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March 7, 2022

Packaging News Weekly March 7, 2021

What's the latest in packaging you need to know for the week of March 7, 2021, hear it on Packaging News Weekly with Evelio Mattos, Adam Peek, and Cory Connors. We cover paper vs plastics packaging, oil increases, how to discuss price increases in packaging, and much more on the…

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Feb. 25, 2022

The Packaging Class Mapping UX in Packaging

Ever design packaging and miss an opportunity to connect with consumers? Before you design packaging you need to map the user experience to avoid missing every opportunity to build a consumer connection. UX is the vehicle for story-telling and brand building. This quick weekly packaging class is available live on…

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Feb. 25, 2022

Unboxing the Marshall Tufton Bluetooth Speaker

Quick tear down of the Marshall Tufton Bluetooth speaker packaging. See how brands packaging their products for optimal unboxing, efficiency, and user experience. Hey my name is Evelio I'm a packaging designer with over 15 years in design and manufacturing for global brands. My goal is to share the intricacies…

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Jan. 31, 2022

What is Packaging - The Packaging Design Class with Evelio Mattos

There are different types of packaging used for various moments in a product's lifecycle. If you're planning to be a packaging designer, you need to understand the differences and requirements. In this week's class we learn about primary packaging, secondary packaging, tertiary packaging, and ecommerce packaging. We discuss the design…

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Jan. 31, 2022

How to Sketch Packaging Concepts - The Packaging Class with Evelio Mattos

Learn how professional packaging designers present packaging concepts in a sketch format. Learn everything from how to draw a line to 3 point perspective and all of the views required to complete an idea in the mind of the viewer. The Packaging Class is a weekly class available live on…

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Jan. 7, 2022

How to Make Custom Box Dielines

You're going to see how to quickly make professional quality box dielines. I spot an inspirational box online and show you how to make dielines based on that box design. Watch til the end to see the completed sample! It's fast, easy, and anyone can do it. What was used…

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Dec. 13, 2021

Sustainable Packaging Myths You Need to Know

I had the opportunity to discuss Sustainable Packaging Myths and what many brands are doing wrong with NAPA Talks in Lithuania. Packaging designers need to be aware of the true goal of packaging and what sustainable design actually means. This does not mean eliminating plastic and replacing it with paper,…

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Nov. 2, 2021

Package Design News November 1 2021

What you need to know about packaging design this week brought to you by Cory Connors of the Sustainable Packaging Podcast, Evelio Mattos of Package design Unboxd podcast, and Adam Peek of People of Packaging podcast. We discuss recycling startups, materials, packaging design trends in the market and upcoming shows…

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Sept. 30, 2021

Great DTC packaging design - Unboxing Birddogs

Birddogs packaging is simple, effective, and cheap. What they didn't spend on packaging they spent on copywriting. Learn how Birddogs creates a memorable unboxing with a basic REFL box construction and great copy. The two color printed exterior doesn't worry about standing out or making a statement. They connect with…

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Sept. 24, 2021

Unboxing DESIGNEYE The Graphic Design Education Game with creator Deon Mixon

Graphic Designer Deon Mixon felt there needed to be a way to introduce graphic design to youth of color and share a path to design early on. So he launched Designeye a board game that makes learning about graphic design, motion graphics, packaging design, web design fun and accessible. In…

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Sept. 15, 2021

Unboxing Start-up Brand Packaging - What not to do

Learning how to design sustainable packaging for a start-up brand like coffee. We unbox Espressos to view the packaging from a designer's perspective. I'm Evelio Mattos and on this channel I break down product packaging to discover their design tactics used, challenge sustainability claims, and look at other solutions.This includes…

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Sept. 8, 2021

Avoid being a victim to packaging design trends

In this video, you'll learn how to create packaging based on branding strategy. Danielle McWaters, founder of DesignSake shares insight into what it takes to design great packaging for any business. 1. Find your target audience and uncover their needs 2. Understand the competition 3. Get inspired! We also discuss…

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Sept. 5, 2021

What is Sustainable Packaging? With Evelio Mattos of Package Design Unboxd & Tom Szaky of Terracycle

In this video, Tom Szaky founder of Terracycle explains what it takes to create sustainable packaging. 1. Packaging with no net impact 2. Packaging that does more benefit than harm 3. Eliminating the entire idea of packaging Tom also shares sustainable solutions that includes reusable, disposable, and all of the…

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Aug. 30, 2021

Unboxing Think Packaging's Marketing Kit

Watch how world famous Think Packaging markets their brand with a corrugated mailer. Think Packaging known for creating experiences in every unboxing shows the detail in the construction of each box. This box has zero print and no raw edges. 1. Lid locking mechanism 2. hollow lid for diecut face…

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Aug. 30, 2021

Unboxing A Packaging Agency's Marketing Kit

How do some of the best structural packaging designers in the world market their agency? They send out physical kits that illustrate their technical prowess and attention to detail. Think Packaging based in New Zealand has fast become the most recognizable structural packaging design agency in the world. We are…

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Aug. 18, 2021

Unboxing Patented Packaging Designs

Sustainable packaging isn't always about materials. Many times it's about discovering innovations in supply chain, logistics, and structural designs. In this episode we unbox IDP direct's patented flat box inserts to see how they work and what the benefit may be. We also look at magnet-free packaging on 100% paper-based…

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July 20, 2021

How Packaging Is Separated By Material At A MRF

Want to be a better packaging designer? Learn how a recycling center works. I took a tour of the Outagamie Recycling Center from start to finish to learn how my packaging finds its way through the MRF. We discussed what determines if packaging gets recycled or ends up in the…

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June 27, 2021

Unboxing Last Crumb : DTC Packaging Design

How to DTC start-ups design packaging to build their brand? Last Crumb the latest L.A. start-up to create luxury cookies delivered via streetwear style weekly drops delivers a masterclass in packaging design. Professional packaging designer Evelio Mattos unboxes the cookies to share each step and what works and what doesn't…

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June 25, 2021

Luxury Packaging Design Tear Down

Packaging design for luxury brands requires a tempo, a story, and a climax. Today we're breaking down how luxury brand Bulgari packages its luxury jewelry. We'll see what it does well, and what it does not so well. The goal is that you learn from the mistakes and successes of…

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March 29, 2021

Is Apple Packaging Sustainable? Unboxing MacBook Air M1

Had to upgrade and get a new laptop, so I went with the MacBook air. Seeing the recycle symbol on the bottom of the box I thought it would be a good idea to tear down the box to uncover if Apple's MacBook Air packaging is actually recyclable. Watch the…

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Jan. 14, 2021

Packaging dielines in under a minute no software needed

Many packaging designers use Adobe Illustrator to create packaging dielines, which is awesome. But also time-consuming, and probably requires more math than you care to do. I'm going to show you how to make a dieline for a "tuck top auto bottom" box with an easy to follow step by…

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Jan. 5, 2021

PaleoRoo Granola Unboxing

How do you design packaging for your start up when you’re a packaging designer? Check out this unboxing of PaleoRoo Epic Granola! Quickly understand what it takes to stand out on shelf against the big brands by using what they’re not. PaleoRoo uses color blocking, character illustrations, and cues to…

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Jan. 5, 2021

Unboxing Start-up Chocolate Brand Verse

Let's unbox Verse chocolate to understand how to design packaging for a start-up chocolate brand. From the gabled box exterior to the single serve sachets inside, we go through construction, design, and user experience. Watch to learn more from Packaging Designer and host of the Package Design Unboxd podcast, Evelio…

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Dec. 7, 2020

Unboxing Italian Design Magazine from Luxury Paper Maker Fedrigoni

How do you package your samples or marketing materials? Fedrigoni, Italy's premiere paper maker sends out their magazine in a beautiful envelope. Let's unbox it to understand how they design packaging to entice consumers to engage with their brand.

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