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The box that is part of the product
Box Packaging Design Ideas: Designed Across Every Face, Fold and Flap
A box has six faces, a lid and an inside. Our box packaging design ideas service designs all of them on your supplier's dieline, shows the result in 3D and sends files the factory can use. From $590, fixed price.
- Artwork on your supplier's dieline
- Every face, flap and inside designed
- 3D mock-ups before you print
- Print-ready files and a supplier brief
From$590
Delivery6 to 26 working days
Revisions2 rounds
Our track record
450+ Shopify Stores Built Since 2015. Here Is What That Means for Product Box Artwork.
A box is judged in the hand. We design it as an object, not a flat image, so the front, the lid, the sides and the inside all feel like one considered piece.
Average rating from verified clients
Building Shopify stores since
Secure checkout
Pay through a protected checkout and keep a full order record.
Two revision rounds
Included in every package, so the result matches what you pictured.
Backup before changes
We work on a duplicate of your theme, never on your live store.
Who this is for
Box Packaging Design Ideas: Who We Work For
Box design suits particular products. These are the six we see most often for packaging box design.
You are a good fit if
- You want a custom product or gift box designed
- You have, or can get, a dieline from a supplier
- You would like the price fixed and the scope written down
- You choose the manufacturer and pay for production separately
Gift and giftable-product sellers
The box is half the present.
Cosmetic and skincare brands
Boxes carry brand, panels and required text.
Jewellery and watch sellers
A premium product needs a premium box.
Apparel and accessory brands
Boxes carry the unboxing moment.
Brands moving from stock boxes
Plain boxes undersell the product.
Brands with several sizes
Sizes must match across the range.
Problems solved
Why Boxes Disappoint on Delivery
A box that looks good on screen can fall apart in production. These six problems are the ones we prevent.
- The artwork does not fit the dieline.
Folds cut through the logo.
- There is no bleed.
White edges appear after cutting.
- Colours print differently.
A rich colour prints flat on cardboard.
- Only the front is designed.
The sides and inside are left blank.
- Sizes do not match.
Each size looks like a different brand.
- Samples are wasted.
A physical sample is ordered before the artwork is checked.
What we can do
Box Packaging Design Ideas: What the Work Covers
Six jobs make up the work. Your package decides how many boxes each one covers.
Dieline and structure review
We check the dieline, material and fold structure.
Face-by-face design
Every face, flap and the inside are designed.
Finish planning
Matt, gloss, varnish and foil layers are planned.
Size system
Several sizes share one design system.
3D mock-ups
The box is shown assembled before print.
Print preparation
Bleed, colours and a supplier brief are prepared.
What is included
What Is Inside Your Product Box Artwork Package
Six groups cover every deliverable in Packaging Box Design. The comparison table below shows how far each group goes by package for product box artwork.
Review
- Dieline from supplier
- Material and size
- Closure type
- Required text list
Design
- Front face
- Lid and sides
- Back face
- Inside print
Finish
- Colour values
- Matt or gloss note
- Spot varnish layer
- Foil or emboss layer
System
- Size variants
- Variant colour coding
- Shared elements
- Inner insert artwork
Mock-up
- 3D mock-up
- Flat view
- Shelf view
- Store images
Hand-over
- Print-ready files
- Supplier brief
- Written notes
- Recorded walkthrough
You provide the products, the brand assets and your approvals. We handle the product box artwork work and the checks.
Box artwork
How a Flat Dieline Becomes a Finished Box
The walkthrough follows a box from its flat dieline to the finished set: the faces are designed inside the folds, the finishes are marked and the box is shown assembled in a 3D mock-up before the files go to the supplier.
Portfolio
Store Designs From Our Studio
These storefront designs show how layout, product detail and trust cues change from one niche to the next, which is the same care that goes into Packaging Box Design.
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How Your Product Box Artwork Is Delivered, Start to Finish
Six clear steps. Nothing goes live without your approval, and your calculator choices set how long each one runs for the product box artwork.
- 1
Brief and asset review
You describe what good product box artwork looks like for your store and customers. We write the plan down.
- 2
Choose how we get access
A collaborator request is enough; working in our Partner account and then transferring it works too. We never ask for your password during the product box artwork job.
- 3
Review the dieline and the structure
We take the dieline and material from your supplier, check the size, closure and any required text and decide what the box needs on each face before design starts.
- 4
Design every face, mock it up and prepare the files
We design the faces, flaps and inside, plan finishes, build a 3D mock-up for approval and prepare print files and a supplier brief so production matches the screen.
- 5
Measure the work against the brief and your store
Every product box artwork item is compared with the brief, and anything that lands in your store is checked across devices. Anything that is off is corrected before you see it.
- 6
Deliver and hand over
We hand over the product box artwork after sign-off with files and written notes. Your revisions are included and you are never locked in.
Compare your options
Free tool alone, Gig marketplace, Generalist studio or Our Product Box Artwork Service?
Four usual ways to get box designs. This comparison shows who designs every face and proves the box in 3D.
| What matters | Free tool alone | Gig marketplace | Generalist studio | Store Design Expert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Built on your supplier's dieline | Flat guess | Sometimes | Sometimes | Yes |
| Every face, flap and inside designed | Front only | Sometimes | Sometimes | Yes |
| 3D mock-up before print | No | Extra cost | Sometimes | Yes |
| Supplier brief and print-ready files | No | Sometimes | Sometimes | Yes |
| Price known before work begins | Cheap but open-ended | Yes | Quote only | Yes |
| Shopify store and checkout expertise | Learning | Varies | General | Yes |
| Two structured revision rounds | No | Varies | Extra cost | Yes |
| Source files and notes delivered in writing | No | Rarely | Sometimes | Yes |
Inside every project
What Protects Your Store and Your Budget During Packaging Box Design
Six habits keep your store, your brand and your budget safe while we handle the product box artwork.
Required text is yours to confirm
We plan space for the text your category needs, but content and compliance for cosmetics, food and other regulated goods are the seller's responsibility to confirm.
Least access needed
We ask only for the access your product box artwork needs, through Shopify's own sharing tools where a store is involved, and remove it when we finish.
Working files are yours
Final and working files for your product box artwork are handed over, so another person could use them later.
Checked before you look
Every product box artwork item is checked against the brief first, so your review covers taste and wording, not faults.
No promised sales
We make product box artwork to help shoppers decide, and we never promise revenue, rankings or reach.
Rights respected
We only use images, fonts, music and text you own or that are properly licensed in your product box artwork, and we say which.
Interactive price calculator
Build Your Product Box Artwork Package
Choose a package, then tell us about your volume, your box design needs and how soon you want it. The fixed price and delivery window update with every click.
Request a custom quote
Very large volumes, several brands or stores, rush schedules and unusual formats for product box artwork are scoped separately and quoted at a fixed price.
Request a QuoteChanged your mind? Choose Cartonworks Essential, Cartonworks Plus or Cartonworks Premier above to return to the instant calculator.
Packages and comparison
Product Box Artwork Package Comparison
Line-by-line detail of what each package covers, useful when choosing between a light pass and a full product box artwork service.
| What is included | Cartonworks Essential $590 | Cartonworks Plus $1,290Recommended | Cartonworks Premier $2,490 |
|---|---|---|---|
| One box design | Included | Included | Included |
| Artwork on your supplier's dieline | Included | Included | Included |
| All faces designed | Included | Included | Included |
| 3D mock-up | Included | Included | Included |
| Print-ready files | Included | Included | Included |
| Up to 3 box sizes or variants | Not included | Included | Included |
| Shared design system | Not included | Included | Included |
| Inner flap or insert print | Not included | Included | Included |
| Dieline check per size | Not included | Included | Included |
| Mock-up set | Not included | Included | Included |
| Range of up to 6 boxes | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Structure advice | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Inner tray or insert artwork | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Supplier brief | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Editable files | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Typical delivery | 6 to 10 days | 10 to 16 days | 16 to 26 days |
The calculator above gives the exact price and delivery estimate for your Packaging Box Design order, and that is what you pay.
Why Store Design Expert
Box Packaging Design Ideas: Why Brands Choose Us
Anyone can place a logo on a flat template. Store owners hire us for the face-by-face design, the 3D proof and the supplier-ready files that avoid expensive sample rounds.
Designed as an object
We design the fold, the lid and the inside, not just the front.
Daily work on Shopify unboxing
Mock-ups and images for your store are part of the hand-over.
Rated 4.9+ by verified clients
These reviews come from verified Store Design Expert clients, in their own words, and your product box artwork follows the same process.
Prices you can plan around
Every package, option and extra has a visible price, sized by volume, detail and speed for your product box artwork.
No account manager in between: you reach the person doing the work
You write to the person handling your product box artwork, not a ticket queue.
Experience since 2015
More than 450 Shopify stores launched means few catalog, content or launch problems are new to us, product box artwork included.
What we need to get started
What We Need Before We Start Your Product Box Artwork
Three ways to give access, then a short list of facts about your product box artwork.
Your dieline and supplier
Share the dieline or supplier contact.
Required text
Share the text and codes the box must carry.
Brand assets
Share your logo, colours and fonts.
Accept our collaborator request
Give us your store address and approve the request we send. The owner can grant what we need for your product box artwork and remove us in one click.
Taking over existing work? That is fine
Tell us what is already in place for Packaging Box Design and who made it. We review your product box artwork first and agree what to keep.
Or share a restricted staff login
A staff account with limited permissions works too for product box artwork, though the collaborator route is easier to revoke.
Owner passwords and card details are never requested for your product box artwork. Everything runs through Shopify's built-in access settings, and our access ends with the project.
Testimonials
What Store Owners Say Before You Order Packaging Box Design
Verified Store Design Expert clients describe the brief, the work and the handover in their own words, and your product box artwork follows the same path.
Verified
Store Design Expert is the best. The work is very professional, they pay close attention to detail and, more importantly, they listen. Their level of cooperation is second to none, and everything was delivered in a very timely manner. I will keep them in mind for future projects.
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Barbara N.United States
Verified
The experience was tailored to my brand and specifications to the letter. I love the result.
EP
Eric P.United States
Verified
They definitely get the job done. Very patient and understanding throughout the whole project.
BS
Brian S.United States
Verified
Thank you so much to Store Design Expert and the team. My site looks far more appealing to customers, and I will happily recommend your services to other new small businesses.
JS
Jennifer S.United States
Verified
Very patient, informative and transparent, and they did exactly what they said they would do. Thanks for all the help!
RO
Raymond O.United States
Verified
Store Design Expert is the only one I use for all things WordPress. They have a high level of understanding, deliver quality work and are easy to deal with.
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Scott C.United States
Verified
A pleasure to work with. They did pretty much everything I asked and definitely exceeded my expectations. I will be working with Store Design Expert again soon.
JL
Jerry L.United States
Verified
Superb work! Store Design Expert is incredibly patient, and even when I did not fully understand my own questions, everything was explained again in detail. My vision was implemented perfectly, and the work is worth every cent I spent.
KB
Katrin B.Germany
Verified
Very impressed with the build-out. My store is ready to get started, and I am sure I will reach out for edits down the road, but this is everything I could ask for to get the party started. Thanks again, and I will be in touch for future projects.
DH
Dale H.United States
Related searches
Searches That Bring Owners to Packaging Box Design
Owners reach this page from different searches. Here is how the common ones relate to Packaging Box Design.
“packaging box design for shopify stores”, “packaging box design template”, “design boxes for packaging products” or “custom design packaging boxes”: owners type these when they need Packaging Box Design, and the packages above are priced for that job.
“box packaging design size”, “how to design a box packaging”, “design boxes for packaging cosmetics” or “design boxes for packaging gifts” all point to the same job, which Packaging Box Design covers from start to finish.
“packaging designs boxes for clothing”, “design your own box packaging”, “packaging box design templates” or “customizable boxes for packaging” all point to the same job, which Packaging Box Design covers from start to finish.
“design food packaging box” or “box packaging design templates” all point to the same job, which Packaging Box Design covers from start to finish.
Related searches include “how much do custom boxes cost”.
FAQ
Box Packaging Design Ideas: Your Questions Answered
Answers on cost, timing, access, files and what happens after delivery for product box artwork.
How long does box design take?
Most projects take 6 to 26 working days, depending on package, number of boxes and structure. An estimate is shown in the calculator first, and payment comes after.
Do you make the boxes?
No. We design the artwork and prepare files and a supplier brief. You choose the manufacturer and pay production costs directly, and prices depend on size, material, finish and quantity.
What do you need from me to start Packaging Box Design?
Send your dieline or supplier details, the text the box must carry and your brand files. We begin with the dieline review.
How much does Packaging Box Design cost?
The price for Packaging Box Design begins at $590 and tops out at $6,440 when every option is on.
What packages are available for Packaging Box Design?
There are 3 Packaging Box Design packages: Cartonworks Essential at $590 (6 to 10 working days), Cartonworks Plus at $1,290 (10 to 16 working days) and Cartonworks Premier at $2,490 (16 to 26 working days).
What does Cartonworks Essential include for Packaging Box Design?
Artwork for one product box on a dieline from your box supplier, with all faces designed, a 3D mock-up and print-ready files. It includes: One box design; Artwork on your supplier's dieline; All faces designed; 3D mock-up; Print-ready files. Cartonworks Essential costs $590 and takes 6 to 10 working days.
What do I choose when I order Packaging Box Design?
The Packaging Box Design calculator asks for a package and 4 more choices: how many boxes (One box, Up to three sizes or variants, Up to six boxes); what box structure (Folding carton, Rigid lid-and-base, Custom structure advice); how much inside print (Outside only, Inner flap, Inner tray or insert); how soon do you need it live (Standard, Sooner, Fastest).
Which extras can I add to Packaging Box Design?
Extras available with Packaging Box Design: Extra mock-up renders (+$180), Seasonal sleeve (+$240), Supplier comparison brief (+$110), Insert card (+$140), Editable source files (+$120) and Recorded walkthrough (+$90).
Can I get a custom quote for Packaging Box Design?
If Packaging Box Design needs more than the packages cover, use Request a custom quote on this page. We write the scope for your job and quote one fixed price before any work starts.
Ready when you are
Box Packaging Design Ideas: Order Your Package
Choose a package, watch the fixed price settle and have a team that has launched 450+ Shopify stores design a box that feels like part of the product.
Fixed price · Two revision rounds · Files handed over