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3D Color

Packaging prototypes and sales samples

Put the next idea in people’s hands.

3D Color turns packaging ideas into physical comps, prototypes, and sales samples that help innovation teams test concepts, align leadership, and prepare for retailer conversations.

A HauerX strategic growth partner for innovation, insights, brand, and packaging teams.

AleveX cartons, canisters, and tubes from 3D Color’s published color-matching work
AleveXcolor-matched packaging across three substrates for a photoshoot
Explore

structure, color, and finish before committing to production.

Test

physical concepts in consumer research and leadership reviews.

Present

realistic samples for retailer sell-in and launch preparation.

Selected public work

Tide · Swiffer · AleveX · Starbucks

From concept to physical proof

Make the next decision with a sample in hand.

When a team needs to evaluate what the product will look and feel like, 3D Color makes the idea tangible enough to discuss, compare, and test.

Test the concept.

Use physical prototypes in consumer research and internal review to learn before the production run.

Align leadership.

Bring structure, color, and finish options into the room so teams can assess the same physical evidence.

Support retailer sell-in.

Equip line reviews and buyer meetings with samples that communicate the intended shelf experience.

Prepare the launch.

Create packaging comps for photography and commercial preparation while production is still ahead.

Published by 3D Color

Real work behind the capability.

Tide PODSExplore

structure and color

3D Color describes exploring POD structures and swirl colors with Tide to balance function and brand presentation.

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SwifferTest

a physical product concept

3D Color reports using CAD files, prototype creation, and production-level finishes to build a concept for internal discussion and consumer testing.

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AleveXAlign

color across materials

For an AleveX photoshoot, 3D Color produced color-matched cartons, aluminum canisters, and tubes. The company reports matching the three substrates within 2.5 Delta E.

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Start with the next decision

What does your team need to put in people’s hands?

Bring the concept, the audience, and the decision you need to make. We can explore where physical prototypes and samples would help your team move forward.

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