The dieline, which we have already discussed previously, represents the ‘cutting and folding layout of the flat box composed of cut lines, bleed lines and crease lines’ and is therefore the 2D technical drawing of the packaging. Designing this type of file, as anticipated in the article ‘Structural packaging design: windows and inserts’, requires technical […]
Today’s blog post focuses on some of the technical specifications of the dieline of two packaging models: the 1-2-3 bottom box and the Auto bottom box. These two types of packaging differ only in the lower closing system, while the upper part of both boxes features a closure system with inner flaps, a locking tab, […]
In the vocabulary of contemporary packaging, “natural white” isn’t a color statement; it’s a surface statement. Using this medium means choosing a positioning that distances the image from reflection and brings it closer to the material, choosing subtraction over emphasis, legibility over brilliance. The issue is chromatic, yes, but also tactile, visual, and perceptive. It […]
Product packaging displayed on store shelves is in intense competition to attract consumers’ attention. If you manage to spark interest in just a few moments, you can truly make a difference in terms of sales: consumers spend only 15 seconds looking at items on a shelf (Source: Nielsen). You have very little time to convince […]
The food packaging sector is undergoing profound evolution, driven by the search for more functional, sustainable, and efficient solutions. Among innovations attracting the most significant interest among food and beverage companies, the Bag-in-Box offers a concrete solution for the preservation, transport, and convenience of liquid products. What is a Bag-in-Box? The Bag-in-Box is a packaging […]
There’s a moment in the packaging design process when every detail matters. The choice of material, the graphic composition, and the weight of the paper. And then there’s the finish: that water-based ink, which determines how light interacts with the surface, how the product feels to the touch, and how the brand communicates its identity […]
2026 promises to be a year full of opportunities for those working in the packaging industry. International trade shows are once again the preferred meeting point for innovation, design, and sustainability, but not all offer the same value for business objectives. Choosing the right event means optimizing time, investment, and networking opportunities.Whether you’re looking for […]
Christmas 2025 is shaping up to be a season of profound aesthetic transformation. Traditional red-and-green palettes are giving way to more sophisticated interpretations, while brands are seeking increasingly distinctive ways to communicate their positioning through Christmas packaging. For designers and companies, understanding the 2025 Christmas packaging trends means anticipating market expectations and translating them into […]
In the world of cosmetics, visual impact begins well before application. Ciglissime, an Italian brand born from the passion of two sisters, has chosen magnetic false eyelashes made from PLA (a corn-based bioplastic) to offer an innovative, functional, and environmentally friendly solution.For shipping, they sought something more than just simple packaging: they required protection, brand […]
STARSKIN is an iconic skincare brand, renowned for its K-beauty–inspired treatments and its experiential approach to skin care. With products that promise red-carpet-ready skin in just minutes, the Dutch brand focuses on quality, innovation, and first impressions—because there’s no second chance to make a great first impression. That’s why packaging becomes a key element: it […]
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Anlässlich des Weltbienentags haben wir mit den Gründerinnen von Little Bee Fresh gesprochen, einem deutschen Brand, der Bienenwachs und den Kampf gegen Plastik zur eigenen Mission gemacht hat. Ein Gespräch über Nachhaltigkeit, visuelle Identität und die Rolle der Verpackung in einem Projekt, das die Natur in den Mittelpunkt stellt. Am 20. Mai wird der Weltbienentag […]
Im Herzen des Regionalparks Lessinia, in Velo Veronese, entsteht ein Projekt, das handwerkliche Forschung, visuelle Identität und Liebe zum Detail vereint. PH 4.1 Lab, ein auf natürliche Hefeteigprodukte spezialisiertes Labor, hat gemeinsam mit Packly ein weihnachtliches Verpackungsprojekt entwickelt, das über eine einfache Verpackung hinausgeht: eine visuelle und haptische Erzählung, die das Geschmackserlebnis vorwegnimmt.Wir haben Gregorio […]
Manche bringen zu Ostern Schokolade mit, andere entscheiden sich für die traditionelle Colomba. Doch heute gibt es diejenigen, die die Culomba auf den Tisch bringen: ein weiches, duftendes Hefegebäck, ohne Rosinen oder kandierte Früchte, mit einer Form, die keiner Erklärung bedarf. Die Idee stammt von MySecretCase, der Marke, die ironische Sinnlichkeit zu einem Geschäftsmodell gemacht […]
Die Stanzform, über die wir bereits zuvor gesprochen haben, stellt die „Schnitt- und Faltkontur der flachliegenden Schachtel dar, bestehend aus Schnittlinien, Faltlinien und Fülllinien“ und ist somit die technische 2D-Zeichnung der Verpackung. Die Erstellung dieser Art von Datei erfordert technisches Know-how in verschiedenen Bereichen. Ihre Entwicklung ist eng mit der Art des verwendeten Materials, den […]