Packaging continues to become more complex, and technical challenges aren’t getting any easier. The trick is to become smarter about managing them. With either new or existing packaging, says Rob States, CPP, Principal at Stress Engineering Services, “You make the most expensive decisions with the least amount of information.” As one idea, he suggests using… Continue Reading A trio of topics trending in packaging
Corrugated, CPG, Designers
Amazon brown paper box packaging that’s great for all: customers, companies and the environment
Through its Amazon Packaging Certification program and other initatives, the world’s largest online retailer is partnering throughout the supply chain to improve brown paper box packaging for ecommerce deliveries. With a win-win-win strategy that includes partnerships throughout the supply chain, the world’s largest online retailer is collaborating with the industry to optimize packaging design for… Continue Reading Amazon brown paper box packaging that’s great for all: customers, companies and the environment
Corrugated, Designers
How Corrugated Boxes are Made
Corrugated Cardboard Background Most items at your favorite supermarket, discount store, or shopping mall were safely delivered in boxes made of corrugated cardboard, and many are displayed in the same boxes, which were manufactured so they could be opened and used for this purpose. Other items may arrive in their own corrugated or uncorrugated paperboard… Continue Reading How Corrugated Boxes are Made
CPG, Designers
50 Insanely Creative and Stunning Packaging Designs
Think about your most recent purchase. Why did you purchase that specific brand? Was it an impulse buy or something you genuinely needed? Now that you’re thinking about it, odds are, you bought it because it was interesting. Yes, you may have needed shampoo, but did you need that specific brand? The one with the… Continue Reading 50 Insanely Creative and Stunning Packaging Designs
Corrugated, Designers, Trends
High-speed digital targets corrugated packaging – Part 1
In the first of a two-part story, Simon Eccles talks to some of the developers of a new generation of high speed, high volume digital corrugated printing presses. Since this website last took an in-depth look at digital corrugated production systems two years ago, the number of high speed systems on offer has expanded rapidly High… Continue Reading High-speed digital targets corrugated packaging – Part 1
Designers, Retail, Trends
Top innovations in packaging
Developing a better package to answer the call for easier, greener and more innovative. It’s not enough today for packaging to merely contain the product inside. Consumers are asking that packaging do so much more: It must excite, inform, create an experience and even save the planet. Enhancing the user experience Pre-mixed single-serve cocktails are… Continue Reading Top innovations in packaging
Designers, Trends
10 Creative Packaging Design Trends for Inspiration
Despite the fact that customer loyalty is largely determined by the quality of a product, the packaging is the first thing a potential consumer sees. Furthermore, the experience of receiving and unboxing a product allows customers to connect with a brand on a deeper level. Businesses of all sizes understand this. As a result, Brands are investing more… Continue Reading 10 Creative Packaging Design Trends for Inspiration
Beauty, Corrugated, Designers
30 Amazing Cardboard DIY Furniture Ideas
There are so many interesting things that you can do it yourself. Use your creative part of yourself and make art. Find some material that is suitable for you and your character. We found very interesting material that is very easy to find and also is recycled. So you will help the eco system and… Continue Reading 30 Amazing Cardboard DIY Furniture Ideas
Corrugated, Designers, Innovation
Four consumer trends to come in 2018
Mintel announces the four key trends set to impact North American consumer markets over the coming year. With surprises at every turn and vague uncertainty gripping Americans and Canadians daily, being attuned to consumer trends across transparency, value, self-care and automation is perhaps more crucial in 2018 than ever before. In the coming year, Mintel predicts… Continue Reading Four consumer trends to come in 2018
Corrugated, Designers, Trends
Packaging Materials Affect Perceived Value of E-Commerce Shipments
A new study conducted by the University of Wisconsin (UW) in Madison shows that the value perception of e-commerce shipments is significantly impacted by the materials chosen to protect them. Even a small increase in packaging material expenditures—as little as 19 cents—can make a dramatic impact (as much as 45 percent) on the perceived value. “There… Continue Reading Packaging Materials Affect Perceived Value of E-Commerce Shipments