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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, […]

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 […]

Packly tools: free resources for every designer. How do I generate my PDF for printing? How do I check that everything is correct? We answer these and many other questions with Packly Tools. Packly tools: free resources for designers When creating and managing a box design, software and ISO standards (including the recent ISO 19593) […]

Gold and silver foil embellishment plus spot varnish. The new Packly finishes for impactful packaging. Gold and silver foil embellishment plus spot varnish, three new solutions already in production on Packly to create exclusive and emotional packaging. These special finishes enhance packaging by making it elegant and visually unforgettable. When should these embellishments be chosen? […]

Here we are at a new appointment with graphic design in a nutshell. In this tutorial, I will explain to you how to customize your packaging with InDesign using Packly‘s dieline. Before starting, let’s make a brief list of what you need. What do you need? Just a few things! Are you ready? Let’s have a look at the video […]

How to make boxes. In this article we will show you how to put together a cardboard box realised on Packly, in a quick and simple way. All it takes is a little familiarity to be able to assemble a box, avoiding the most common problems. How to make boxes: 9 videos to learn how […]

In this last video, Mena will show you which parameters set in order to properly save the PDF printing file of your custom packaging. The last step to complete the customization of your bespoke boxes. Open your file with Adobe Illustrator® and follow these few simple steps to create a graphic file that will be successfully approved. Enjoy the […]

In the second video of graphic design in a nutshell, Mena will explain to you how to enter various vector graphic elements, images and texts on Packly’s diecut template to complete the custom graphic design of your packaging. What do you need? The AI working file previously created thanks to Mena’s useful tips. Take note: if you missed […]

In this video Mena, graphic designer and pre-press manager, will shortly explain to you how to customize Packly’s dieline using Adobe Illustrator®. In this way you can start creating the custom graphic design for your bespoke packaging. What do you need? Just a few things! Packly’s diecut template in PDF A vector graphic design software, preferably […]