The document discusses the importance of custom box packaging design and its impact on consumer perceptions. It outlines a step-by-step process for creating effective packaging, from briefing and project planning to design concepts and refinement, while providing examples across various industries. Finally, it emphasizes the need for professional expertise to achieve attractive and functional packaging that enhances brand value.

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DesignerPeople December 8, 2021
Custom Box Packaging Design Inspiration
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We all are familiar with the proverb, “don’t judge a book by its cover”. It’s a piece of good
advice – no doubt. But according to our human nature, we are so judgmental or choosy in
buying any kind of product – be it food or any expensive product. So, only with
the element of packaging design you can create the first impression on your
customers.
Though you may have a unique and outstanding product, until your packaging is creative,
you won’t be able to see your product flapping off the shelf.
An attractive custom box packaging design can definitely take your brand or products
to the next level and provide your customers with a feeling like they’re receiving
something unique or special.
In this blog, we’ll share some critical points on how to create a packaging design and some
of the inspirations based on different industries so that you’ll get an overall idea of how to
develop or execute your custom box packaging design for your purpose.
How to design Box Packaging Design?
We can discuss in detail how to design an excellent packaging design for your products:

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Step 1 – Briefing Stage:
The first and foremost element of creating a design is collecting the client briefing to
analyze their customer base. The stage also helps get the inputs from your client, i.e. what
is in their mindset or point of view, which will really help create the design.
Also Read: Product Label Design Guide & Trends 2022
Step 2 – Project Planning:

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The planning stage is a proposed approach that allows us to generate a systematic
framework of the project. The components such as budgeting, estimated duration and
others are estimated at this stage.
If you execute this process smoothly, you’re done with the half battle because if the
allocations are completed effectively, you’ll get valuable results.
Step 3 – Research:
After getting a clear clarity, the packaging design agency researches the client,
market and the design strategy that needs to be implemented in the custom
box.
For example, each industry has its particular standard design element to be followed in
each segment. Once you get the clarity about the industry, research the client’s
competitors to analyze the trend.
For example, each industry has a particular standard design element that needs to be
followed in general.
Step 4 – Design Dieline:
Dieline is the basic plan or structure that indicates all the box package’s cut lines and
folds. It is something unique which only a professional can create with an illustrator, and
it should be perfect in each minute edge.
Before designing, the package designer should ensure the shape type, and on that, they
sketch the die-line that is relevant or appropriate. Even slight mistakes will result in
significant errors in the further steps. (source)
Step 5 – Design Concepts:
Once the Dieline is fixed, the designer will start working on the design based on the
research. First, they work on the front of the box – the concept, theme, colour,
photoshoot, font, etc. and then the backside with the legal guidelines, information’s on
ingredients or other elements.
Make sure your design should be authentic, transparent and will catch the
user at first glance. While presenting the designs, it would be great to give them at
least two options to compare and select the best out of them.
Step 6 – Design Refinement till the customer gets satisfaction:

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If the client likes your concept, they’ll lock it, but there might be changes on other
elements like the fonts, colours, photoshoot etc. So the designer should update it till the
time the client achieves ultimate satisfaction. Make sure that the final design helps in
conveying the intended output of the product.
Now let’s have an outlook on some of the custom box packaging ideas in the top sectors of
the industry. The inspirations will help you in getting the idea of what all things to be
considered while creating a packaging design:
Box Packaging Design Ideas and Inspiration
1. Agarbatti Box Packaging Design:
Agarbatti box packaging design should display according to its flavour or
fragrance in the form of imagery. These are majorly used to give you a pleasant
feeling and make the environment aromatic. Colours also play an essential element in
getting the exact soul of the product in the design.
Source:
https://phool.co/

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Source:
https://phool.co/
Source: behance.net/gallery/123817397/Incense-Story-Fragnances?
Source: behance.net/gallery/72100959/Agni-Agarbatti-Photography?
Source: behance.net/gallery/116921297/AAMODAM-AgarbattiIncense-Sticks-Package-
Design?
Source: behance.net/gallery/14431225/WOODS?
Source: behance.net/gallery/72100959/Agni-Agarbatti-Photography?
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2021/06/sarojinee-incense-sticks.html

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2. Sweet Box Packaging Design:
A sweet box packaging design needs to be very attractive and catchy, which helps the
customers get the product’s feel from the initial glance itself. With distinct colour tones or
strange quotes, the packagings of sweets need to be attractive, and it magnifies the
consumer buying experience.
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2019/02/bongenie-handmade.html
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2020/05/zubi-candy-diwali-box.html
Source: in.pinterest.com
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2018/12/flamme.html
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2020/04/stilnye-shtuchki-exquisite-sweets.html

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Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2018/05/bongenie-sweet-collection.html
Source: behance.net/gallery/16703205/Le-Petit-2?
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2021/11/souro-handmade-sweets.html

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3. Masala Box Packaging Design:
Masala Box packaging design is critical as it is one of the highest competitive markets, and
the brand needs to come up with a unique design that makes them stand out in the
market. The packaging should be made by keeping in mind the convenience of to store
and transportation of the product.
Source: behance.net/gallery/37895983/zaika-spices-packaging-design
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2020/07/piper-spices.html
Source: 99designs.com/profiles/gayanmh/designs/1862062
Source: behance.net/gallery/17072703/SPICE-PACKAGING
Source: ateriet.com/spice-packaging-designs/

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Source:
worldbranddesign.com/packaging-design-for-indian-spices-spice-trade/
Source: behance.net/gallery/5336121/Simply-Organics-Packaging?
Source: designsagar.com/spices-box-designs/

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4. Medical/Pharma Box Packaging Design:
In the Pharma box packaging design, you have many things to consider before creating a
design. The elements like proper standards, execution of space, necessary information,
etc., have to be maintained according to the guidelines while creating the design.
Source: in.pinterest.com/pin/133982157655661635/
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2021/06/97-glowic-97-supreme.html
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2021/07/flexitol-brand-repositioning.html
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2020/10/neodx-biotech.html
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2019/07/inmbox.html

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Source:
behance.net/
Source:
packagingoftheworld.com/2020/06/youplus.html
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2021/07/flexitol-brand-repositioning.html
Source: nadaty.com/en/ajwa-of-medina/14-1-ajwa-dates-from-madinah-premium-
3770006445033.html
Source: pinterest.com

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5. Food Box Packaging Design:
The main concern about food products is to reach it safely to the final consumers in a safe
condition. Most organizations look into sealed package designs for the safe conservation
of foodstuffs. It also helps in increasing the shelf-life and makes transportation also
easier.
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2019/10/chestnut-honey-concept.html
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2019/05/arctic-raw-honey-gift-box.html
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2017/01/forage-cereal.html
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2015/07/start-cereal.html
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2021/05/nacional-granola.html

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Source:
behance.net/gallery/121055661/Grido?
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2020/07/aperitif-kits-from-la-maison-kyregal.html
Source: behance.net/gallery/57861913/Nina?

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6. Tea Box Packaging Design:
Tea box packaging design is essential in creating the right environment between the
product and consumers. From the packaging itself, the consumers need to realize the
quality of the product. In tea and coffee products, you can convey powerful stories or
emotions through design packaging.
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2021/03/bell-tea.html
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2020/12/organic-elevated-classics-tea-
collection.html
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2021/05/persis-herbal-tea.html
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2021/03/isy-lily-tea.html
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2020/11/zuno-tea.html

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Source:
packagingoftheworld.com/2017/07/titea-mini-box-tea.html
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2020/10/artisan-malaysian-tea.html
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2017/01/teabox-2.html

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7. Luxury Box Packaging Design:
Luxury box packaging design needs to provide the customers with the feel of
quality and particularity. The buyers are driven to luxury brands with the perception
of getting an exceptional exposure or feeling than other typical products. Therefore, the
packaging needs to reflect an extraordinary value to users before even reaching the
product.
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2018/02/ivmeer-a-luxury-packaging-concept.html
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2021/10/association-of-black-chocolate.html
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2020/07/mortlach-26-year-old.html
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2017/11/luxury-dione-ice-cream.html
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2021/03/baltija-chocolate-collection.html

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Source:
packagingoftheworld.com/2020/06/lamiale-the-box-full-of-lovender.html

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8. Cookies Box Packaging Design:
Cookies box packaging designs are entirely distinct when compared to other baked
products. The implementation of classic colour, elegant fonts and placeholders made the
product unique from other baked foods. The usage of quality imageries will enhance your
product and make it more attractive.
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2019/01/cheong-kim-chuan-snacks.html
Source: nominddesign.com/project/la-bakery-package-design/
Source: behance.net/gallery/24529859/Biscuits-ClbrationPackaging-lg2boutique?
Source: behance.net/gallery/97957711/Sweet-Memories-Cookies-for-Dear-Greece?
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2018/06/meet-sweet-fit-range.html

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Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2021/07/bamboo-goodness-cookies.html
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2017/03/pagar-votaks-cookies.html
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2015/03/sucre-macarons.html

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9. Ice Cream Box Packaging Design:
From empowering your brand to encouraging multiple purchases, a great ice cream
box can empower your business. From colour to fonts, patterns, and other design
elements, a range of multiple factors make your box an effective one.
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2014/05/migros-ice-cream.html
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2020/01/rawito-ice-cream.html
Source: behance.net/gallery/131217843/midnight-munch-ice-cream-package-design?
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2020/04/veronuttri-organic-ice-cream.html
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2021/01/ice-ice-baby-popsicle.html

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Source:
behance.net/gallery/6340167/Brand-Identity-Packaging-Design-EVERGOOD
Source: packagingoftheworld.com/2020/01/rawito-ice-cream.html
Source: behance.net/gallery/119429825/Skinny-Cow-ReDesign

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Conclusion
No matter from which segment or what your products are, a good packaging design will
reach your brand to a higher level. To create such an eye-catchy design, you need
to do considerable research on finding the best team to get your work done.
Only a professional agency with experience in significant sectors can give you
an output that enhances your products. From the different designs they provide,
you’ll get to know the importance of packaging, the elements that need to be considered
and other essential factors that need to be considered while packaging.
Still, if you have any questions regarding creating your custom box packaging design, you
can reach the DesignerPeople Branding Agency. Our dedicated team will revert you
and help in developing the design.
Author: Anush Malik

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