Hey guys! , today I want to talk a little bit about how I can help you with something you might be looking for, a box designer. I will help you craft different ideas and share some knowledge on what you want to be looking for, along with me giving you some context on why I could be a good choice if you need to hire a freelancer.
Hiring anybody to help you with your package designs is always a bit stressful, but it doesn't have to be if you do the proper process. Hopefully, this blog can give you some perspective and confidence to start your process with my team and me at Fast Arts Designs LLC.
If you just want to start quoting your box design, contact us to begin your process.
Create Custom Boxes With A Professional Designer
Stop looking around; most likely, we're the only ones guaranteeing a free service if we don't get it done on time. It doesn't matter which type of box you need; we can help you in any niche. We can create designs customizable to your specific criteria. Having a professional designer can be beneficial for a couple of reasons. Let me show them to you:
Save Time With A Professional Designer
Designing an appropriate box takes knowledge, and knowledge takes time. Hiring a professional box designer can help you save time when getting your packaging done in a timely fashion. That way, you don't have to affect your production, making your profits arrive faster.
Focusing on Finding Customers
As a business owner, I completely understand this part right here. If you're unsure how you need to create or design a box, you're just focusing on the wrong task, leave that to a designer, and start focusing on finding customers for your business. It can take you months designing a proper box, and that's if you guessed it right, and the last thing you need is to waste time or money, I'm sure.
A Designer Can Determine Which Type Of Box Do You Need
Not every box is the same. You have shipping boxes, shelve boxes, shoe boxes, and every other kind of box out there, but every single one has a different purpose, and depending on your product and where it's going, we need to design something that fits that criteria. I'll explain something below so you can see exactly what I'm talking about.
Cardboard has different kinds of density. Some are called single wall, and others double wall. Double is more robust than single, but it is not necessary in most cases. The main problem I need you to understand about this is the following; Designing your product to fit the wrong type of box will be the difference between something that might not work and something that will cost you way more, but you didn't need it.
Let's dive deeper into the different types of flutes you have on the market. Flutes is the term used to understand the cardboard density, affecting your box and product in many ways.
Types Of Flutes:
A, B,C, E & F
A
Corrugated flutes come in a variety of thicknesses, with the thickest being the "A" flute, which is about 5 mm (about 1/4 of an inch) thick. One linear foot of packaging contains about 36 flutes.
The thicker fluting of an A flute makes it the go-to container for fragile objects that require special care. Additionally, this flute's sturdy construction makes it a good choice for shipping bulky items.
B
At about 3.2 mm (or 1/8 inch) in thickness, the B flute is right in the middle of the spectrum. A linear foot of packaging contains roughly 49 flutes.
Because it is resistant to crushing and puncturing, the B flute is frequently used for inner packaging components. This flute is ideally suited for printing text, images, and logos directly onto corrugated cardboard.
With a thickness of about 3.2 millimeters or 11/64 of an inch, the C flute is the second-thickest option for corrugated roofing. In other words, there are about 41 flutes for every foot of packaging.
When it comes to shipping boxes, a C flute is your best bet because it resists crusting and isn't easily compressed. Like the B flute, it has a nice smooth surface that prints well on promotional materials.
E
The E flute is the second-thinnest corrugated flute at about 1.6 mm or 1/16 inch in thickness. This equates to roughly 90 flutes per linear foot of product packaging.
Since E flutes are so slender, they take up very little room and are cheap to store. In addition to its use in music, this flute is widely employed in the packaging industry.
F
At about 0.8 millimeters (or 1/32 inch) in thickness, the F flute is the thinnest corrugated flute on the market. This equates to about 128 individual flutes per linear foot of packaging.
For some types of consumer goods, the F flute is the best option for the required stiff packaging.
See some Box Or Display Examples
Explore our gallery of displays and boxes to see these cardboard flutes in action.
Learn The Different Types Of Board Types You May Use For Your Boxes Or Displays
Although all corrugated packaging materials consist of both flutes and liners, the proportions of each can vary. There are four distinct types of boards to choose from, each with its own unique combination of flutes and liners:
Single Face:
With just one layer of fluting and one layer of liner, a single-face board has only two layers in total. Without a second liner, the board is not as sturdy as others. However, this type of board will significantly benefit inner packaging components that require additional cushioning.
Single Wall:
Most commonly, one uses a single-wall board, consisting of one fluting layer sandwiched between two liners. Because of its high insulation value and sturdy construction, this board is frequently used in shipping cartons.
Double Wall:
Five layers make up a double-wall board, with the center core being a liner and the outer two being fluting. This double wall structure functions essentially as two separate containers. That it can withstand the weight of heavy industrial equipment indicates its extreme durability.
Triple Wall:
There are a total of seven layers in a triple-wall board, including four liners and three layers of fluting. Just like the double wall, this board essentially combines three separate containers into one convenient package. Triple wall packaging is the most durable board type on the market, typically used for shipping crates and chemical containers.
Looking For A Box Designer Willing To Do White Label Services?
Just like on our white label graphic design service, you can hire us to design your customer's box to give you more benefits.
We can help you process the request of any particular need they may have while maintaining the secrecy that you hired us.
I hope this information helped you understand how a box is structured; hopefully, our designer can help with your next box design.