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Packaging design: how a distinctive visual identity is created - VETROelite

Glass packaging with screen printing decoration coating for premium spirits - VETROelite
Glass packaging with screen printing decoration coating for premium spirits - VETROelite
Glass packaging with screen printing decoration coating for premium spirits - VETROelite
Glass packaging with screen printing decoration coating for premium spirits - VETROelite
Packaging design: how a tailor-made project is born between storytelling and innovation

Today, talking about packaging design means talking about something that really goes beyond the simple container. Packaging is in fact increasingly a strategic tool that combines aesthetics, brand identity and functionality. In a world where first impressions count more than ever, packaging is often the first point of contact between the product and the consumer. Whether it's a bottle of perfume, a fine distillate or a gourmet oil, glass can tell a story, evoke emotions and convey values, even before you taste it.

Packaging design: what it really is today

Packaging design is the design of the appearance and functionality of a package. It goes far beyond simple packaging: it is a strategic tool that communicates brand identity, attracts the consumer's attention, protects the product and facilitates its use.

Good packaging design combines aesthetics, consistency with brand values and attention to user experience, contributing decisively to market positioning.

Packaging: a powerful ally between visual perception and market strategies

Packaging is therefore increasingly a key factor in determining the success or failure of a product. It is a decisive element, capable of significantly influencing sales. This is because we are visual beings: we judge what we see even before we activate our other senses. Today, packaging is no longer just a protection, but becomes an integral part of the product's identity. In many cases, packaging becomes iconic, even surpassing the notoriety of the content.

In recent years, the packaging design sector has undergone a profound evolution: the offer has become broader, creative, technologically advanced. Consumers are increasingly autonomous and informed: they easily access a great deal of information and are more selective than ever before.

To respond to these new requirements, it is essential to rely on transparent, rapid and prepared professionals, capable of offering customised solutions. The supplier can no longer limit himself to satisfying a request: today he must be able to anticipate needs, involve emotionally and facilitate purchasing decisions, strengthening the relationship with the brand.

Shaping value: the elements that define packaging design

Every detail in glass packaging communicates. It is not just a matter of choosing an attractive shape or a trendy colour: it is about giving visual coherence to the brand and its deeper identity, making the user experience functional and pleasant and creating an emotional bond with those who choose that product.

  • Shapes, colours and materials speak of the brand even before the content does.
  • Functionality and ergonomics enhance interaction and make it memorable.
  • Innovation is what allows packaging to stand out and imprint itself in the consumer's mind.
  • Visual storytelling, through textures, decorations and engravings, transforms packaging into a sensory experience.
Brand packaging design: designing consistency, value and recognisability

Packaging design for a brand is very important, in fact it is the physical appearance of the brand. When well designed, it can communicate a company's identity, values and vision in a tangible way. Every element - from the shape of the bottle to the choice of finish - contributes to telling a coherent and distinctive story. This is how memorable, recognisable and strategic packaging is created.

From concept to realisation: the creative path behind each bottle

At VETROelite, every packaging project comes to life from a creative process based on listening, research and manufacturing excellence. The process is structured to leave no detail unexplored and is as follows

  • Personalised analysis and consultancy
Each project starts with a careful analysis of the brand, its positioning and ambitions. This gives rise to the first insights and ideas for the construction of coherent, authentic and distinctive glass packaging.

  • Design and prototyping
The creative phase materialises in the selection of the bottle shape, the most suitable cap and all those functional and decorative details, always with the aim of representing the brand identity. Subsequently, the first samples and prototypes will help test and perfect each element before production.

  • Production and decoration
The last stage involves the production of the glass bottles and decoration using different techniques: painting, screen printing, pad printing, etc. A process that combines quality materials, advanced technologies and craftsmanship to create unique bottles with attention to every detail.

Packaging design for different sectors: the versatility of glass

Choosing glass packaging means choosing a container with a noble and versatile material, suitable for different sectors and capable of combining elegance and functionality.

At VETROelite we have created several collections: design products that meet the needs of different product sectors.

Distillates, Fragrances, Food&Wine are for us worlds to explore, discover and tell also through packaging.

  • Spirits: that of Spirits is a multifaceted proposal, capable of enhancing the infinite nuances of distillates. A selection of retro and contemporary packaging that tells the emotion of a product first to the eye and then to the palate.
  • Fragrances: luxury packaging designed to narrate the preciousness of fragrances through shapes, plays of full and empty spaces, transparencies, dialogues with light. A chapter with infinite narrative potential, an olfactory experience that will truly involve all the senses.
  • Food: a collection of jars and bottles created to accommodate the nuances of taste and enhance the essence of Food&Wine products.
  • Non-alcoholic drinks: glass bottles designed for the low or zero-alcohol beverage sector, an ideal choice to meet the needs of customers increasingly attentive to well-being and responsible consumption.
  • Closures: closures in glass, wood, plastic and precious materials to complete the choice and definition of product packaging. Articles that differ in material, shape, size and use; the signature with which to close the project.

Renewing packaging: when and why to do it

Rethinking packaging is not just an aesthetic operation, but a strategic choice, particularly crucial during rebranding or in the face of significant changes to the company or product. New packaging can be decisive in intercepting a different target, adapting to a changing market or conveying a new brand identity. The drive towards greater sustainability is also an important lever for renewing design today.
In any case, you need a clear, future-oriented vision and the support of an experienced packaging design partner, and we at VETROelite are structured to accompany you at every stage.

Tailor-made: a service that makes the difference

Thanks to our experience, we are able to offer a truly unique tailor-made service. We accompany the customer at every stage of the project, shaping exclusive packaging solutions designed to enhance high-profile products. A strategic service, designed for those brands that aim to stand out strongly and consistently in an increasingly competitive market.

Each bottle tells a story: the story of the brand that chooses it.

In short, glass packaging design is not a simple 'dress' for the product, but a true narrator of its essence.

From the choice of shape to the application of decorations, every single detail contributes to creating a sensory experience and an emotional bond with those who choose it. Relying on an expert partner like VETROelite, capable of offering a tailor-made service that combines creativity, innovation and craftsmanship, means giving shape to a packaging that not only protects and presents the product, but also amplifies its value and tells its story, distinguishing it in an increasingly competitive market.

Discover how our high-end glass bottles can make the difference for your brand.