n    xhr.setRequestHeader(\"x-frontendurl\", window.location.href);\n    xhr.send(formData);\n  });\n\n  return false;\n  }\n<\/script>\n<div id=\"done_drip_form\" class=\"done\">\n      <div class=\"success-title\">\n        <i class=\"fa fa-check-circle\"><\/i><br\/> We just emailed the info to you.\n      <\/div><\/div><form id=\"drip_form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/api\/v1\/bb\/external_leads\/\" method=\"post\" onsubmit=\"return submitForm_drip_form(this);\">\n      <div class=\"form-group\">\n        <input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" class=\"form-control\" id=\"mce-EMAIL\" required=\"true\"\/>\n        <label html_for=\"mce-EMAIL\" class=\"form-label\">Email Address<\/label>\n      <\/div> \n      <div style=\"position: absolute; left: -5000px\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t<input type=\"text\" value=\"brand-identity-grader-landing-page\" tabindex=\"-1\" name=\"tags\" readonly=\"true\"\/>\n        <input type=\"text\" value=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" name=\"add_country_tier_suffix\" readonly=\"true\"\/>\n      <\/div><input type=\"submit\" value=\"I want a stronger brand!\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" \/><p class=\"notice\"> <\/form><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p>When designing packaging for Millennials, be sure to consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Simplicity<\/strong>: Minimal, unadorned custom-branded packaging appears authentic and trustworthy. This type of packaging represents the product within, without frills or facades.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sustainability<\/strong>: Millennials tend to value environmental consciousness. They value sustainable packaging that offers alternatives to plastics. You&#8217;ll even get extra points if the packaging is made from renewable or plant-based materials.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limited Edition<\/strong>: Millennials want something not everyone can have. This is why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/marketing-psychology\/scarcity-principle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">scarcity marketing<\/a> via special edition products is wildly popular.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Customers looking for relief<\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_35776\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35776\" class=\"wp-image-35776 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/27125403\/pain-relief-e1589296596978.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"372\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-35776\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Abacus Health<\/p><\/div>\n<p>All medical marijuana customers have a medical need for cannabis and CBD products. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/health\/qualifying-conditions-for-medical-marijuana-by-state\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">qualifying conditions<\/a> vary by state.<\/p>\n<p>A recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthaffairs.org\/doi\/abs\/10.1377\/hlthaff.2018.05266\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">study<\/a> found that approximately two-thirds of medical marijuana patients define\u00a0chronic pain\u00a0as their chief reason for treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Patients seeking pain relief for medical issues will be drawn to custom-branded packaging that promises what they desire.<\/p>\n<p>So, emphasizing the efficacy of your product and the relief they will enjoy will be very persuasive for that audience.<\/p>\n<p>When designing packaging for customers looking for relief, be sure to consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Medical symbols<\/strong>: Packaging design should clarify that your product delivers health benefits. Some brands do this through logos pairing cannabis leaves with medical symbols. But, with so many medical cannabis brands hitting the market, that concept will be quickly played out and overdone, making it hard for your brand to stand out. So, think of other ways to convey your product&#8217;s medical value to set your brand apart.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Text<\/strong>: Use clear, concise copy describing your product and its benefits. Pain relief should be a focal point of the package messaging.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Simple design<\/strong>: Clean <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/package-graphics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">package graphics<\/a> and labels with ample white space will ensure that consumers can read the product packaging and find the necessary information with ease.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"educate\">2. Cannabis packaging should inform<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35802 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/27125400\/r-r-medicinals-zpdxn1krxaa-unsplash-scaled-e1589478170363.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The best custom branded packaging design successfully balances design and information.<\/p>\n<p>Custom packaging for any product must include basic product information on a custom printed label &#8211; preferably in a design that makes your product look appealing.<\/p>\n<p>After all, as we emphasized in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/starting-a-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">guide on how to start a business<\/a>, a strong brand identity is more important today than it has ever been.<\/p>\n<p>But, medical marijuana packaging carries a heavier informational burden. Guidelines, which vary state by state, require that your packaging must include dosing information and instructions for safe use, as well as batch numbers and expiration details.<\/p>\n<p>For reference, here is our handy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/cannabis-hemp-packaging-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">content checklist<\/a> for cannabis packaging:<\/p>\n<h3>Your content checklist for product packaging<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Include the essential details\n<ul>\n<li>What\u2019s inside?<\/li>\n<li>How much?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s the potency and dosage?<\/li>\n<li>When does it expire?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s the lot number?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Include reassuring qualifiers that your audience will value\n<ul>\n<li>Organic, CO2-Extracted, Full Spectrum, Contains Less Than 0.3% THC, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Include your company\u2019s contact info\n<ul>\n<li>Web Address<\/li>\n<li>Customer Support Email<\/li>\n<li>Customer Support Phone number<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Include your visual branding elements\n<ul>\n<li>Logo<\/li>\n<li>Tagline<\/li>\n<li>Brand Colors<\/li>\n<li>Small branded graphic elements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is also important to be sure your packaging solutions meet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicmarijuanaproducts.com\/marijuana-packaging-laws\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">state laws<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you already have packaging for your cannabis and CBD products but are struggling to increase sales, perhaps it&#8217;s time to consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/how-to-rebrand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rebranding<\/a> your company and your packaging.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"protect\">3. Cannabis packaging should protect the product<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_35820\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35820\" class=\"wp-image-35820 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/27125353\/alt_dezeen_2364_col_8-852x568-1-e1589498182249.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-35820\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Trend Hunter<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When choosing marijuana packaging materials, consider both appearance <em>and<\/em> function.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/marketing-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best marketing<\/a> and package graphics in the world won&#8217;t hold much value if the product inside isn&#8217;t properly protected.<\/p>\n<p>Keep the following protection guidelines in mind when developing your custom packaging:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Proper seal: <\/strong>Packaging for products that are not single-use must be resealable and generally should be small proof. Containers with lids, adhesive closures, ziplock packaging, and boxes with interlocking closures are all options &#8211; which is right for your product?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Child safety<\/strong>: Packaging must be difficult for children to open &#8211; it must be child-resistant (such as pop-top bottles that require some dexterity to open). Packages must adhere to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bms.com\/assets\/bms\/us\/en-us\/pdf\/poison-prevention-packaging-act-requirements.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Poison Prevention Packaging Act<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tamper eviden<\/strong>t: Much like over-the-counter drugs, medical cannabis packaging must be designed in such a way that it is evident if the package has been tampered with.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sturdy materials<\/strong>: Select packaging that is sturdy enough to protect the product inside. Different products will present differing packaging requirements based on the level of protection they require.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Edibles and beverages<\/strong>: State laws involving medical cannabis and consumable products are not created equal. The packaging must be opaque in the states that allow edibles and infused beverages.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"trends\">4. Consider cannabis packaging design trends<\/h2>\n<p>Packaging design trends are a funny thing. Some burn fast and bright and disappear, while others stand the test of time.<\/p>\n<p>Either way, you should know them when developing your cannabis packaging. And the most important thing to remember is that the only design trends worth embracing are those actively supporting your brand.<\/p>\n<p>This means you may leave behind most design packaging trends. And that&#8217;s okay.<\/p>\n<p>So, here are a few trends that we think will stick around for a while.<\/p>\n<div class=\"featured-snippet\"><h2 class=\"title\">Cannabis packaging design trends<\/h2><div class=\"snippet-content\"><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#leafy-imagery\"><strong>Leafy Imagery<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#environmentally-friendly\"><strong>Environmentally-friendly packaging<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#health-focus\"><strong>Health focus<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#minimalism\"><strong>Minimalist cannabis packaging<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#stereotype-play\"><strong>Stereotype play<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/27125439\/cs-200px.png\" \/><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"leafy-imagery\">Leafy Imagery<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_35808\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35808\" class=\"wp-image-35808 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/27125359\/5de41ef2d41c9be4eccd0496_kiva-chocolate-packaging-e1589491535254.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-35808\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kiva Confections<\/p><\/div>\n<p>While the marijuana leaf can be very cliche, it&#8217;s also the fastest way to make cannabis products identifiable when using it on your marijuana packaging.<\/p>\n<p>Many successful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/logo-design\/cannabis-logo-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cannabis logos<\/a> and package graphics incorporate the iconic leaf in new and modern ways.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, the cannabis leaf is so highly recognizable you can even change its color while still maintaining its effectiveness. So, don&#8217;t be afraid to experiment and get creative.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"environmentally-friendly\">Environmentally-friendly packaging<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_35811\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35811\" class=\"wp-image-35811 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/27125358\/photofeb0753941pm-e1589493643536.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-35811\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sun Grown Packaging<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Consumers today are more environmentally conscious than ever before.<\/p>\n<p>Shoppers care about products being both good for them and for the environment. This is why &#8220;organic,&#8221; &#8220;sustainable,&#8221; and &#8220;raw&#8221; products are currently sought after.<\/p>\n<p>And this desire to minimize environmental impact transcends into the packaging realm, too. 66 percent of U.S. consumers and 80 percent of U.S. adults ages 18 to 34 <a href=\"https:\/\/pditechnologies.com\/resources\/report\/2023-business-sustainability-index\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">are willing to pay more<\/a> for sustainable products and packaging.<\/p>\n<p>Your cannabis packaging shouldn&#8217;t just<em> be sustainable<\/em>, it should<em> look sustainable,<\/em> too. Muted shades of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/color-theory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">natural colors<\/a> help communicate how natural your products are.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"health-focus\">Health focus<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_35812\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35812\" class=\"wp-image-35812 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/27125357\/relief-cream-e1590079179577.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/27125357\/relief-cream-e1590079179577.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/27125357\/relief-cream-e1590079179577-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/27125357\/relief-cream-e1590079179577-400x260.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-35812\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Canna Hemp<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Medical marijuana patients have health issues to address. And they want reassurance that your product can deliver a trusted solution.<\/p>\n<p>So, emphasize the medicinal properties of your cannabis and cannabis-infused products by modeling your cannabis packaging after traditional medical packaging. And as we mentioned above, this includes using clear copy and packaging design with ample white space.<\/p>\n<p>Look at the medical brands you admire for further design inspiration relevant to your unique brand.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"minimalism\">Minimalist cannabis packaging<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_35813\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35813\" class=\"wp-image-35813 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/27125355\/big-sky-packaging-cannabis-sunday-goods-custom-e1589494110899.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"368\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-35813\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sunday Goods<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you feel you&#8217;re being beaten over the head with suggestions to embrace minimalist packaging and design &#8211; get used to it.<\/p>\n<p>The adage &#8220;less is more&#8221; couldn&#8217;t be more true. And minimalist design is enjoying a renaissance that shows no sign of waning. So, a minimalist approach to your packaging design will ensure a contemporary (read: desirable!) effect.<\/p>\n<p>Black-and-white minimalist designs are particularly effective in high-end products.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"stereotype-play\">Stereotype play<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_35814\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35814\" class=\"wp-image-35814 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/27125354\/djs_woodstockcannabiscompany_01-e1589494427240.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"436\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-35814\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Woodstock Cannabis Company<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Forget, for a moment, everything you know about steering clear of stereotypes.<\/p>\n<p>The cannabis industry has a fun, historic culture that creates opportunities for clever marketing and design.<\/p>\n<p>While this trend is used more heavily in recreational cannabis, there can be a place for it in the medical arena when done tastefully.<\/p>\n<p>Consider a play on words, or reference cannabis in a playful way, to help your brand stand out from the rest.<\/p>\n<h2>Wrapping it Up<\/h2>\n<p>With all products, it&#8217;s important to remember that the package is the first thing people will see. 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