Prototype packaging comes in various types such as solid, clamshell, blister, and tin. Solid packaging is used for products that shouldn’t be exposed to light, while clamshell and blister packaging are transparent and used for food, medicine, and electronic products. Can packaging is cost-effective for fluid-based prototypes. Color TV packaging is optimized for broadcasting.
Prototype packaging often looks similar to regular packaging, but is made in a limited run for the prototype and is subject to change. Box and plastic prototype packaging are types of packaging made from solid cardboard or plastic that are intended to enclose the prototype so that the product cannot be seen. Clamshell and blister packaging types are made of plastic and metal foil, but the packages themselves are transparent. Tin packaging is often cheaper than other methods. Color TV packaging is made for prototypes that will be shown in TV commercials and the colors are optimized for this type of advertising.
Solid packaging is used for many products, especially those that shouldn’t be exposed to light. Many food, cosmetic and entertainment products use such packaging. This type of prototype packaging is usually made from cardboard or plastic, takes the form of boxes and bottles, and the design is printed directly onto the packaging. Depending on the product, there may be smaller packaging units within a large packaging unit.
The opposing solid packaging is the clamshell and blister packaging types, which are often transparent and are made of plastic or a combination of plastic and sheet metal. These are used for food products such as bread, many medicines and electronic products. With this type of prototype packaging, there may be printing on the clamshell or blister, or it can be added to a solid packaging unit with primary printing on the solid packaging.
Using can prototype packaging can be more cost-effective than other methods, since cans cannot be custom-shaped as well as other materials, and require a fairly standard design. Some prototypes may be better suited for a can, especially fluid-based prototypes. While cans don’t have the same level of personalization as other packaging, printing is usually applied to the can to give this type of prototype package a distinct look.
The packaging of the color TV prototype is made with colors suitable for broadcasting, regardless of the material used. While almost any color can be seen on TV, some colors don’t display very well or can be confused with other colors. This type of packaging is rare, because most products are already in production and have gone beyond the prototype stage when advertised on TV, but some companies may want such packaging for immediate advertising of their product.
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