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Blending Research and Innovative Design for Market Success
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Merchandising 
“I was (and continue to be) very pleased with the results of the project that we collaborated on. You have a great team… which we found to be talented, insightful, open to challenge and collaborative. All of the things that we consider essential in a partner.
”– Erik Sjogren, Sr. Director of Innovation, Georgia-Pacific
Group 4’s core capabilities form a comprehensive range of services that enables us to work collaboratively with our clients to explore new opportunities. As a result, we are able to develop innovative products that meet the wants and needs of the target market and create packaging and merchandising solutions that successfully influence the purchase decision.
Global Qualitative & Quantitative Capabilities
Market Research & Analysis
Awareness and Use Studies
Segmentation Studies
Ethnographic & Observational Research
Shopper Studies
Brainstorming/Ideation
Eye Tracking
Discovery/Focus Groups
Omnibus Studies
Quantitative Validation
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New Product Innovation
Competitive Benchmarking
Design Trends Analysis
Ergonomic study and integration
Product Line Rationalization
Design Language Manuals
Engineering / DFMEA
CAD
Breadboarding, Models & Prototyping
Cost Reduction Analysis
Production Management
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Package Graphic Design
Structure Packaging Design
Brand Identity Systems
Brand Architecture & Rationalization
Collateral Design
Container/Kit Development
Sustainability
Website Design & Development
Mechanicals/Dielines
Style Guides
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Merchandising Structure and Graphics
Branded Retail
Line Review Presentations
Environment Design
POP/POS Design
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Group 4 is a highly regarded strategic research-centered design firm devoted to creating and enhancing global brand experiences through research driven product, packaging and merchandising design. Our 43+ years of problem solving experience for some of the world’s best known brands together with our unique set of capabilities provides us the means to engage with and learn from the target market and develop meaningful products, packaging and merchandising solutions that exceed expectations and win the day – no matter the challenge.
“Group 4’s ability to distill consumer needs into practical, manufacturable designs resulted not only in the seed-pod concept, but also in ideas for future products… Once we developed our initial concepts, we conducted qualitative and quantitative research with consumers who consider themselves users and nonusers of lawn and garden products. The positive response was universal.”
– Brad Schultz, Research Principal, The Scotts Company
New OTC Packaging: Floragen
Stored behind-the-counter in the pharmacy refrigerator for peak potency and freshness, Floragen is a OTC consumer healthcare product
Innovation Unwound: Finding Paths to “Faster, Cheaper, Better.”
From our Innovation Unwound series…thoughts on reaching New Product Development’s Holy Grail “Faster. Cheaper. Better”
Innovation Unwound: Not Just Research…The Right Research
From our Innovation Unwound series…this piece delves into what could be an imbalance between market research and qualitative research with users at the front end or “Discovery” phase of a project.
Skip the Skype: Let In-Person Be Your Default Meeting Format
Cultural references can be tricky but a recent article around a long held belief of mine compels me to comment.
Hardware Show – Pre-Show Optimism Well-Placed?
Left for Las Vegas early this week with a degree of optimism that the pieces seemed to be in place to see a full and vibrant range of new products & innovations. Like many predictions the reality – as I perceived it – is a little more nuanced than a simple right or wrong.
The Hardware Show – Do You Feel What I do?
I’ll be among the 20,000 or so descending upon Las Vegas next week to see what’s new at the Hardware Show.