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Custom Label & Packaging Insights

Tips, trends, and design inspiration for a wide variety of products.

Barcodes: Unlocking the Secrets of the Hidden Code

Barcodes are everywhere. We see them at the grocery store, on our packages, and even on our tickets to sporting events. But what are they, exactly and how do they work? Barcodes are optical symbols scanned electronically to retrieve data. They contain a series of dark and light bars that represent different characters. When a…
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AI-Powered Custom Packaging: A Creative Revolution

Labels and folding cartons are essential packaging components for a wide range of products, from food and beverages to cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. These packaging elements play a critical role in promoting products, communicating key information to consumers, and influencing purchase decisions. In the past, designers would create labels and folding cartons using manual methods like…
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Label Application: What You Need to Know

Labels are an essential part of everyday life. They provide important information about the products we buy and use; they can also be decorative. But what happens when labels don’t stick properly? Proper label application can be frustrating and costly, but it’s a common problem that can be easily solved. There are many different types…
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How to Use Free Label Templates for Your Products

Your product labels are one of the most important marketing tools you have. They’re the first thing potential customers see, and they can make a big difference in whether or not they choose to buy your product. That’s why it’s so important to create labels that are visually appealing, informative, and professional. However, creating custom…
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The Real Cost of Custom Packaging

Custom packaging is a great way to make your products stand out from other businesses and create a memorable unboxing experience for your customers. But how much does custom packaging really cost? The cost of custom packaging can vary depending on a number of factors, including the size and complexity of the packaging, the materials,…
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How to Choose the Right Custom Folding Carton Supplier for Your Business

Folding cartons are a versatile and popular packaging option for businesses of all sizes. They can be used to protect products during shipping, to display products on store shelves, and to create a lasting impression on customers. This is why finding the right custom folding carton supplier is important. There are a number of factors…
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5 Latest Trends in Folding Carton Design for Cosmetics and Beauty Products

Cosmetics and beauty products are a competitive market, and having an innovative folding carton design is a way to stand out from the competition. In this blog post, we will discuss the 5 latest trends in folding carton design for cosmetics and beauty products. We will also provide tips on how to use these trends…
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Why Your Barcode May Not Be Scanning

F L A S H B A C K — You’re standing in a ridiculously long line of fresh-off-of-the-clock human beings. Walmart has one check-out lane open, and you just want to get home where Netflix and Velveeta instant mac-n-cheese are calling your name. But no! You and everyone else will have to bare a…
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How To Create a Product Label

Need to create a product label? This is an exciting step! It’s also a very important stage in the process of launching a product. After all, a product label is a valuable piece of marketing collateral—it’s the first thing a customer sees when they’re shopping, whether in person or online. Getting this right can mean…
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How to Find the Right Size for Your Product Label + Size Calculator

Struggling with finding the right label sizes for your products? In this post, we’re sharing a few simple tips to help you find the right label size for your products. Plus, we’ve included a free label size calculator to easily calculate your label sizes online. Don’t worry, it’s easy to do! By the end of…
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