The more detailed information you provide, the better for designer to start the job for you.

This should include: brand guidelines (logo, fonts, colors), target audience, project objectives, a draft of the copywriting, reference styles or competitive samples, and a clear budget and deadline.

Our sales representative or designer will attach a checklist document for your reference and fulfill it.

We charge packaging design fees based on specific design requirements and standards. This fee is not only about design work, but also about design services. It's about the designer's expertise, experience, creativity, time, and dedication to multiple revisions. Professional packaging design can effectively enhance brand value and communication effectiveness.

Why do the colors I see on my computer look different from the ones printed? The key issue is the difference between RGB and CMYK.

RGB is the color model used by screens (red, green, and blue), resulting in more vivid colors. CMYK is the color model used in printing (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black), with a smaller color range. Due to different principles, screen colors cannot 100% reproduce printed colors. CMYK color values must be used as the standard for printing.

Printing bleed is an extra area (usually 3mm) around the edge of design draft. This is to leave white edges to avoid deviation due to minor errors, ensuring the finished image will be completed during cutting.

✅ Standard bleed size: Most printers require a 0.125-inch (3mm) bleed on all sides of your design. Some may require 0.25 inches (6mm) for larger items like posters or packaging - always check with your printer first.

✅ Set up bleed in your design tool: When creating a new project, select the “bleed” option and enter the required size. If you’re editing an existing design, adjust the canvas size to include the bleed margin.

✅ Extend design elements to the bleed line: Ensure all background colors, images, or patterns extend past the trim line and into the bleed area. Don’t place important elements (text, logos, key images) in the bleed zone - they will be trimmed off!

✅ Save as a print-ready file: Export your design as a high-resolution PDF with bleed included. This ensures the printer can see and use the bleed area during the cutting process.

What is the difference between source files (CDR/Ai/PSD, etc.) and finished files (JPG/PNG/PDF, etc.) for printing?

The source file is the editable original design file, and the copyright usually belongs to the design company. After receiving the design fee, the source file can be sent to the customer at the customer's request (but because the source file takes up a lot of memory storage, it is generally not sent to the customer proactively). The finished file is the final, non-editable file used for sending, previewing or printing.

The most common and recommended format is PDF, but you must make sure it is a "print-ready PDF" with all fonts embedded, images of sufficient resolution, and bleed and crop marks being included.

✅ Confirm color mode: Always use CMYK (not RGB) for printing. RGB colors look bright on screens but will print dull or mismatched.

✅ Check resolution: All text, images, and graphics must be 300 DPI minimum.

✅ Include bleed (if needed): For edge-to-edge designs, add a 0.125-inch bleed to your PDF.

✅ Embed fonts: In your PDF, embed all fonts to ensure they display correctly (missing fonts can cause text to reformat).

✅ Label files clearly: Name files with your project name (e.g., “BrandPackaging_PrintReady.pdf”) to avoid confusion.

Proofing is the final check before printing, used to confirm the accuracy of color, text, layout, and other content. Once signed and confirmed, the printing factory will produce according to the sample. If any errors are made, the confirming party will bear the primary responsibility. Therefore, please proofread carefully!

To make the most of your proof review, focus on these key details:

— Text: Check for typos, misspellings, incorrect contact info, and legible font sizes.

— Colors: Ensure they match your brand guidelines and look as expected (no dull or mismatched hues).

— Images: Verify they’re sharp (no blurriness), properly positioned, and not cut off.

— Layout: Check spacing, alignment, margins, and (for multi-page items) page order.

— Bleed & Trim: Confirm edge-to-edge designs have no white borders and trim marks are correct.

— Finishes: If applicable, check that embossing, foil stamping, or lamination looks as requested.