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One of the main processes you need to get right at the start of any packaging project is your packaging drawing. Drawings are templates that ensure your final packaging designs are accurate and meet your quality expectations.
When using custom packaging, the sampling process needs as much attention as the design. This process is vital in determining the overall look and feel of your packaging, so getting this part right and having a standard procedure in place is imperative.
In this article, we’ll take you through the steps of correctly making drawings for sampling, but before we jump into our step-by-step guide, let’s take a moment to understand the basics.
Drawings can be created by graphic designers or die cutters and are abundantly used to produce many types of packaging. They are vector files and essentially the blueprint of your finished packaging. They act as a guide when making cuts, scores, and indentations in the die-cutting process to construct your packaging. Dielines include:
Knowing that dielines are the blueprint for your final package is enough to understand their importance.
But now that you better understand what a dieline is let’s dive into the step-by-step guide to preparing your dielines for sampling!
The first thing you need to determine is how big you need the packaging for your product. Ideally, your packaging should be the minimum size your product needs to sit comfortably inside.
The weight of your product also needs to be considered. Heavier products may require thicker material to hold and protect products adequately, which affects the type of dieline you require.
Finally, the purpose of your packaging needs consideration as it will affect how your ppackaging dieline will look. Are you an e-commerce business that relies on shipping your products? Or are you a retail business that needs to create a strong shelf impact in-store?
For example, e-commerce businesses will likely choose thicker PS tray/box to protect products in transit. As an e-commerce business, It’s important to consider how your packaging will arrive at your customers’ locations, so its drawings may include some additional flaps or tabs to account for extra cushioning.
When creating a package drawing, many technical details must be kept in mind, making it challenging to understand. Custom packaging companies or manufacturers usually provide their own drawing templates to ensure the design of your packaging works. This way, all you have to do is position your interested design and logos to ensure.
