Brief E: Lynx- the GOAT Front of Store Display

Deadline for nominations: 23:59 BST on Friday 12 April 2024

Grocery retail is a very busy environment with brands competing to attract shopper’s attention as they enter and navigate around the store. Research shows that shoppers make the majority of their purchasing decisions in store, which makes POS displays a key element of the marketing mix.

Brands need to attract consumers and market products successfully by using POS displays that grab the attention of shoppers and differentiate from the competition, as well as being functional and easy to assemble.

The Brief

Lynx are excited to launch their Lynx GOAT fragrance - a celebration of 20 years in the market. Read more

This is initially launching in Asda then will then roll out to Tesco and Morrisons stores later on.

This display needs to promote and drive sales of Lynx GOAT fragrance. It should be visually very striking and incorporate significant stock holding. You may explore the possibility of interaction (lights/sound/movement) with consumers through visual format and graphics. The display will be sited in the foyers of large grocery retailers and will be immediately visible as shoppers enter.

Points to consider

Please note that the main focus of this brief is to develop an innovative and creative structural concept. Submit no more than four presentation boards in support of your entry. Use market research imagery and sketches to demonstrate the thinking process behind your design. Visit stores and look at how similar products are displayed and shopped. Register for Smurfit Kappa Pop Watch – via our website.
Consider the practicalities of your designs’ stability and use of glue and tabs or even plastic rivets to assist assembly. Be aware of accessibility of product to the average consumer as well as ease of replenishment by store staff.
Please note that due to UK restrictions on compressed gas, Lynx deodorant cans must be displayed in their original packaging trays and CANNOT BE DECANTED though film/shrink wrap will be removed. Each tray measures 107mm x 160mm x 212mm (Width x Depth x Height).
The dimensions of overall display MUST BE: 2000mm (left to right) x 1000mm (front to back) x 2300mm (height). Total product weight will be under 500Kg and the display will be loaded in store. Ensure you maximise use of this footprint as the customer will be being charged a premium for this retailer floorspace.
Consider the quality and impact of your colour model in relation to: graphical impact, display shape (you may use layered or 3D elements, you can exceed the footprint marginally to add theatre), use of lights/sound/motion if appropriate to your idea.
Store staff or merchandising teams will be assembling your design. Think about how it will be built in store. What parts could be pre-assembled whilst keeping the pack at a manageable size?
You may want to consider add on pieces to the display such as arch ways, standees and consider how to use the space to create a standout piece of instore theatre.

Materials to be used

Corrugated cardboard comes in different shapes, sizes, thickness, fluting and board grades. Some consideration as to how this will influence your design would be a benefit within your boards. We would recommend you designing for EB Flute which is 5mm thick. Consider tolerances for parts of your display that interact. Is the part printed? Does it have a gloss or matt finish?

Entry Guidelines

Submission details

Entries must include uploads of the developments boards and photographic evidence of the final model

The 4 A3 development boards uploaded as a single PDF document should include the following:

Research board
Design exploration board
Net of recommended design solution.

The photographic evidence should be uploaded as a single PDF document and should:

Showcase the front, back and sides of the model
Be shot against a white background and in focus. These images will be used in the Starpack Competition book and potentially for additional promotion
A maximum of 4 images should be uploaded
For students who are unable to supply a final model, 3D renderings and drawings are accepted.

Development boards must not show the entrant’s name or University or College.

Dates & Conditions

The project names submitted at the time of entry will be printed as typed, if there are any errors and certificates/trophies need replacing, then the entrant will be liable for these costs.
If you are not able to attend the ceremony in person or the ceremony becomes virtual, certificates and trophies will be sent by post to the entrants to the mailing address listed in the entry in late June 2025.
Please make sure you have access to the mailing address past term times. If you are unsure, please enter your home address.
IOM3 is unable to issue replacements for certificates/trophies sent to wrong addresses.

About the Entry

Judging Criteria

What the judges are looking for:

Originality and aesthetic qualities of the design, with consideration to commercial viability.
How the pack delivers the benefits to consumers and that the functionality has been considered as much as the branding.
The quality of portfolio, which must include evidence of research and the development of the design.
Designs which demonstrate awareness of environmental issues, through economic use of the material and recyclability.
Please also check out our past winners to see the standard of work required for winning entries.

Prize

The winning design will receive a £250 Amazon Voucher and a week's work experience* at Smurfit Kappa Display UK, courtesy of the sponsors.

Trophies will be presented to Gold, Silver and Bronze entries.

Highly Commended entries will receive a certificate.

*Work experience on site subject to agreement and dependent on Government Covid-19 workplace guidelines in place at time of organisation.

If you do not already have an IOM3 account, you will be prompted to create one as part of the nomination process.
You may save your entry as a draft at any point during the process and complete at a later date.

Entry Fees

The entry fee is £20 per entry
You will be invoiced for the entry payment once you have submitted your entry. If you have indicated that your college/university is paying for your entry, please ignore the invoice directed at you as another invoice will be sent directly to your college/university.
The invoice will be received by Friday 12 April 2024 at the very latest and the deadline for payment is Monday 6 May 2024. If your invoice is not paid, your entry will be revoked.

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