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How to Start a Product-Based Business: Packaging Guide

Amanda Jane Rivera Amanda Jane Rivera Last Updated: July 3, 2026

In product-based businesses, delaying startup packaging decisions to the final stage of product development can lead to rushed choices with serious consequences. With no time to measure and test boxes, packaging may end up oversized or lacking in stacking strength and damage control. In an interview with Food Navigator USA, packaging strategist Greg Lawson said that when packaging is a "downstream execution task," problems are likely...

Your Packaging Strategy Guide: How Custom Packaging Builds and Grows Your Brand

Erica Campbell Erica Campbell Last Updated: July 3, 2026

A solid packaging strategy doesn't start when your product is ready to ship. It starts the moment you...

Custom Packaging Add-Ons Guide: Inserts, Paper Bags, and Display Boxes

Erica Campbell Erica Campbell Last Updated: July 3, 2026

For businesses that truly value products – and customers – packaging is more than just a box. It’s...

How to Choose the Right Custom Packaging Vendor

Erica Campbell Erica Campbell Last Updated: July 3, 2026

When creating your product, one of the most important decisions is choosing the right custom packaging vendor. A...

The Great American Holiday Table: How Inflation, AI, and Nostalgia Are Shaping Celebrations

Alex Jasin Alex Jasin Last Updated: July 3, 2026

For many families, the holidays have always been a time of comfort, celebration, and tradition — but this...

What Is Embossing? Techniques, Tools, and Creative Uses in Paper Design

Amanda Jane Rivera Amanda Jane Rivera Last Updated: July 3, 2026

If you’ve ever run your fingers over a wedding invitation or a business card and felt that slightly...

How to Create PR Packages (And Make Them Successful)

Erica Campbell Erica Campbell Last Updated: July 3, 2026

Quick Take: How to Create PR Packages Creating effective PR packages means combining standout design with thoughtful presentation...

How to Use QR Codes for Smarter Product Packaging (5 Examples)

Amanda Jane Rivera Amanda Jane Rivera Last Updated: July 3, 2026

Smart packaging is changing the way we approach product packaging from both a business and consumer perspective.  As...

How AI is Reshaping the Packaging Industry

Alex Jasin Alex Jasin Last Updated: July 3, 2026

AI has quickly become a ubiquitous part of everyday life. Tools like ChatGPT and Claude have brought generative...

A Comprehensive Guide to Eye-Catching Ice Cream Packaging

Erica Campbell Erica Campbell Last Updated: July 3, 2026

Quick Take: Best Ice Cream Packaging Ideas Great ice cream packaging needs to balance function and fun—it should...

Make a Splash with These 5 Creative Soap Packaging Ideas

Amanda Jane Rivera Amanda Jane Rivera Last Updated: July 3, 2026

Soap packaging has come a long way from bland cardboard boxes. With the growing popularity of artisan cleansers...

Hemp Packaging: Good For You, Better For The Planet

Asif Muhammad Asif Muhammad Last Updated: July 3, 2026

Quick Take: What Are Hemp Packaging Boxes? Hemp packaging boxes are made from hemp fibers, offering an eco-friendly,...

10 Small Business Packaging Ideas to Elevate Your Brand

Alex Jasin Alex Jasin Last Updated: July 3, 2026

Quick Take: The Best Small Business Packaging Ideas For small businesses, packaging should be both cost-effective and memorable....

Beyond the Box: Unwrapping Top Trends in the Custom Packaging Industry

Amanda Jane Rivera Amanda Jane Rivera Last Updated: July 3, 2026

This year unpacks innovative trends that will make your bubble wrap burst with excitement. However, these packaging trends...

How to Increase Your Ad Campaign’s ROI By Showcasing Custom Packaging (6 Steps)

Alex Jasin Alex Jasin Last Updated: July 3, 2026

Packaging is the latest addition to the marketing "Ps" that include product, price, people, place, promotion, physical evidence,...

Where to Find Remarkable Patterns for Packaging Design

Alex Jasin Alex Jasin Last Updated: July 3, 2026

Patterns are everywhere. The repeated arrangement of shapes, lines, and colors can frequently be found in nature, such...

How to Find an Incredible Packaging Designer (5 Critical Factors)

Alex Jasin Alex Jasin Last Updated: July 3, 2026

Packaging designers are the secret stars behind popular brands, developing imagery and messaging that consumers love to recall...

21 Box Design Ideas to Pump Up Your Packaging

Alex Jasin Alex Jasin Last Updated: July 3, 2026

Quick Take: What are the Best Box Packaging Design Ideas? Effective packaging combines form and function—great design makes...

How to Create Shareable Packaging for Instagram, TikTok, and PR Campaigns

Alex Jasin Alex Jasin Last Updated: July 3, 2026

Unboxing experience videos are some of the most-watched content on YouTube and TikTok right now, and the packaging...

Ultimate Guide to Custom Boxes for Product Packaging and Branding

Amanda Jane Rivera Amanda Jane Rivera Last Updated: July 3, 2026

If you're losing money on damaged shipments or packaging that does little for your brand, this guide to...

How to Design and Personalize Holiday Packaging

Erica Campbell Erica Campbell Last Updated: July 3, 2026

The holiday season is a truly sensory experience: the aromas of cinnamon and gingerbread, the sound of Christmas...

Wedding Card Boxes: Must-Know Tips For the Perfect Box

Erica Campbell Erica Campbell Last Updated: July 3, 2026

Quick Take: What are the Best Wedding Card Box Ideas? Wedding card boxes add both function and flair...

Packaging Design Ideas: Trends, Minimalist vs Luxury & Best Practices

Asif Muhammad Asif Muhammad Last Updated: July 3, 2026

Quick Take: What Packaging Design Style Is Right for Your Brand? DTC wellness/skincare: Minimalist design, eco-friendly materials Luxury...

How to Recreate a Retail Experience with Ecommerce Custom Packaging (Subscription, Retail, etc.)

Amanda Jane Rivera Amanda Jane Rivera Last Updated: July 3, 2026

Packaging is all about enhancing the customer experience.   Beautiful and effective custom packaging can help you retain...

Beginner’s Guide to Box Design: How to Set Your Company Apart

Alex Jasin Alex Jasin Last Updated: July 3, 2026

We’ve all heard the old adage, “don’t judge a book by its cover.” Good advice – no doubt. ...

Master The Unboxing Experience: The Beginner’s Ultimate Guide

Alex Jasin Alex Jasin Last Updated: July 3, 2026

Looking for some free advertising, where your customers do all of the marketing for you?   Savvy marketers know...

7 Affordable Ways to Make Your Product Packaging Pop

Amanda Jane Rivera Amanda Jane Rivera Last Updated: July 3, 2026

In 2021, consumers spent a whopping $870.78 billion on the web. That’s up from $453 billion just 4...

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