Got your answers? Still pondering these questions? Start collecting packaging that you like. Create a Pinterest board. You pay for these up front, and usually only once unless you change your design. Per-item costs are generally for materials and labor. Each box will cost a certain amount, as will the tissue paper you stuff it with and the tape you use to seal it. And you either have to pay someone to put your product into the box, or do it yourself.
Remember how you want your packaging design to tell a story? Your product may need one or all three of these. Outer packaging is the first thing a customer is going to see. This could include the box that the product is shipped in or the shopping bag the item is placed in at the store. Inner packaging is what keeps your product nestled safely in the outer packaging. This might be packing peanuts or tissue paper that stops something from getting jostled or scuffed. Or it might be a sealed bag that acts to preserve freshness.
Choosing between a box and a bottle may sometimes be a no-brainer. Here are a couple of things you need to think about when selecting the right type of packaging for your product:. But you should think about it way before you get to that stage! What do you want that to be? Pick the one absolute most important thing you want customers to know about your product. That should be the centerpiece of your design.
Consider asking them:. Their answers to these questions will help you determine if the packaging is communicating what you want it to. Now go back to that information you got from your printer and check to make sure you have the right files.
You probably need:. Adobe Illustrator AI file — Adobe Illustrator is a design program used to create vector images which you will need for printing. Files created in this program have a. You will need Adobe Illustrator to open these files. Your printer will.
They have machine-readable data on them that stores information about the product, including price. You may wish to apply for these before you get your packaging designed.
Bleed — In printing, you use a bleed when your design goes to the edge of your paper or box, or wrapper. Canister — A round or cylindrical container, typically made of metal, and used for storing things like food and chemicals. CMYK — Stands for cyan blue , magenta red , yellow and key black. These are the four colors used in printing. Each color has a CYMK code that a printer will use to help color match between your design and the finished package.
Dielines —The flattened pattern of your product packaging. Designers and printers use them to create the proper layout for a package. EPS — Stands for encapsulated postscript. Now that you have measured your product or products, it is time to select the right box. Hughes offers a wide selection of corrugated packaging that is perfect for any product or industry. Designed to be strong and durable, they are one of the most common and safest packaging material.
Visit our package size chart to make sure you are ordering the correct sized box for your needs. If you are looking for a size or style box that we do not have listed, check out our numerous custom corrugated packaging offerings.
After all, it is better to be extra cautious than to have your product get damaged. If you are shipping more than one product per box, make sure to wrap each product separately so that your merchandise does not clink against each other during shipping and damage each other.
For fragile goods it is crucial that you use proper cushioning in your box so that products will be safely protected from any shocks, vibrations, or jolts. Now that your product is properly protected and fitted into the proper size box, it is time to seal the box.
Do not use cellophane or duct tape, as neither are strong enough to properly seal your box. Instead, look for proper packaging tapes or adhesives. Posted by Don Keller. Low quantities are possible but you need to be aware of which type of package can be produced at low quantities 1, or under and not break the bank.
For more information on the ins and outs of quantities and price - check out our previous blog post on package pricing here. Here are five types of packaging that can be created in small quantities and still be economically produced. So, let's get to it. We can also print your package so you can get it on the shelf and sold!
What products work best with a hang tag? Usually products like clothing, bottles that have a neck or handle , durable items that can survive handling and shipping without a package and still be sold will work well. If you've made it through that and are still thinking that a hang tag is the right way to go, the rest should be easy. Hang tags, because they are small are like business cards and can be printed mass produced in a variety of stocks, colors, foils for costs on the lower side.
The possibilities are endless and the results can be impressive. This is a great solution for small print quantities for the right type of product and brand impression. Similar and sometimes called hang tag, the header card package is another staple of the packaging world.
Header cards are simply a card stock printed, folded, then stapled to a poly bag holding your product. The header has a bad rap, because it is used extensively in the five and dime stores of past. Remember them? Times have changed and so has the header. If cost is the main driving force in deciding on package cost then this, hang tag and backer cards are the low cost solutions. The header doesn't have to be boring or mean low value.
A diecut to the edge can greatly change the impact of a header card. This is a common solution when you need low quantities and it supports the brand impression you need for your product.
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