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Our custom retail packaging design process
The result
Our custom retail packaging design approach combines consumer insights, design prowess, and branding expertise to deliver packaging that compels shoppers to take the plunge.
Custom product label design
If your retail packaging also includes product labels, we’ve got you covered. Our product label design team is the best in the business. We create eye-catching, original product labels that stand out from the competition.
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Personalized branding to fuel your growth
Beyond retail packaging design, Anthem Branding is a full-service design and branding firm, offering the following services:
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Custom packaging design examples
Everything you need to know: retail packaging design
What is retail packaging design?
Retail packaging design is the art of creating visually compelling packaging that leaps off store shelves and into carts. It’s about far more than simply protecting the product — strategic retail packaging design is a powerful branding and sales tool.
On the most basic level, packaging design is about your choice of packaging materials, but it can be so much more than that. With the right branding package design, such as your choice of colors, fonts, and custom designs, your packaging can become part of your storytelling.
Effective packaging design requires a careful balance of numerous elements. Here are some key aspects our packaging experts focus on:
- Brand identity
- Information communication
- Aesthetics
- Sustainability
- Shelf impact
- Product protection
- User functionality
- Regulatory compliance
- Unboxing experience
- Cost optimization
- Supply chain suitability
When done correctly, custom packaging boxes can tell your customers exactly what your product is without them even opening it and even tell them why they should be buying what you are selling.
What are retail packaging boxes?
Retail packaging boxes are containers created specifically to package and present retail products. They serve multiple purposes, including enhancing visual appeal to attract customers, delivering information about the product, and providing protection during transportation.
Custom retail boxes go beyond sheer utility. They’re canvases for unforgettable branded unboxing experiences that create indelible impressions and customer delight. With custom structural designs, vivid graphics, and premium finishes, your retail boxes transform into iconic brand advertisements that command attention and prestige.
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Retail packaging design FAQs
What are the 7 basic steps to packaging design?
From initial research to final production, we meticulously follow these 7 essential steps:
- Research and discovery
- Concept development
- Prototyping
- Testing and revisions
- Production preparation
- Pre-production sampling
- Deployment
What is an example of retail packaging?
Here are some examples of quality retail packaging:
- Nespresso coffee capsules
- Absolut Vodka bottles
- Snapple bottles
- Nike shoe boxes
- Tiffany & Co jewelry boxes
How do I design my own packaging?
We do not recommend designing packaging on your own. If you insist on designing it on your own, Canva can be a useful tool for basic graphic design. But professional packaging design requires more advanced software and expertise. Packaging design demands precise formatting for specialized specifications like dielines, folding scores, varnish areas, and other technical print requirements.
Our designers utilize industry-leading programs like Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, and Photoshop that integrate seamlessly with packaging production workflows.
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What is sustainable packaging design?
Sustainable packaging designs are solutions that have a low environmental impact and are created through eco-friendly practices.
Here at Anthem Branding, we take our sustainability efforts seriously, and are passionate about helping our customers do the same. Many business owners worry about the cost of sustainable packaging, recycled materials can prove to be more cost-effective than standard ones.
If you want to showcase yourself as a green brand, then our sustainable packaging and design is just what you need.
From the use of eco-friendly materials to less wastage during production, we offer many ways to lower your carbon footprint and help showcase your brand’s eco-credentials.
What are retail stores?
Retail stores are physical commercial establishments where products are sold directly to consumers for their personal, family, or household use. They can range from small independent shops to large chains and department stores.
What industries commonly use rigid packaging?
Rigid packaging is widely used across many industries, including:
- Food and beverage (bottles, jars, cans)
- Beauty and personal care (jars, bottles, compacts)
- Household chemicals and cleaners (bottles, tubs)
- Pharmaceuticals (bottles, vials)
- Electronics (rigid plastic clamshells)