Product Packaging Design Agency
Your Product’s Only Real Job is to Get Picked Up.
On a crowded shelf, you have 3 seconds to win the sale. We design packaging that disrupts the eye, communicates value instantly, and turns a “maybe” into a “must-have.”
Packaging is the Only Marketing That Has 100% Reach.
Not everyone sees your Facebook ads. Not everyone visits your website. But 100% of your customers interact with your packaging. It is the most critical touchpoint in your business.
- In-Store: It fights for attention against established competitors.
- Online: It creates the “Unboxing Moment” that drives social sharing and repeat purchases. Don't wrap a premium product in budget packaging.
We Speak “Printer.”
Packaging mistakes are expensive. We prevent them. We handle the boring stuff so you don't have to:
- Die Lines & Bleeds: Precision Engineering for Your Box Structure.
- Print Finishes: Spot UV, Foil Stamping, Embossing recommendations.
- Compliance: Barcodes, nutritional tables, and legal symbols. We deliver files that your manufacturer can use immediately, with zero back-and-forth.
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Results Speak Louder Than Promises
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Investing in Inkbot Design for our brand identity was one of the best decisions we've made. What sets them apart isn't just their creative talent—it's their ability to listen and translate vague ideas into powerful visual concepts.
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The final rebrand has transformed how our customers perceive us, and we couldn't be happier with the investment. If you're considering a rebrand or logo refresh, Inkbot Design should be your first call—not your last resort after trying cheaper alternatives.
We help you stand out from the competition with our expert packaging design services and creative product packaging design solutions.
Shelf-Ready Retail Boxes.
Designed for the supermarket shelf. We utilise colour psychology and hierarchy to ensure your product stands out from 10 feet away.
The Unboxing Experience.
For DTC (Direct-to-Consumer) brands, the box is the shop floor. We design mailer boxes, tissue paper, and thank-you cards that turn delivery day into a viral event.
Bottles, Jars & Pouches.
From craft beer to cosmetics, we design labels that are FDA/EU compliant but visually rebellious. We handle the technical die-lines so your labels fit perfectly every time.
Eco-Friendly Solutions.
Modern consumers punish waste. We help you source and design plastic-free, recyclable packaging that aligns with your brand values without looking “rustic” (unless you want it to).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a Packaging Designer and a Graphic Designer?
A general graphic designer makes things look nice on a screen. A Packaging Designer understands structural engineering, print finishes, material constraints, and 3D spatial awareness. We know how a design wraps around a curved bottle, how ink absorbs into cardboard versus plastic, and—crucially—how to ensure your barcodes and nutritional tables are legally compliant. We design for the real world, not just Dribbble.
Do you manufacture the packaging?
No, we are a design agency, not a factory. We are the architects; the manufacturer is the builder. However, we act as your Production Liaisons. We have a network of trusted packaging manufacturers in the UK and Europe. We speak their language (die lines, spot UV, foils) and manage the technical handoff to ensure the final product looks exactly as we approved.
How much does packaging design cost?
It varies based on the complexity of the structure.
Label Design (Bottles/Jars): Typically starts from £450.
Box/Carton Design: Typically starts from £850.
Full Unboxing Suite (Mailer, Tissue, Inserts): Typically £1,500+. We provide a custom quote based on your specific requirements and the number of SKUs (Stock Keeping Units) you need.
I have multiple flavours/variations. Do I pay full price for each one?
No. We charge a standard fee for the “Master Design” (the primary concept creation). Once that aesthetic is approved, we charge a reduced “Rollout Fee” to adapt that design across different flavours, sizes, or scents. This keeps your costs down while ensuring your entire product range looks consistent.
How long does the process take?
A typical packaging project takes 3–6 weeks.
Week 1: Strategy & Competitor Audit.
Weeks 2-3: Concept Development & 3D Mockups.
Weeks 4-5: Refinement & Regulation Checks.
Week 6: Final Artwork Creation & Handover to Printer. Rushing packaging is dangerous—mistakes in print runs are expensive. We take the time to get it right.
Can you help with eco-friendly or sustainable packaging?
Absolutely. Sustainability is no longer a “nice-to-have “; it is a consumer expectation. We can guide you toward materials like FSC-certified cardboard, soy-based inks, and compostable mailers. We design specifically to minimise waste and remove plastic without sacrificing the “premium feel” of your product.
What do I need to provide before we start?
Ideally, we need the die-line (template) from your printer or manufacturer. This ensures we are designing to the exact millimetre of your box or bottle. If you haven't chosen a manufacturer yet, we can help you source standard packaging options to keep your unit costs low. We also require your logo, barcode/UPC data, and final label copy (including ingredients, weight, and legal text).
Do you design for Retail or E-Commerce?
Both, but the strategy is different.
Retail Packaging: Must shout “Pick Me Up!” from 10 feet away. We focus on shelf impact, hierarchy, and comparison against competitors sitting right next to you.
E-Commerce Packaging: Must create an “Unboxing Experience.” We focus on the journey of opening the box, the interior print, and the shareability on social media.
What files do I get at the end?
You receive Print-Ready Artwork Files (usually Adobe Illustrator/PDF) set up with correct bleeds, safe zones, and colour profiles (CMYK/Pantone). We also provide 3D Digital Mockups of your product, which you can use for your website and marketing materials before the physical product is even manufactured.
Can you update my existing packaging without completely redesigning it?
Yes. This is an Evolutionary Redesign. If your current packaging has brand recognition but feels dated, we can sharpen the typography, update the colour palette, and clean up the layout while retaining the core elements your customers recognise. We fix what’s broken and keep what works.
