GADD&Co brings together the artistic flair and retail expertise of two lifelong friends. The company produce uniquely designed tableware, including coasters, placemats and table savers. With an online shop and stockists, the company were keen to find a protective packaging solution. The boxes had to be...
Have you got a packaging idea that needs developing? Aylesbury Box Company can help! Packaging Design Challenges This image is the template for a cardboard cup holder. The designer had been working on an idea for a while, but whilst he was almost there, it wasn’t quite...
If you are aiming for the luxury market, it’s not just your products that have to shine. Every detail needs to exude quality. Many brands focus on creating the next trend, or exploit a growing trend. The luxury market is different. With an emphasis on lasting,...
When it comes to creating professional and exciting packaging, the skills of a graphic designer are worth paying for. A strong brand image can transform the look and feel of your product range. Having spent time developing a new packaging concept, it’s disheartening when we receive...
When it comes to lifting, a handle really can make all the difference. If you are looking for boxes with handles, what are the options? Hand Holds The lowest cost option is to have hand holds cut out of the side of your cardboard box. This is...
Do you delight in the opportunity to complete your grocery shopping at a self-service checkout? Personally I prefer to wait in a queue to be served by a person, but many people are happy to do it themselves. Automated processes Like it or not, automation is increasingly...
Entertain and Engage with Retail Packaging Packaging has long played a vital role in influencing buyer’s decisions and gaining the competitive edge. As shopping habits change, product packaging has to keep pace with consumer expectations in order to remain relevant and appealing. According to Mintel’s 2017 Global...
Nature isn’t perfect, but when we go shopping, the hunt for the firmest, bruise-free fruits begins. The recipe may require chopping or blending, but only the ideally formed veg make it into the shopping basket. A droopy head on a bunch of flowers will be...
If you are looking to inject excitement into a long standing product, a highly effective option is to create limited edition packaging. We’ve all seen the leading brands offering an alternative to their standard packaging to celebrate events such as The World Cup or Christmas. Not...
We are often asked about print finish options, so we thought we’d summarise a few points in this article. When you think of a cardboard packaging, does a plain brown corrugated box spring to mind? It doesn’t have to be like that! An extensive range of print...