Abstract:
To find a graphic composition guideline on packaging, which could suitably, clearly, and universally communicate personality of productive health products to female teenagers. Elements of design used were letter types, illustration, colors and compositions. Reference target groups were reproductive groups of female teenagers between 15 to 25 years old with median income and lived in Bangkok Metropolitan. This research applied Word Image Scale Theory of Shigenobu Kobayashi in the division and matching of personalities and products. The matched outcomes were used in questionnaire for target group of 140 persona to discover which personality could best communicate reproductive health products. Form these outcomes, only the best three personality groups were selected: Clean personality group, natural personality groups, and elegant personality groups. The combinations of these personalities were added to the selected three groups into seven groups. These seven groups then built into experimental designs, which would be assessed by the target groups. Two target groups were randomly selected from population in the 15-21 years old student group and the 22-25 years old working group. According to the least minimum odd number required for Focus Group Interview Process, three sub groups were used in each target group. In this research, the researcher requested five professional graphic designers to assess the validity of the questionnaire before applying to the six-sub group. The data obtained form these focus sub groups interviews were analyzed in developing the graphic design guideline on packaging. The research results indicated that graphic composition of clean personality group and elegant personality group were best appropriate for reproductive health products. Best colors were pink, and sky blue both the light and the dark tone. Illustration should be highly abstract. Female figures and pleasant smell flowers that look lively were most appropriate. Logo used should combine picture and product name