What do I need to consider when designing my boxes for shipping? How much design is required on the box to make it stand out? The outside, inside or both? About how much does a packaging designer cost? In order to save on costs, should I only make one box size?
Topic summary
A user seeks guidance on packaging design for shipping, asking about:
- Key design considerations for shipping boxes
- Whether to prioritize exterior, interior, or both surfaces for branding
- Typical costs for hiring a packaging designer
- Whether limiting to one box size reduces expenses
The response recommends:
- Starting with a small order and iterating based on results
- Ordering a free branded box sample from Arka to evaluate options
- Making design adjustments (inside/outside printing, etc.) for larger production runs after testing the initial sample
- Contacting support@arka.com for additional questions
The discussion remains open for further input on design strategy and cost optimization.
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Great question.
Start small and iterate. Get a branded box in your hands by ordering a FREE sample on Arka!
From here you can make changes for larger runs, inside/outside print, etc.
For more questions go to support@arka.com and thanks for messaging in!