In the diploma thesis we designed a labelling system of sugar content in dairy products and cereals and placed it onto a 3D model of food packaging. The purpose of designing the system is to enable better awareness in addition to helping consumers control and understand the sugar content of food products. We focused mainly on food products (dairy and cereals) that contain so-called hidden sugar, as they can cause many health risks. Throughout the process of making this thesis we tried to answer the following questions; how to clearly and impartially design a labelling system, what is the hierarchy and layout of food information on packaging and how to coherently incorporate the system onto pre-existing packaging. The theoretical portion of the thesis focuses on presenting the fundamental problem, which is unintelligible and imprecise labelling of nutritional value and ingredients that can lead to uninformed consumption of food, thus health risks. We explain the reason for consumer confusion by explaining the different types and terms for describing sugar, its functions, consequences of overconsumption and recommendations. Furthermore, we analysed the effects of information design on the consumer in the food packaging industry, which helped us with further execution. The thesis was carried out using different software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Ilustrator and Blender. First, we analysed the sugar contents of existing dairy product and cereals found on the Slovenian market. Moreover, we carried out a graphic and content analysis of both packaging and pre-existing labelling systems around the world and in Slovenia. Based on the research we designed multi-coloured and single-colour labelling system variations differing in primary information graphics, colour, placement and formats. Next, we designed packaging for an imaginary brand and placed said systems onto them. Lastly, the packaging design was implemented onto the 3D models for each food group. The product of this thesis is a collection of packaging models containing a labelling system, which informs the consumer of sugar content, enables easier decision-making and easier control of one’s food intake. The labels are logical and are consistently and coherently incorporated onto the packaging, while at the same time still drawing attention.
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