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About the Guest(s):Brian Sykes is recognized as an AI master and a visionary in the realm of design and branding. Order Brian's Classes. Find him on LinkedIn With a degree in communications and a focus on commercial art, Brian launched his own business shortly after college. Initially starting with Sykes Design, he quickly evolved the business into Ad Journey, a branding and marketing agency that he successfully ran for 23 years. In December 2022, Brian shifted his focus to exploring and unders...

Follow Kevin Johnson:https://www.instagram.com/kjdesignsthings/Obviously go follow the Broncos:https://www.instagram.com/broncos/ In the latest episode that unfolds on the Packaging Unboxd stage, we dive deep into the world of sports through the lens of packaging and design with none other than Kevin Johnson, the mastermind Creative Director at the Denver Broncos. With a career that zigzags through the vibrant corridors of Minor League Baseball, the NBA, and now the NFL, Kevin's journey is n...

Check out our sponsors: Retail Luxury Sustainable Packaging: IDP Direct Packaging Specifications Management: Specright About:Doug Hall is a marketing executive with a unique and non-traditional background encompassing various areas of expertise. Initially an organic and analytical chemist in flavors and fragrances, Doug transitioned into technical sales before completing his MBA. With experience across multiple industries, including food, beauty, and laundry, he has worked with big companies s...

Support the show sponsors:If you need packaging, don't go to a distributor, go straight to the source. Click IDP Direct Didn't know you needed to manage your specifications or how knowing them can save you time and money? Learn more at: SpecRight About The Guest(s): Tom Preston (click for LinkedIn) is a representative from Specright, a company that offers a unique approach to organizing data for packaging and box management. With a focus on connecting different functional units and granular det...

TLDR: We talk about Cow farts, packaging design, inheriting designs that need to be updated, and balancing category norms with the need to stand out. If you're interested in learning how professionals handle packaging redesigns this is the episode for you. About The Guest(s): Jill is the Executive Creative Director at Neutral, the first carbon neutral food company in the US. With a background in graphic design and a passion for the natural food industry, Jill brings her expertise to create impac...

If you haven't heard about Antidumping and countervailing duties for paper bags in the USA, you're in for a shock. There are proposed tariffs of up to 324% meaning this is on top of already existing 25% tariffs on imports from China, and on top of the costs of your bags. Learn more about these upcoming antidumping duties here : https://www.trade.gov/commerce-initiates-ad-cvd-investigations-certain-paper-shopping-bags-cambodia-china-colombia-india#:~:text=On%20June%2021%2C%202023%20%2C%20the,Repu...

About The Guest(s): Nick Longo is a seasoned designer and educator with over 20 years of experience in the industry. He is the founder of Longo Designs and teaches design at California State University Northridge. Nick is passionate about using AI in design to improve efficiency and creativity. Support our Sponsors: Tired of working with middlemen and ready to buy packaging? Go direct: IDPdirect.com Don't know your B flute from your E flute? Get your packaging specifications under control: Specr...

**About The Guest(s):** ​- Evelio Mattos: Co-host of the podcast and founder of Packaging Design Unboxed.- Adam Peek: Co-host of the podcast and packaging expert.- Robbie Haynes: Co-founder of Host Cocktails, a brand that specializes in ready-to-pour luxury cocktails.​ **Summary:** ​Evelio, Adam, and Robbie unbox the new packaging for Host Cocktails, a brand that focuses on ready-to-pour luxury cocktails. They discuss the inspiration behind the packaging design, the importance of creating an imm...

About The Guest(s): Evelio Matos is the host of the podcast "Packaging Unboxed" and an expert in packaging design. He is passionate about exploring the intersection of packaging and artificial intelligence (AI) and how it can revolutionize the industry. P is an artificial intelligence co-host on the podcast. P is knowledgeable about AI and its applications in packaging design. P provides insights and answers questions about the role of AI in the industry. Summary: Evelio Matos interviews P, an a...

Jesse Koltes is the co-founder of Lono Life, a powdered bone broth company based in Brooklyn. With a background in the beef jerky industry and a passion for high-protein, convenient foods, Jesse joined Lono Life to bring their nutritious and flavorful bone broth products to market. Jesse Koltes, co-founder of Lono Life, joins Evelio to discuss the company's journey and their recent packaging redesign. Lono Life is a powdered bone broth company that aims to provide a convenient and nutritious bev...