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Feb. 17, 2023

How Packaging Designers Determines Her Rate #shorts

Not sure how much to charge for your design work? Are you asking "How much do I charge for Design?" This episode is for you. Losten to Lilli explain how she not only began charging more but also ended up owning stakes in her clients. #packaging #design #howto #branding #marketing…

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Feb. 17, 2023

Packaging Design Mistakes #shorts

We all make mistakes when we're early in our packaging design careers. You will too. Don't worry, just don't make the same mistake twice! If you're not screwing up you're not learning. Become a better packaging designer by making mistakes and pushing yourself to learn from them and those around…

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Feb. 17, 2023

So You Wanna Be A Packaging Designer? Do it! #shorts

Evelio Mattos, creative director of IDP Direct and host of the Packaging UNboxd podcast explains what it takes to transition from print to pack. Stop being afraid and just jump in it's the only way to learn how to design packaging. #packaging #design #designeducation #print #howto #branding

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Feb. 16, 2023

Isn't White, Just White? #shorts

Annette Clayton of Fedrigoni Paper explains why there are different tones of whites and what impacts that color. Paper manufacturers have to be very precise in their tone but why do they offer so many whites? Isn't white just white? #packaging #design #branding #paper #sustainable #white

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Feb. 16, 2023

Is this the greatest sustainable material? #shorts

James Cropper Paper has developed a way to recycle coffee cups back into paper. Why is this paper so great? Because coffee cups require long fibers and being in their first life the fibers are not damaged in the reprocessing back into a quality sheet of paper that can be…

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Feb. 16, 2023

Alternative Fiber Papers are more sustainable #shorts

Chris Harold of Mohawk Paper explains where they source alternative fiber papers in their latest collection. Straw, Hemp, and cotton from fashion. What are sustainable materials? Materials that don't impact the land and can either be regenerative or repurpose waste into a viable resource. #packaging #paper #design #howto #branding #sustainable…

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Feb. 16, 2023

Sustainable Papers from Mohawk Paper Co #shorts

Mohawk paper built a collection of sustainable papers you need to learn about for your next packaging project. Learn more: https://bit.ly/PUSubs #packaging #startup #design #howto #paper $sustainable

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Feb. 16, 2023

The Problem with Hemp Paper, Where do you source hemp? With Mohawk Paper #shorts

Creative Director of Mohawk Paper explains the challenges of hemp paper, where do you source enough of it to make paper? Is hemp paper more sustainable? Let us know what you think in the comments. Learn more: https://bit.ly/PUSubs #packaging #startup #design #howto #paper #hemp #sustainable

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Feb. 16, 2023

Tips to Create Alcohol Packaging Design #shorts

Want to learn how to design packaging for alcohol? Watch the full episode as we discuss what's important in every bottle design. Watch the complete video: https://youtu.be/HoLPjhLKzK8 Learn more: https://bit.ly/PUSubs #packaging #startup #design #howto

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Feb. 15, 2023

Can Recycled Paper truly be White? #shorts

Fedrigoni Paper shares their latest in white recycled papers and how paper can be impacted by the recycled content. Because normally white recycled papers aren't very white due to the mixture of different shades of white papers, inks previously printed on papers, and contaminants. Click to learn more: https://bit.ly/PUSubs #paper…

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Feb. 15, 2023

Sustainably Powered Paper Mills

Jame Cropper Paper is powered by the river that literally runs through it, not only is the energy used to make the paper sustainable, they also developed a new way to recycle coffee cups that allows them to use that materials for new PC papers. #packaging #design #howto #branding #sustainable…

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Feb. 15, 2023

Sustainable Paper Materials from Wheat #shorts

Chris Harrold of Mohawk Paper explains where they source their straw to make paper that is more sustainable than tree fibers. Learn about new materials from Chris and the Packaging Unboxd podcast. #packaging #howto #design #branding #sustainable #marketing #paper

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Feb. 15, 2023

Packaging for Startups always have a V1 and a V2 #shorts

When you design packaging for a startup company your first design isn't going to be perfect, but you need to launch with something. Every packaging design and redesign for your startup is an opportunity to learn and improve. Watch the complete video: https://youtu.be/HoLPjhLKzK8 Learn more: https://bit.ly/PUSubs #packaging #startup #design #howto

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Feb. 15, 2023

The Art of Innovation and How To Be More Innovative #shorts

Black Ink Project is a studio know for innovation and packaging design. They explain how you can learn to be innovative every day. Where to start, top tips for more innovation, and how to deliver the best brand experience. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/Io_B2EXWzr4 Learn more: https://bit.ly/PUSubs #sustainability #recycling…

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Feb. 15, 2023

Ever See Mycelium Packaging Like this? #shorts

Did you know you could laser etch mycelium, mold it, or change its color by what you feed it? Black Inks Project are innovating packaging by growing it themselves. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/Io_B2EXWzr4 Learn more: https://bit.ly/PUSubs #sustainability #recycling #plastic #packaging #design

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Feb. 14, 2023

WE DEFINE WHAT A LUXURY PAPER IS. HERE"S WHAT WE LEARNED #shorts

Fedrigoni is a luxury paper, it's used by many of today's luxury brands because of it's color, textures, and overall ability to instill a sense of quality from first touch. how important is paper? It's important enough for there to be an industry that revolves around luxury papers. This isn't…

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Feb. 14, 2023

How Luxury Materials Communicate Sustainability #shorts

James Cropper is a luxury paper made in the UK, but their story doesn't end there. Here we talk about how they communicate luxury and sustainability with solar, hydroelectricity, recycling, and recyclable made paper materials. For more: https://bit.ly/PUSubs #packaging #design #howto #luxury #paper #sustainable #branding #sustainability #marketing

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Feb. 14, 2023

Where Do Hemp Fibers for Paper Come From? #shorts

Chris Harrold from Mohawk Paper Company explains where Hemp Fibers come from, they need a mature supply chain that's able to provide the quality material that's ready to process. You can't just get hemp fibers to make paper anywhere, you need to find the right source. #paper #packaging #design #hemp…

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Feb. 14, 2023

How to Design Memorable Packaging #shorts

Black Ink Projects is responsible for Adidas, Humanrace, and many more innovations in packaging design. One thing you find in all of their packaging... details. The die cut hole in the shoe box fr Pharrell William's shoe is the same shape as the phase of the moon on the day…

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Feb. 14, 2023

How to run a successful design agency #shorts

Matt and Hayden are founders of the most sought after innovation studio called Black ink Projects, here's how the 2 founders split responsibilities. With clients like Adidas and Humanrace, black ink projects is known for their first principles approach. Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io_B2EXWzr4&t=140s Subscribe: https://bit.ly/PUSubs #design #designeducation #agency…

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Feb. 14, 2023

Touring a MRF (materials recovery facility) #shorts

Get the full tour of a materials recovery facility to learn how recycling works. What is sustainability? It begins with which materials are in demand and which are not. Not everything you buy can be recycled and not every material has value to be recycled. Watch the full video here:…

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Feb. 13, 2023

Do I need to Go to School to Become a Packaging Designer? #shorts

Lilli K is a cannabis brand owner and packaging designer who is a self taught packaging designer that transitioned from print to pack. In this episode we discuss that evolution and how she ended up owning a portion of a cannabis company. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/PUSubs #packaging #cannabis #design

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Feb. 13, 2023

What makes Paper Important #shorts

Paper is more than just that, it tells a story and conveys emotion that can translate to brand, coupled with ink it can communicate messages beyond words. Follow Mohawk to learn more. Learn more: https://bit.ly/PUSubs #packaging #startup #design #howto #paper #sustainable #sustainability

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Feb. 13, 2023

Design Thinking begins with First Principles #shorts

Black Ink Project is the team behind man you Adidas' most innovative packaging designs, behind Pharrell Williams' Humanrace packaging and branding. They explain what a first principles approach to design is. Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/Io_B2EXWzr4 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/PUSubs #howto #design #packaging #Adidas #humanrace #branding

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