Episodes

In this episode I explain my transition from graphic designer to packaging designer and the steps I went through to launch my career in a new-to-me industry. In this episode you'll get a few key insights: 1) How to stand out and get noticed by potential clients or employers 2) Your responsibility to the consumer as a packaging designer 3) How niching down in your industry can help position you as an expert And a ton more. --- Pick up a death metal PDU hoodie 🤘🏽 here Connect with Evelio on Linked...

In response to some overwhelming feedback on social media let's discuss RGB vs CMYK in the print world and is it time to learn a new trick? In this episode recorded while driving to a press check (sorry of the background noise) we talk about RGB benefits, CMYK is it the old way of doing things, what does Adobe say, and how to incorporate RGB into your process. If you want to support the podcast you can subscribe or leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. --- Pick up a death metal PDU hood...

Ever wonder how packaging professionals select materials, how they help brands become more sustainable, or how geography can impact the materials you choose? In this episode Evelio shares the first step before you select materials for your next packaging design whether you're a professional or student, this quick episode lays out the basic questions to start. If you still feel you want to understand this further or completely disagree, send me a note and we'll discuss it further on future episod...

When you design packaging you think about looks, feel, product protection, and maybe you think about competing on shelf. But have you ever thought about how your packaging sounds? The way your packaging sounds can turn off consumers, make your product feel cheap, or it can increase the perceived value of your product. In partnership with Pentawards we listen to the different types of materials in packaging and the sounds they make, how they are us feel, and how to choose the right materials for ...

Matt Hanzly 3D artist, packaging designer, and engineer shares what he's learned working with consumer electronics packaging in visual, structural, and CAD development. He shares his process of sketching, the tools he uses to render, and a few ways to structure your freelance packaging design fees. Connect with Matt here If you want to support the podcast you can subscribe or leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. --- Pick up a death metal PDU hoodie 🤘🏽 here Connect with Evelio on Linked...

Have you ever hired a type designer to design type for your packaging? Sometimes it feels like that's something saved for the big brands or major agencies, but it's not. Type Designer Scott Biersack and Evelio discuss the finer points of type and Scott shares how even the big agencies buy font sets to use for packaging without hiring someone for custom typography. Learn how to pair type, talk about type, and even ways to challenge on shelf competitors with type. If you want to support the podcas...

What happens when you get 4 packaging nerds on stage at the largest Waste industry event in Vegas? Find out what we covered, what we learned, and how your packaging decisions are just the tip of the iceberg when we discuss every business built around recycling. With Jonathan Quinn of Pregis, Cory Connors of Sustainable Packaging Podcast, Adam Peek of People of Packaging Podcast, Mikey Pasciuto founder of Scrapp, and myself Evelio Mattos. If you want to support the podcast you can subscribe or le...

Whoo! We hit nearly 100 episodes on the podcast, thank you so much for listening. Today we are talking to Michael Napoli of Terracycle and wrapping up our 4 part series on designing sustainable packaging. ** Want to appear on the show and hit our 5k + audience? Just go to the website and let me know: packagedesignunboxd.com Michael Napoli, VP of Material Sales at Terracycle, is a designer turned sustainability expert. He shares how design has to evolve to support sustainability and how it's crit...

Michael Napoli, VP of Material Sales at Terracycle, is a designer turned sustainability expert. He shares how design has to evolve to support sustainability and how it's critical to stay informed and not fall behind. Here's why you have to listen: 1) How does a brand or designer even begin to work with Terracycle? 2) How do you create truly reusable packaging? If you want to support the podcast you can subscribe or leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. --- Pick up a death metal PDU hood...