Brands turn to flawed packaging to reflect realistic shortcomings
Implications - Despite a continuous emphasis on perfection in the media, achieving such results is often rare and uncommon. Seeking to reflect a more realistic view of consumer behavior, brands are turning to purposely broken and torn product labels to emphasize natural shortcomings and flawed aesthetics. Referencing notions of imperfection helps create a sincere link between the consumer and brand, speaking to a desire for more sensible and personally reflective forms of consumer engagement.
