Exploring Technological Effects on Customer Experiences in the USA’s Consumer Packaged Goods Industry


Multi-sensory technologies integrated into packaging can revolutionize the customer experience in the US CPG industry by enhancing engagement and fostering deeper connections with consumers. This thesis explores the impact of VR/AR, haptic feedback, and smart packaging on various touchpoints within the CPG customer journey.

Exploring Technological Effects on Customer Experiences in the USA’s Consumer Packaged Goods Industry


Multi-sensory technologies integrated into packaging can revolutionize the customer experience in the US CPG industry by enhancing engagement and fostering deeper connections with consumers. This thesis explores the impact of VR/AR, haptic feedback, and smart packaging on various touchpoints within the CPG customer journey.

Exploring Technological Effects on Customer Experiences in the USA’s Consumer Packaged Goods Industry


Multi-sensory technologies integrated into packaging can revolutionize the customer experience in the US CPG industry by enhancing engagement and fostering deeper connections with consumers. This thesis explores the impact of VR/AR, haptic feedback, and smart packaging on various touchpoints within the CPG customer journey.

Areas of Study:


  • Marketing

  • Sensory Design

  • Packaging Design

  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

  • Data Privacy

Areas of Study:


  • Marketing

  • Sensory Design

  • Packaging Design

  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

  • Data Privacy

Areas of Study:


  • Marketing

  • Sensory Design

  • Packaging Design

  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

  • Data Privacy

Committee Members

Committee Members

Committee Members

Judy Salzinger

SCAD Associate Chair, Advertising

Gauri Misra-Deshpande

SCAD Professor, Advertising

Sam Eckersley

SCAD Associate Chair, Graphic Design

Abstract


Ever-changing consumer demands and rapid technological advancements have made the CPG industry extremely competitive and toughened the survival of industry players today. For their growth in the market, CPG brands need to evolve and adapt to the latest technologies persistently. This study explores the impact of multi-sensory technologies on brand-consumer relationships in the CPG sector, especially on enriching traditional packaging design elements. The thesis uses primary and secondary research evidence through questionnaire surveys, articles, and journals to assert that CPG brands should utilize multi-sensory technologies to boost brand loyalty and preference among its target consumers by creating unique and memorable consumer experiences.

Keywords: CPG customer experience, multi-sensory technologies, sensory design, packaging design, human-computer interaction, and brand engagement.

Abstract


Ever-changing consumer demands and rapid technological advancements have made the CPG industry extremely competitive and toughened the survival of industry players today. For their growth in the market, CPG brands need to evolve and adapt to the latest technologies persistently. This study explores the impact of multi-sensory technologies on brand-consumer relationships in the CPG sector, especially on enriching traditional packaging design elements. The thesis uses primary and secondary research evidence through questionnaire surveys, articles, and journals to assert that CPG brands should utilize multi-sensory technologies to boost brand loyalty and preference among its target consumers by creating unique and memorable consumer experiences.

Keywords: CPG customer experience, multi-sensory technologies, sensory design, packaging design, human-computer interaction, and brand engagement.

Abstract


Ever-changing consumer demands and rapid technological advancements have made the CPG industry extremely competitive and toughened the survival of industry players today. For their growth in the market, CPG brands need to evolve and adapt to the latest technologies persistently. This study explores the impact of multi-sensory technologies on brand-consumer relationships in the CPG sector, especially on enriching traditional packaging design elements. The thesis uses primary and secondary research evidence through questionnaire surveys, articles, and journals to assert that CPG brands should utilize multi-sensory technologies to boost brand loyalty and preference among its target consumers by creating unique and memorable consumer experiences.

Keywords: CPG customer experience, multi-sensory technologies, sensory design, packaging design, human-computer interaction, and brand engagement.

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AR Experience

AR Experience

Research & Process

Research & Process

Research & Process

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