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Nov. 9, 2024

Trump's Impact on Packaging | Ep 200

Trump won, now what? How will his regulations change packaging? Evelio Mattos and Adam Peek dive deep into the implications of political changes on the packaging industry, especially following a significant political event. ...

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Oct. 26, 2024

How Base NYC ReFreshed a 130 year old Brand's Packaging

Have a Packaging Question? DM here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eveliomattos/ In this episode of Packaging Unboxed, host Evelio Mattos explores the transformative power of packaging with Base Design's Geoff Cook and Anthony ...

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Oct. 17, 2024

Best & Worst Cereal Packaging Design | Ep 198

Evelio & Adam breakdown the best and worst cereal packaging design so you can elevate your packaging easier. Evelio Mattos : Evelio Mattos is a seasoned packaging designer with over 15 years of experience working with luxury ...

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Oct. 11, 2024

Designing Whiskey Bottles with Chad Makerson Michaels

Chad Michael is a distinguished packaging designer who has owned and operated his own studio for ten years, specializing in spirit brands. With a background in communication design, Chad has created visually distinct spirit b...

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Sept. 25, 2024

Packaging Disaster: Lessons from Oreo and Coke’s Collaboration | Ep 1…

We broke down what's wrong with Oreo & Cokes Collab Packaging, and explained how to avoid the same issues. Evelio Mattos: Evelio is a seasoned packaging designer with over 15 years of experience in creating cutting-edge packa...

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Sept. 19, 2024

Storytelling in Packaging Design with Richard Taylor | Ep 195

The powerful storytelling & branding within commodities can destroy categories. Richard shares his thoughts on standout brands like Liquid Death and provides behind-the-scenes details on successful projects like Seabrook and ...

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Sept. 9, 2024

Packaging Today - Packaging Failures: When Marketing Goes Too Far | EP

In this lively packaging-focused episode from September 9, three leading voices in the field—Evelio Mattos, Cory Connors, and Adam Peek—share the latest trends and controversies in the world of packaging. Cory Connors, known ...

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Sept. 4, 2024

Design Smarter: Business Strategy for Creatives | Ep 193

Learn how to build a profitable career in design with Fred Hart. Fred Hart is an experienced designer and brand strategist who recently transitioned into a new venture after building and leading the design agency, Interact Br...

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Aug. 29, 2024

Grads: Ultimate Strategy to Get Hired Now | Ep 192

We're handing the reins to recent graduate Grace Lee, she's interviewing me to find out the answers to the questions every graduate is asking today. How to get hired, how to get noticed, can I even find a job today? …

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Aug. 26, 2024

Google’s Groundbreaking Packaging: A Deep Dive | EP 191

About the Guest(s): Miguel Arevalo : Miguel Arevalo is a prominent figure in the packaging industry, currently working with Google's packaging team. He has made significant contributions to sustainable packaging solutions and...

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Aug. 21, 2024

James Victore : Go F Yourself & other Career Advice | Ep

Episode 190 with James Victore, drops the career advice you need to hear right now. James Victore is a renowned graphic designer, artist, and motivational speaker known for his unapologetically bold and unconventional design...

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Aug. 15, 2024

The One Man Agency Winning All The Awards - STCKMN | Ep 189

If you want to learn how to design packaging or build a one man agency, Chris Wilson the sole designer behind Stckmn, a multidisciplinary design studio based in Glasgow, Scotland will explain it all. The one man agency winn...

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Aug. 8, 2024

The Science Behind Packaging Design | Ep 188

Need packaging help? Click here to just ask! Fernando Arendar, founder of Nitid Studio, specializes in science-based packaging design. He uses studies and research to understand the psychological and sensory factors that infl...

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Aug. 2, 2024

Point Blank Career Advice You Need To Hear Now | Ep 187

In this insightful episode, we delve into the journey from designer to creative director, offering invaluable advice and strategies for those eager to climb the creative ladder. Join us as industry veterans share their person...

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Aug. 2, 2024

Packaging Critique | Ep 186

Get help with your packaging: / eveliomattos Jesse Goldman is a proficient motion designer known for his innovative work in integrating motion graphics with traditional design principles. Jesse has contributed to numerous hig...

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July 25, 2024

Smart Packaging Ideas ft. Cameron Worth of Io.TT | Ep 185

About the Guest(s): Cameron Worth : Cameron Worth is a leading figure in the Internet of Things (IoT) industry and the founder of the first IoT agency, SharpEnd. With over a decade of experience, Cameron has been a pioneer in...

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July 17, 2024

EPR Laws Everything You Need To Know Today | Ep 186

Get help with your packaging:https://www.linkedin.com/in/eveliomattos/ If you're going to learn how to design packaging, you need to know the laws that will govern your material decisions around the world.In this episode Paul...

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July 7, 2024

The Material Replacing Plastic Packaging | Ep 183

About the Guest(s):Tim Silman Tim Silman is the Program Director at Lonely Whale, a renowned organization dedicated to preventing ocean plastic pollution. Co-founded by actor Adrian Grenier in 2015, Lonely Whale leverages sto...

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July 1, 2024

The Future of Ocean Plastics | Ep 182

Get help creating your sustainable packaging: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eveliomat... About the Guest(s): Tim Silman is the Program Director at Lonely Whale, a renowned organization dedicated to preventing ocean plastic poll...

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June 27, 2024

When All Packaging Looks the Same Do this | Ep 181

Get help with your packaging from Evelio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eveliomattos/ About the Guest(s): Simon Forster is the versatile founder and Creative Director at Robot Food, an award-winning branding and packaging desi...

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June 24, 2024

Packaging Today - Are Bioplastics Just Vegan Plastics? | Ep 180

Amazon gets rid of their plastic air pillows and shifts to paper void fill packaging. Is paper actually better than plastic? How companies making paper out of seaweed may be damaging the ocean floor in the race to replace fo...

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June 20, 2024

Are Design Awards Worth It? | Ep 179

Need packaging, talk to Evelio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eveliomattos/ Wanna work with Robot-Food? https://www.robot-food.com Simon Forster is the founder of Robot Food, a design and branding agency known for its disrup...

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June 20, 2024

Fighting Plastic Pollution with Tom Jackson | Ep 178

Discuss your packaging with Evelio Mattos Tom Jackson is the co-founder of Honest Ocean, a company focused on managing the supply chains of recycled plastics from source to manufacturing. Based in Indonesia, Tom works closely...

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June 8, 2024

Designing Packaging that Dissolves

Get help with your next packaging design project from Evelio directly. DM him on LInkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eveliomattos/ Support our sponsors: Order packaging manufactured factory-direct from IDPdirect.com ...

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