# Color-Coded Glue Labels Smart Adhesives Packaging Matches the Task to the Right Epoxy By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-02-24 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-adhesives-packaging References: [thedieline](http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2011/2/22/smart-adhesives.html) & [standard-studio](http://www.standard-studio.com/smart-adhesives/) It may not sound potentially catastrophic, but using the wrong glue for your handiwork could get you in a sticky situation. Smart Adhesives packaging by [Standard Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/college-football-27) aims to eliminate this possibility by developing a methodical and intelligible program by which to label more than 120 unique products. Using a system of letters and numbers, Smart Adhesives packaging separates your urethanes from your threadlockers, and methacrylates from permatacks. With each type of viscid substance assigned one of many different-colored categories, there's little chance of you gluing for good when you were trying for temporary. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Color-coded Packaging:** Opportunity to develop color-coded packaging systems for different product categories to improve usability and prevent product misuse. - **Smart Labelling:** Potential for smart labeling systems using letters and numbers to provide clear and intelligible instructions for different adhesive products. - **Product Categorization:** Opportunity to develop standardized categorization systems for various adhesive types to help users easily identify and select the right product for their needs. ### Where This Applies - **Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for packaging companies to create color-coded labeling systems that enhance product usability and safety. - **Adhesives:** Innovation potential for adhesive manufacturers to adopt smart labeling technologies that provide clear instructions and prevent product misuse. - **Manufacturing:** Opportunity for manufacturing companies to implement standardized categorization systems to simplify adhesive product selection and usage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holistically Recyclable Packaging Labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotmelt-label.md) - [Edible Food-Safe Adhesives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tastee-tape.md) - [Sustainable Sourceable Packagings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/securikett.md) - [Interactive Packaging Content](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartlinks.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Prescription Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowing-relief.md) - [Flexible Gel Glues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rapidfuse-flex-gel-super-glue.md) - [Inclusive Skincare Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featforskin.md) - [Residue-Removing Labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opticut-washoff.md) - [Color-Changing Beer Labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coors-bottles.md)