Episodes

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TLDR: We talk about Cow farts, packaging design, inheriting designs that need to be updated, and balancing category norms with the need to stand out. If you're interested in learning how professionals handle packaging redesig...

If you haven't heard about Antidumping and countervailing duties for paper bags in the USA, you're in for a shock. There are proposed tariffs of up to 324% meaning this is on top of already existing 25% tariffs on imports fro...

About The Guest(s): Nick Longo is a seasoned designer and educator with over 20 years of experience in the industry. He is the founder of Longo Designs and teaches design at California State University Northridge. Nick is pas...

**About The Guest(s):** ​- Evelio Mattos: Co-host of the podcast and founder of Packaging Design Unboxed.- Adam Peek: Co-host of the podcast and packaging expert.- Robbie Haynes: Co-founder of Host Cocktails, a brand that spe...

About The Guest(s): Evelio Matos is the host of the podcast "Packaging Unboxed" and an expert in packaging design. He is passionate about exploring the intersection of packaging and artificial intelligence (AI) and how it can...

Jesse Koltes is the co-founder of Lono Life, a powdered bone broth company based in Brooklyn. With a background in the beef jerky industry and a passion for high-protein, convenient foods, Jesse joined Lono Life to bring thei...

Mariano Lesser es un experto en envases y fundador de Aktiva, una empresa especializada en envases de lujo sostenibles, logística y diseño. Con años de experiencia en la industria, Mariano se ha convertido en un socio confiab...

Lauren Hodges, a creative director at Chobani, brings a wealth of experience in design and a passion for food and beverage. She joined Chobani in 2019 and has been instrumental in pushing the brand in new and exciting directi...

**About The Guest(s):** ​Dave Hopkins is the founder of Print Design Academy, where he teaches graphic designers to become experts in print and packaging design. He is also the host of the Quickie Podcast and the Color Bar Ch...

Pablo Proceerpio, an Italian designer known for his work with Gucci and Versace, discusses his journey from skateboarding and punk rock to the world of fashion and design. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the cli...

Tom Egan, Vice President of Industry Services at PMMI, discusses the impact of automation on the packaging industry. He explains that automation is not about replacing jobs, but rather about increasing efficiency and meeting ...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OrHkRxWjTl0?si=uF2DSW3WgBCiqC-G Go through the process of supercharging the packaging for Pizza Cupcakes, a product featured on the show Shark Tank. They explain the importance of having a m...

Judith Fiedler is a regulatory expert in the skincare industry, currently working as the head of the product development team at La Prairie in Switzerland. With a focus on formulation, packaging, regulatory registration, and ...

Evelio discusses the challenges and considerations involved in transitioning to sustainable packaging. He emphasizes the importance of understanding what sustainability means to your brand and aligning your packaging choices ...

Joe Purcell explains how social media grew his packaging company from $0 to $1,000,000 and how he's planning on taking it to $20 Million in the next few years. Joe Purcell owns and tuns Packaging Answers a packaging company b...

Adobe Illustrator launched Beta and now has incorporated many new A.I. features, but there's one you need to start using now. Evelio dives into what Adobe Illustrator's Beta offers for packaging designers with their mockup fe...

My Cordenons is a paper mill that's been making paper for packaging designers in Italy since the 16th century. Today this innovative paper mill is pushing the boundaries of sustainable packaging solutions with customized pape...

Evelio Mattos discusses the challenge of being a designer who appreciates design while also working in sustainability. He explores the tension between appreciating the aesthetics of a design and considering its sustainability...

Evelio is here with another breakdown of package design processes and what to consider when designing packaging. In this episode he shares GSM, Headspace, and explains a variety of Post Production Processes. Learn how to desi...

Over the past 30 days, Evelio has embarked on an incredible journey, traveling to Paris, Spain, Italy, Romania, New York, Shanghai, and Singapore, captivating audiences worldwide with insights on the integration of Artificial...

How do you build own brands for existing brands? If you[ve ever wondered how designers create private label packaging design that connects with consumers in within a shopping experience, Danielle Beal shares her experiences f...

What is the latest in luxury labels for packaging? Micol and Alina of @FedrigoniSelfAdhesives share their newest Replay labels made from recycled liners. Learn what luxury labels mean to your product and how Fedrigoni can he...

Evelio hosts Packaging Unboxd live at Packaging Premiere Milan, the dominant luxury packaging conference in Italy for brands, creatives, and manufacturers. In this episode we speak to James Cropper Colourform about their late...