A Small Business Guide to Custom Packaging
What small brands should know about box size, materials, minimum quantities and finishing before ordering packaging.
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Packaging should be designed around the actual product dimensions, weight, protection requirements and customer experience. Avoid choosing a box style only because it looks attractive in a reference photo.
MOQ affects cost
Custom packaging usually becomes more economical as quantity increases because setup, plates, dies and finishing costs are distributed across more units.
Design for production
A strong packaging design must work on a real dieline and account for folds, glue areas, bleed, safe zones and finishing. Production-ready artwork prevents expensive mistakes later.
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