Choosing The Right Product Packaging


Choosing The Right Product Packaging

Products make the world go round. The right custom product packaging can make a good product great. It could also give your brand the boost it deserves. 

You should know that a stylish design and top-notch branding is the secret to every piece of product packaging.

 

Make sure your custom product packaging is durable!

Custom product packaging must be able to travel with ease and minimal damage. It's critical for your packaging to have a great design that says: I've been made for you.

But the packaging boxes for the product must also be practical. You will need to focus on materials that are specifically designed for strength if your product is bulky.

If your product will sit on a retail shelf, then you will need to put more effort into the outdoor display. Here's where a superior print finish comes in handy.

Packaging that stacks well, like a rigid box will help to reduce damage. It is easy to pick up and place a rigid box inside a cargo hold.

Packaging made from sturdy corrugated carton is worth considering for something a little more heavy-duty. This particular material offers excellent support. 

Such packaging types are easy to display and can survive a few knocks and bumps between shipping and hitting the shelves. Which brings us to our next point.

 

Find the right material for your packaging design

Consider what's best for your product when picking the weight or thickness of your packaging material. 

Here’s a quick guide to help you out:

 

Paperboard

Coated white chipboard used for folding cartons trays and sleeves. This lightweight material yields excellent printing results. It’s best when used for food, dairy, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, hardware items, and retail products.

 

Corrugated

Board composed of paperboard with fluted medium paper laminated to it. It is sturdy yet flexible. It’s ideal for produce, fragile and/or heavy items, subscription boxes, shipping boxes, and e-commerce packages.

Take the time to get a feel for the various materials that you have available. Find out the best and make it one of the foundations for your custom packaging decisions.

 

Size matters for product packaging

Let's say your packaging for the product comes in four different sizes. Think how economical you will be with the size of the custom boxes as well as the package material. 

You may be able to design two packages of different sizes which will accommodate all four sizes. Not only will this save time and money, but it will also ensure consistency across your products – and everyone likes consistency.

 

Know who you’re designing custom packaging for

One of the most important things you need to remember when choosing the right custom product packaging is to understand your target audience... After all, they are the people who’ll buy your products.

Before finishing your design and placing your order, carry out some market research, figure out your key demographic and cater to your audience’s needs.

 

Think about product packaging ergonomics

Ergonomics is a term for the way people open up and interact with the packaging of your product. 

That is an important part of the process of packaging design. Depending on your product, you will need to fit the size and shape of your packaging. 

At the same time it has to suit the needs of the consumer.

When people have difficulty opening up your product, their frustrations may prevent them from coming back for more. 

So remember: ergonomics is important.

 

Final Thoughts

Choosing the right packaging for your product may be a tough decision. But there are a lot of options to choose from. 

It's definitely worth weighing your options before you start designing your packaging.

Just remember that custom packaging doesn't have to be a challenge. It can have a major impact on any brand, whether you are designing product packaging for a large company or a small business.


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