How Unusual Packaging Can Help Boost Sales

Estimated reading time: 2 min
How unusual packaging can help boost sales

No matter what product you sell, unusual shaped packaging can be an excellent way to increase your sales.

Stretching beyond the norm and packaging your product in containers that drastically differ to those of your competitors can help you increase your profits by simply helping you sell more of your goods.

Bold first impressions

In markets saturated with an assortment of products, it is essential that your business strives to make an excellent first impression. While, of course, first impressions aren’t always backed up by great products, increasing the chances of customers engaging with your company gives you the opportunity to show your products are the best on the market.

Shape sales

Using different shaped packaging can add exclusivity, novelty, or additional practicality to your product. Consider more than how your packaging will hold your product, also think about how it can be used afterwards as this is what consumers often think about when making a purchase.

For example, bespoke tins that can be used as money boxes once empty can boost sales as consumers immediately see a continual use and long-term value to the packaging.

Benefitting from colour

It doesn’t always have to be unusual packaging shapes that helps you stand out from your competition. If your product has to be packaged in a certain shaped tin, then experiment with colour as a way to stand out. Bold colours can grab the attention of passers-by, and pastel shades can gain attention when browsing products.

When experimenting with colour, you can also consider other design features that can help you stand out. High quality typography and graphics can help you make an impact so long as they are clear and easy to read.


You may also like View all

Silver aluminium cosmetic bottles and tins with moisturising cream, presented beside protective paper packaging and a cardboard shipping box.

How can cosmetic packaging affect shelf life, shipping and product protection?

Choosing the right packaging for cosmetic products is an important decision for any beauty, skincare or wellness brand. From creams, balms or powders, the packaging material can influence the shelf...

silver candle tin with a wooden wick, surrounded by candle-making tools, fragrance oil and wax.

Metal on Metal Corrosion: Why Does It Happen?

Learn why metal on metal corrosion occurs during candle making, which ingredients and tools can increase the risk and how to protect your equipment, candle tins and finished products. ...

pouring wax into candle tin

How To Calculate Wax For Candle Containers

Learn how the 86% Wax Rule helps candle makers calculate the correct wax weight for tins and containers, preventing overfilling, wasted wax and poorly fitting lids.