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CPG Shelf Impact Study: Pack Findability & Claim Evaluation

Measures on-shelf findability, visual distinctiveness, and claim clarity of CPG packaging using a simulated shelf scenario. Designed for shopper panels to produce actionable pack-design diagnostics.

Sample questions

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29 questions · ~4 min
Q01
Long Text

Welcome! This brief survey (~5 minutes) asks about your impressions of a product displayed on a simulated store shelf. There are no right or wrong answers—we are interested in your honest opinions based on what you see and your shopping experience. Your responses are confidential, will be reported only in aggregate, and are used for internal research purposes. Participation is voluntary, and you may stop at any time.

Q02
Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes your role in household grocery shopping?

Q03
Long Text

Please take a moment to look at the shelf image below. Imagine you are browsing this aisle during a typical shopping trip. When you are ready, continue to the next page. [Insert shelf stimulus image here]

Q04
Multiple Choice

Thinking about [Product X], did you notice it on the shelf?

Q05
Long Text

Please rank the following pack elements in the order you noticed them (drag the first element you noticed to the top).

Q06
Long Text

In one sentence, what was the main claim or message you took away from the [Product X] pack?

Q07
Multiple Choice

Based on its packaging and position on the shelf, which price tier does [Product X] appear to belong to?

Q08
Long Text

In a few words, what most made [Product X] stand out or blend in on the shelf?

Q09
Long Text

What is your age?

Q10
Long Text

Thank you for your time! Your feedback helps us understand how packaging performs on the shelf. Your responses have been recorded.

Q11
Multiple Choice

Where do you usually buy products in this category? (Select all that apply.)

Q12
Long Text

Approximately how long did it take you to spot [Product X] on the shelf?

Q13
Long Text

How much did [Product X] stand out visually compared with the other products on the shelf?

Q14
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How clear was the main claim displayed on the [Product X] pack?

Q15
Long Text

How likely or unlikely are you to consider buying [Product X] on your next shopping trip?

Q16
AI Interview

We would like to explore your shelf experience in a bit more depth. An AI moderator will ask you a couple of brief follow-up questions based on your earlier responses.

Q17
Multiple Choice

How do you describe your gender?

Q18
Long Text

How familiar are you with products in this category?

Q19
Multiple Choice

What, if anything, made it difficult to notice [Product X]? (Select all that apply.)

Q20
Multiple Choice

If you could change one thing about the pack to improve how easily it is found on the shelf, which would you choose?

Q21
Long Text

How relevant was the main claim to your needs in this category?

Q22
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Based on your responses in this survey, please share any additional thoughts or comments about the shelf experience or the [Product X] pack.

Q23
Long Text

In which country or region do you currently live?

Q24
Long Text

In the past 3 months, how often have you bought products in this category?

Q25
Long Text

Overall, how easy or difficult was it to spot [Product X] on the shelf?

Q26
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If you selected 'Other' above, please briefly describe the change you have in mind.

Q27
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How believable or unbelievable did the main claim on [Product X] feel to you?

Q28
Long Text

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Q29
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What is your current employment status?

What’s included

  • AI follow-ups

    Adaptive probes on open-ended answers that pull out detail a static form would miss.

  • Attention checks

    Built-in safeguards against rushed answers and low-quality respondents.

  • AI-drafted copy

    Wording, ordering, and branching written by the AI — tuned to your research goal.

  • Auto report

    Themes, quotes, and a plain-English summary write themselves once responses come in.

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