# 12 - Season 1 wrap up

- Show: [People of Packaging](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging)
- Published: 2019-12-17
- Length: 44m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2019-12-17-12-season-1-wrap-up
- Listen: https://encase.substack.com/p/12-season-1-wrap-up-250

## Summary

Hosts Adam Peak and Ted Tate review Season 1 of the People of Packaging podcast, highlighting lessons from guests like Paulette, Brandy Parker, Dr. Hurley, Interact Boulder, Vilio Matos, Jonathan Quinn, and Chris Davidson. They discuss how packaging influences product pricing and consumer perception, using Dr. Hurley's basil example and the psychology of POP displays. The hosts also reflect on the industry's relationship with plastics, sustainability, and the importance of sharing imperfect ideas to drive progress.

## Chapters

- [0:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2019-12-17-12-season-1-wrap-up#t=5) Introduction and Season 1 Overview
- [1:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2019-12-17-12-season-1-wrap-up#t=61) Paulette and Brandy Parker: Finding Passion and Choosing the Shortest Line
- [10:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2019-12-17-12-season-1-wrap-up#t=603) Dr. Hurley: Packaging's Impact on Price and Consumer Perception
- [16:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2019-12-17-12-season-1-wrap-up#t=967) Interact Boulder: Designing for Consequence and Functional POP Displays
- [20:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2019-12-17-12-season-1-wrap-up#t=1255) Vilio Matos: The Power of Sketching and Sharing Imperfect Ideas
- [30:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2019-12-17-12-season-1-wrap-up#t=1817) Jonathan Quinn: Defending Plastics and the Nuance of Sustainability
- [35:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2019-12-17-12-season-1-wrap-up#t=2150) Chris Davidson: Forestry, Raw Materials, and Career Paths
- [40:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2019-12-17-12-season-1-wrap-up#t=2424) Season 1 Wrap Up and Season 2 Preview

## Topics

- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- People of Packaging (other)
- WS Packaging (company)
- Ford's Solutions (company)
- Pearl Fisher (company)
- Clemson (other)
- Interact Boulder (company)
- Walgreens (company)
- MSU (other)
- 1000000 cups (other)
- Kaufman Foundation (company)
- Plastic Live (other)
- West Rock (company)
- World Packaging Organization (company)
- Pack Expo (other)

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- [#260 - Packaging Changes as you Grow with Evie's Snacks and Belmark](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-startup-cpg-podcast/2026-08-04-260-packaging-changes-as-you-grow-with-evies-snacks-and-belmark) (The Startup CPG Podcast)
- [#195 - What Do Health and Sustainability Really Mean to Consumers? | Dana Kim & Sam Kass](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-startup-cpg-podcast/2025-05-06-195-what-do-health-and-sustainability-really-mean-to-consumers-dana-kim-sam-kass) (The Startup CPG Podcast)
- [Investor Spotlight: Consumer Psychology, Channel Strategy, and What Actually Makes Brands Win — David Bell, Idea Farm Ventures](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-startup-cpg-podcast/2026-06-13-investor-spotlight-consumer-psychology-channel-strategy-and-what-actually-makes) (The Startup CPG Podcast)
- [Advice Line: What’s Your Value?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/how-i-built-this/2026-03-19-advice-line-whats-your-value) (How I Built This)

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