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Saving $1.3M in Packaging
March 17, 2026

Saving $1.3M in Packaging

Stop choosing packaging sizes based on gut instinct instead of data and stop losing money on every shipment!Show Notes: (0:00) What is QuantiPack Ai(2:00) Packaging Efficiency(2:48) Save Millions(3:50) Who Is Karim Nammouz(5:...

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Why It Took 6 Years to Redesign This Box (Packaging Engineering Explained)
Feb. 24, 2026

Why It Took 6 Years to Redesign This Box (Packaging Engineering Expla…

A “simple” candy box tweak turned into a six-year redesign—because in packaging, changing a quarter inch can force you to rethink the entire manufacturing line.00:00 Why a ¼-Inch Box Change Took 6 Years (Packaging Equipment)0...

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The Real Process Behind High-Impact Design for Startups
Jan. 11, 2026

The Real Process Behind High-Impact Design for Startups

What does it really take to design packaging that connects, converts, and stands out... especially for a scrappy startup?In this episode of Packaging Unboxd, Evelio Mattos sits down with Monika Cascone, the designer behind th...

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2026 Packaging Design Trends You Should Know | Ep 209
Dec. 21, 2025

2026 Packaging Design Trends You Should Know | Ep 209

Walk through the top 7 Packaging Design Trends You Need to Know for 2026!Work with Evelio, https:www.IDPdirect.comPackaging design is changing fast and most trend reports are already behind.In this episode, I break down the r...

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How Daise Beauty Designed Packaging Built for Influencer Content | Ep 208
Nov. 5, 2025

How Daise Beauty Designed Packaging Built for Influencer Content | Ep…

In this episode of Packaging Unboxd , host Evelio Mattos tears down the influencer packaging that made Daise Beauty a must-watch unboxing moment across social media. Discover how smart brands design packaging not for the shel...

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Shutting down a 30-Year Creative Studio to Start Over With AI Design | Ep 207
Oct. 27, 2025

Shutting down a 30-Year Creative Studio to Start Over With AI Design …

After 30 years running a successful studio shooting global brands, Terri did the unthinkable, he shut it all down. Why? Because AI changed everything. In this episode, we explore how one veteran creative reinvented his entire...

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Packaging Design Mistakes to Avoid | Ep 206
Aug. 27, 2025

Packaging Design Mistakes to Avoid | Ep 206

DM Evelio to design your packaging: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eveliomattos/Are you making these packaging design mistakes?In this episode of Packaging Unboxd, 13 of the world’s top packaging designers from New York, London,...

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EPS Foam Replacement So Good You Can Eat It - but don't. | Ep 205
May 5, 2025

EPS Foam Replacement So Good You Can Eat It - but don't. | Ep 205

Let's design your packaging - / eveliomattos Download the tools to design your own packaging - https://idpdirect.com/design-guides/ Can packaging made of 90% air actually outperform traditional plastic foams—and still be recy...

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Design Authentic Cultural Packaging Without Getting Canceled | Ep 204
April 20, 2025

Design Authentic Cultural Packaging Without Getting Canceled | Ep 204

Work with me:Let's design your packaging - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eveliomattos/Download the tools to design your own packaging - https://idpdirect.com/design-guides/Can you build a mass-market brand rooted in culture wit...

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How to Design Packaging for the Freezer Aisle | Ep 203
March 24, 2025

How to Design Packaging for the Freezer Aisle | Ep 203

Struggling to make your packaging stand out on crowded shelves? In this episode of Packaging Unboxd, we break down two major redesigns by Chase Design Group—Dorot Gardens, a frozen garlic and herb brand that had to solve the ...

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2025 Packaging Trends Episode | Ep 202
Jan. 6, 2025

2025 Packaging Trends Episode | Ep 202

What will change in 2025 for packaging design and what concerns should brands have?Packaging design is evolving in 2025, listen to 20 top designers breakdown things you need to consider in 2025.Explore the evolving landsca...

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Costco Packaging Design an Expert Guide | Ep
Dec. 5, 2024

Costco Packaging Design an Expert Guide | Ep

Discover the ultimate guide to Costco packaging design in this must-watch episode! Whether you're a designer, brand manager, or entrepreneur, we break down the secrets to designing packaging that meets Costco packaging requir...

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Trump's Impact on Packaging | Ep 200
Nov. 9, 2024

Trump's Impact on Packaging | Ep 200

Trump won, now what? How will his regulations change packaging?Evelio Mattos and Adam Peek dive deep into the implications of political changes on the packaging industry, especially following a significant political event. ...

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How Base NYC ReFreshed a 130 year old Brand's Packaging
Oct. 26, 2024

How Base NYC ReFreshed a 130 year old Brand's Packaging

Have a Packaging Question? DM here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/eveliomattos/In this episode of Packaging Unboxed, host Evelio Mattos explores the transformative power of packaging with Base Design's Geoff Cook and Anthony ...

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Best & Worst Cereal Packaging Design | Ep 198
Oct. 17, 2024

Best & Worst Cereal Packaging Design | Ep 198

Evelio & Adam breakdown the best and worst cereal packaging design so you can elevate your packaging easier. Evelio Mattos : Evelio Mattos is a seasoned packaging designer with over 15 years of experience working with luxury ...

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Designing Whiskey Bottles with Chad Makerson Michaels
Oct. 11, 2024

Designing Whiskey Bottles with Chad Makerson Michaels

Chad Michael is a distinguished packaging designer who has owned and operated his own studio for ten years, specializing in spirit brands. With a background in communication design, Chad has created visually distinct spirit b...

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Packaging Disaster: Lessons from Oreo and Coke’s Collaboration | Ep 196
Sept. 25, 2024

Packaging Disaster: Lessons from Oreo and Coke’s Collaboration | Ep 1…

We broke down what's wrong with Oreo & Cokes Collab Packaging, and explained how to avoid the same issues. Evelio Mattos: Evelio is a seasoned packaging designer with over 15 years of experience in creating cutting-edge packa...

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Storytelling in Packaging Design with Richard Taylor | Ep 195
Sept. 19, 2024

Storytelling in Packaging Design with Richard Taylor | Ep 195

The powerful storytelling & branding within commodities can destroy categories. Richard shares his thoughts on standout brands like Liquid Death and provides behind-the-scenes details on successful projects like Seabrook and ...

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Packaging Today - Packaging Failures: When Marketing Goes Too Far | EP
Sept. 9, 2024

Packaging Today - Packaging Failures: When Marketing Goes Too Far | EP

In this lively packaging-focused episode from September 9, three leading voices in the field—Evelio Mattos, Cory Connors, and Adam Peek—share the latest trends and controversies in the world of packaging. Cory Connors, known ...

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Design Smarter: Business Strategy for Creatives | Ep 193
Sept. 4, 2024

Design Smarter: Business Strategy for Creatives | Ep 193

Learn how to build a profitable career in design with Fred Hart. Fred Hart is an experienced designer and brand strategist who recently transitioned into a new venture after building and leading the design agency, Interact Br...

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Grads: Ultimate Strategy to Get Hired Now | Ep 192
Aug. 29, 2024

Grads: Ultimate Strategy to Get Hired Now | Ep 192

We're handing the reins to recent graduate Grace Lee, she's interviewing me to find out the answers to the questions every graduate is asking today. How to get hired, how to get noticed, can I even find a job today? Need help...

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Google’s Groundbreaking Packaging: A Deep Dive | EP 191
Aug. 26, 2024

Google’s Groundbreaking Packaging: A Deep Dive | EP 191

About the Guest(s): Miguel Arevalo : Miguel Arevalo is a prominent figure in the packaging industry, currently working with Google's packaging team. He has made significant contributions to sustainable packaging solutions and...

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James Victore : Go F Yourself & other Career Advice | Ep
Aug. 21, 2024

James Victore : Go F Yourself & other Career Advice | Ep

Episode 190 with James Victore, drops the career advice you need to hear right now.James Victore is a renowned graphic designer, artist, and motivational speaker known for his unapologetically bold and unconventional design...

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The One Man Agency Winning All The Awards - STCKMN | Ep 189
Aug. 15, 2024

The One Man Agency Winning All The Awards - STCKMN | Ep 189

If you want to learn how to design packaging or build a one man agency, Chris Wilson the sole designer behind Stckmn, a multidisciplinary design studio based in Glasgow, Scotland will explain it all. The one man agency winn...

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