Stand out or blend in? In today's cluttered FMCG landscape, that's the choice facing brands in mature categories.
Chaos packaging – the use of unconventional formats that defy category norms – is proving to be more than just a visual gimmick. It’s a strategic growth lever for brands willing to disrupt.
From cereal in ice cream tubs to detergent in fizzy drink bottles, STRAT7’s latest study tested a range of provocative non-prototypical packaging ideas across different categories in the US, UK, and Argentina. The findings reveal when chaos creates opportunity – and when it backfires.