The one piece of a brand a customer actually holds.
Am I weird? I will keep packages that are empty just because the design is so good. Empty bottles with killer graphics on them just become part of my home. Packaging gets repurposed and reused because the art speaks to me. That is what I am for in anything that I help create in the realm of packaging design. Something lasting and unforgettable.
I want to create something that either screams at you from across the aisle, or whispers sweet nothings into your ear when cradled close. Either way there will be a conversation. What will your branding say?





Sometimes less is more… and sometimes more is MORE! It just depends on your story and your audience. I take the time to learn about both before I ever put pencil to paper. A cool illustration or slick graphic means nothing if it isn’t first tied to a feeling or emotion.
From there I work the label, the structure, the type, the illustration, and the finish so the product reads at every distance, from across the store to up close on the counter. Then I carry it all the way to print-ready files, so what gets made matches what got designed.






Labels and bottle systems, cans and jars, boxes and retail-ready lines. Surface and structure. All these minute details come into play, and only experience with a multitude of vendors can ensure a product feels considered, backed by the print production know-how to get it produced cleanly, at scale, without surprises.






Whether it’s a single hero item or a full line up that needs consideration, you can rest easy that every minute detail will be considered. With an eye for consistency when every pixel makes a difference.
Together we can explore new and awe-inspiring ways to have a genuine connection to your audience.
Discuss package designor email daneforst@gmail.com