Mooncup packaging redesign: “It’s time the product shouted proudly from the shelf”
Menstrual cup company Mooncup has undergone a packaging redesign, led by London-based brand consultancy Bluemarlin. Consisting of a new colour palette, new graphics and updated logo, it is hoped the new look will help the brand stand out among an increasing number of competitors. The Mooncup launched in 2002 as an alternative to traditional disposable menstrual products. It was first bought to store shelves in the UK through health and beauty retailer Boots in 2005, where the company says it was designed to “sit quietly next to tampons and pads…[and] fit in rather than be obviously alternative.” “A complete reboot” For much of its history, Mooncup operated as one of a very select few offering menstrual cups. But in recent years, a number of similar products have been launched, both by new companies and by well-established names in the industry. This presented a challenge to the veteran brand, as company director Kath Clements comments: “How do you compete when you’re used to opera