What questions should you ask when designing packaging? Should you choose paperboard, corrugate, aluminum, coated, uncoated? There are many choices when it comes to materials and packaging design. In this episode we explain the different materials you can choose and how to determine if they are the right one for…
Here's how I start each prompt, seep it basic before you get too complicated in your packaging design as one word can break a prompt. Always use the terms "Packaging Design" is that's your goal. Start by writing a one or two word prompt for what you will be generating…
Midjourney is a great toll for concept development of packaging design, but it is not the tool to develop your entire package design. Use it for moodboards, early concepts, and tightening your brief. Don't show the results to a client as final art. MJ will devalue the skillset you bring…
When you get started writing prompts, the first thing you should do is test if Midjourney even knows what your main subject is. Has it been trained enough on your niche subject? Start by writing a one or two word prompt for what you will be generating later in the…
When you get started writing prompts, the first thing you should do is test if Midjourney even knows what your main subject is. Has it been trained enough on your niche subject. Start by writing a one or two word prompt for what you will be generating later in the…
In this video, we'll be sharing our expert tips and tricks on how to design packaging that will stand out on the shelves. We'll cover everything from sketching your concepts with a pencil or an iPad to what's important to include in every packaging sketch. You'll learn how to develop…
In this video, we dive into the world of packaging materials and provide you with the ultimate guide on how to choose the right one for your product. From paper to plastics, metals, and new cutting-edge materials, we cover all the bases and provide you with the information you need…
For many people starting with Midjourney is hard because they can't think of what to create. There are limitless options but where do you start? I suggest starting in the community feed to see what is being done at the moment. Find the things that you gravitate towards and copy…
Should you choose paperboard, corrugate, aluminum, coated, uncoated? There are many choices when it comes to materials and packaging design. In this episode we explain the different materials you can choose and how to determine if they are the right one for your packaging. Materials impact budget, production process, and…
In this video, we dive into the world of packaging materials and provide you with the ultimate guide on how to choose the right one for your product. From paper to plastics, metals, and new cutting-edge materials, we cover all the bases and provide you with the information you need…
Lilli explains how she got her first packaging design client and shares where she is finding new design clients today. So If you're asking where do I get design clients, listen to the full episode. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/PUSubs #packaging #howto #design #branding #marketing #startup
When you want to use recycled paper for your packaging or branding , the color you choose requires knowing that color will change every time you order it. Here's why. #paper #packaging #design #startup #branding #sustainability #recycling
*This episode does not constitute any legal advice. John, the founder of Counsel for Creators, is a lawyer turned creative who has built a company that supports creatives. They have a subscription model which provides access to a legal team as well as other cool features. In this conversation, Evelio…
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…
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…
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
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
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…
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…
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
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
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
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…
