{"id":233058,"date":"2022-12-20T13:16:01","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T13:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qapacklane-blog.packlane.com\/blog\/?p=233058"},"modified":"2023-01-25T13:32:51","modified_gmt":"2023-01-25T13:32:51","slug":"how-to-design-shipping-boxes-for-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qapacklane-blog.packlane.com\/blog\/how-to-design-shipping-boxes-for-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Design Your Shipping Boxes for the Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.25.2″ custom_margin=”-70px|||” custom_margin_tablet=”|||” custom_margin_phone=”-90px|-35px||-35px” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_dmb_breadcrumbs show_final_breadcrumb=”off” home_icon=”%%72%%” use_home_text=”on” home_text=”Blog” _builder_version=”3.25.2″ body_font=”||||||||” link_font=”||||||||” linkhover_font=”||||||||” body_font_size_tablet=”51″ body_line_height_tablet=”2″ separator_font_size_tablet=”51″ separator_line_height_tablet=”2″ link_font_size_tablet=”51″ link_line_height_tablet=”2″ linkhover_font_size_tablet=”51″ linkhover_line_height_tablet=”2″ z_index_tablet=”500″ body_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” body_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” body_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” separator_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” separator_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” separator_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” linkhover_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” linkhover_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” linkhover_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px”][\/et_pb_dmb_breadcrumbs][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.75)” _builder_version=”4.1″ title_text_color=”#2e469d” title_font_size=”52px” title_line_height=”1.2em” meta_font=”basis-grotesque-med||||||||” meta_font_size=”17px” custom_margin=”|||0px” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”-20px|-20px||-20px” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”|0px||0px” title_font_size_tablet=”” title_font_size_phone=”36px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” z_index_tablet=”500″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” title_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” title_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” meta_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” meta_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” meta_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px”][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”35px” ol_item_indent=”20px” admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.1″ text_font=”basis-grotesque-med||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” link_font=”basis-grotesque-med||||||||” link_font_size=”17px” ul_font=”basis-grotesque-med||||||||” ul_text_color=”#666666″ ul_font_size=”17px” ol_font=”basis-grotesque-med||||||||” ol_text_color=”#666666″ ol_font_size=”17px” quote_font=”basis-grotesque-med||||||||” quote_font_size=”17px” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”||||||||” header_4_font=”||||||||” header_5_font=”||||||||” header_6_font=”||||||||” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” ul_font_size_tablet=”” ul_font_size_phone=”” ul_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet”]\n

Now that the holidays are fast approaching, it\u2019s time to get a move on for your holiday packaging. But don\u2019t settle for ho-hum Santa graphics and a shade of red and green. Go the extra mile so that your packaging stands out and embodies the festive spirit. But where to start? We\u2019ve curated ten tips (and a few real world examples) to make your holiday campaign an impeccable one.<\/p>\n

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10 Tips to Add Joy and Cheer to Your Shipping Boxes<\/h2>\n

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1. Add a Note<\/h3>\n

With gift giving, adding notes is always appreciated. Handwritten ones are even better. You can add a hang tag or postcard and attach it to the shipping box, or be more personal and insert the letter or note inside the package itself. It will be a welcome surprise once the recipient unboxes the gift.<\/p>\n

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2. Use Custom Tape or Labels<\/h3>\n

A quick and easy way to add a holiday accent to your shipping boxes is with custom tape or labels, especially since you need to seal your boxes anyway. This way, your package is safe and protected while still being festive.<\/p>\n

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3. Festive Tissue Paper<\/h3>\n

Make your protective void fills do double duty. Tissue paper can be printed with custom designs that evoke the holiday spirit. Use holiday-themed patterns but don\u2019t forget to add your company\u2019s own branding elements as well.<\/p>\n

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4. Print on Both Sides<\/h3>\n

Shipping boxes<\/a> are usually left hanging when it comes to holiday designs because they aren\u2019t displayed on retail shelves. But warehouse shopping has become popular in recent years, so get those boxes printed inside and outside! It\u2019s uncommon to see and will drive interest to where your boxes are placed.<\/p>\n

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5. Play With Patterns<\/h3>\n

Breaking away from your standard design is an effective way to make customers do a double take. It makes your branding fresh with the injection of a new perspective. Perhaps the best example of this is the quintessential Starbucks red cup. The holiday-exclusive cup has become synonymous with the brand, but over the years, things needed to be shaken up just a little. This year\u2019s cups focus on patterns versus a solid, striking red hue. Patterns can help break monotony on your design, but you have to balance it so that your branding still comes out ahead.<\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0Go Bold With Color<\/h3>\n

Whoever said that holiday hues has to be red and green or white and gold? Don\u2019t limit your packaging design to a specific set of colors. When you know your product and you know your market, you can get away with anything.<\/p>\n

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7.\u00a0Add Traditional Holiday Design Cues<\/h3>\n

Fine, we\u2019ll admit it. Traditional holiday design cues are the standard for a reason. They\u2019ve stood the test of time and immediately bring up feelings and emotions that evoke the holidays. There\u2019s nothing inherently wrong with using these for your brand\u2019s product packaging, but know that you\u2019ll be in the same boat as a lot of other brands. You can use this if you don\u2019t have a lot of competitors in your product category, especially on retail shelf space.<\/p>\n

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8. Tell a Story<\/h3>\n

Amazon’s shipping boxes aren\u2019t festive in any way, shape, or form. But over the years (and with a few good marketing campaigns), they\u2019ve made their \u2018smiling\u2019 boxes almost synonymous with the holidays. In this video<\/a>, the message is clear \u2013 no holiday is the same without that box. How about your brand\u2019s boxes? Tell your own story through your packaging.<\/p>\n

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Video Snippet from\u00a0Amazon Holiday 2019 – Brand :90<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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9.\u00a0Add Multiple Layers<\/h3>\n

Probably the biggest satisfaction you can get from gift-giving is the excitement and mystery until the big reveal. You can prolong the suspense by adding multiple layers to your packaging. You can wrap the gift itself with custom tissue paper then place it inside a mailer box and giftwrap it. Place it inside a shipping box with void fill, then giftwrap it too.<\/p>\n

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10. Give Out Surprise Giveaways<\/h3>\n

You know what goes well with gifts? Even more gifts, of course! It doesn\u2019t have to be something fancy since the gesture is always more important and memorable. Inside a product box, consider adding decorative stickers, discount vouchers, or small knick-knacks. It won\u2019t cost you a lot but will pay dividends in the long run.<\/p>\n

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Share the Warmth of the Season With Festive Packaging<\/h2>\n

Add the end of the day, festive packaging is all about giving customers that warm and fuzzy feeling we\u2019ve come to associate with the holidays. Get into the spirit of the season and design lasting memories with Packlane today.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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