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Kaleidoscope®

Kaleidoscope®

Design Services

Chicago, IL 6,416 followers

A creative collective of thinkers, designers and makers that together connect people and brands.

About us

Strategy. Design. Prototyping. Kaleidoscope is a creative collective of thinkers, designers and makers that together connect people and brands. At Kaleidoscope, we believe the most effective brand solutions require both abstract thinking & tangible results. And like a kaleidoscope that combines colors, shapes and forms to allow us to view the world through a unique point of view, our creative collective of thinkers, designers and makers come from all walks of life and flex all types of skills to provide fresh perspectives rooted in Strategy, Design and Prototyping.

Industry
Design Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Type
Privately Held
Founded
1995
Specialties
Packaging design, Brand Strategy, Product development and innovation, Private label branding, Corporate identity development, Comps, Packaging mock-ups, Model-making, Prototyping, Design implementation services, Structural Packaging Design, and Brand Identity

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  • Kaleidoscope® reposted this

    View profile for Melissa Simmerman

    Senior Director, Growth & Strategy at Kaleidoscope

    One thing about me, I will research your business like it's my own. I will ask you ~intense~ questions. When we schedule our first conversation, I don't want to show up empty-handed. I'm gonna do a little digging, and I won't get everything right (as my good friend Rob Flowers once said and I often repeat, "we reserve the right to get smarter" 🫡 ), but I hope you'll see that I'm curious and invested from the start. In that spirit, I wanted to share some recent thinking we put together at Kaleidoscope®. It's a snapshot of new insights gathered with partners, our own learned experience, and good old-fashioned gut instincts we've earned as people in #CPG #packaging. I'd love to know what you're seeing, feeling, and thinking. And I could definitely go on...but for that you will certainly need an appointment 😉

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  • Looking to engage the next generation of gum chewers while honoring loyal fans, the Mars EXCEL team partnered with us to reimagine its packaging system. The redesign elevated brand prominence, met Québec’s Bill 96 bilingual requirements, and boosted appetite appeal through custom illustrations and product renderings, all while creating a scalable system for future innovations and stronger shelf impact. From consumer insights to rollout across 40 SKUs, the modernized system strengthens shelf presence, ensures consistency, and positions EXCEL for lasting impact in a competitive category. https://ow.ly/2FUu50WVj72

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  • View organization page for Kaleidoscope®

    6,416 followers

    Join us in welcoming Anna Kniesly to the Kaleidoscope team as Executive Creative Director! With over two decades of experience across both agency and client-side roles, Anna has helped shape everything from global icons to local disruptors. At Kaleidoscope, she’ll focus on elevating the quality and impact of our creative work and driving bold, strategic thinking across key projects. #thinkkaleidoscope #NewHire

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  • Think summer candy is just for the 4th of July? Think again. From Candy Salad to fire pit nights, brands are turning microseasons into marketing gold with smart packaging, sharp timing, and a deep read on cultural trends. We unpack how Gen Z, TikTok, and bold design are rewriting the rules of seasonal strategy. Spoiler: almost anything can be a holiday, and everything can be a brand moment. https://ow.ly/uR9c50WjWtq #ThinkKaleidoscope #PackagingDesign #Microseasons #CandyTrends #SeasonalStrategy

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  • How do you stand out when everyone’s attention is already claimed?   We're seeing more and more brands turn to physical touchpoints to break through the digital noise. A few of our recent favorites:   > Capri Sun’s 15-inch Summer Solstice pouch (you’ll need more to drink on the longest day of the year, obviously) > Coors Light’s Countdown to Chill March Madness calendar (offering consolation for when your bracket inevitably gets busted)  > Corona’s peel-able orange Sunbrew bottle (who knew you could touch flavor?)   These ideas do more than grab attention. They go viral.   Why? Because people still love to hold things in their hands. Whether it’s unwrapping a bottle or unboxing a surprise, it’s about creating real-life moments for humans.   And that just happens to be our specialty. From limited-edition packaging to immersive activations, we craft physical objects that become share-worthy experiences.

  • Huge shoutout to our friends at Kraft Heinz for bringing the heat with the launch of MUSTAAAAAARD! Our prototyping team had a blast bringing this packaging to life with mock-ups that helped the vision come together fast. Always fun to play a part in big ideas like this!

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    1,724,120 followers

    Introducing the hottest flavor collab of the summer: Heinz MUSTAAAAAARD.🔥 Crafted by the master of beats himself, Mustard, this limited-edition chipotle honey mustard blends smoky and sweet heat with a kick. From idea to shelf in a few months, this collab is a bold example of how we’re bringing innovation and unexpected flavor to market faster than ever before. Read more about the HEINZ MUSTAAAAAARD drop here: https://bit.ly/3T9aBK8

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  • Rooted in tradition and ready for more. Marinela set out to grow its U.S. presence by connecting with a broader audience without losing the brand’s iconic spirit. To help, we refreshed the packaging system from the ground up: enhancing appetite appeal, clarifying the design architecture, and creating original illustrations that brought each product to life. From early research to final rollout, our work helped Marinela stay true to its roots while opening the door to new consumers across the country. A sweet success, inside and out. https://ow.ly/aj1f50W5Otc Grupo Bimbo

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