Packaging design services ready for the printer and the shelf.
We design product labels, boxes, pouches and sachets for food, cosmetics, household and retail brands. Every design is built on your printer's dieline and checked on a 3D mockup before a single box is printed.
What does packaging design include?
Packaging design services create the outer look and printed information of a product, prepared so a printer can produce it accurately. A packaging project usually includes research into the shelf and competitors, a design concept for the front panel, layouts for every side of the box, label or pouch, the ingredients or information panel, barcode placement, and final artwork set up on the printer's dieline. At Ozairwebs we design in Adobe Illustrator, prepare files in CMYK with Pantone references where colour must match exactly, add bleed, and show the design on 3D mockups so you can judge it before printing. We work for food, cosmetics, personal care, household and retail brands selling in shops and online in Pakistan and abroad. The final files and the editable source belong to you once paid. Packaging design usually takes 2 to 5 weeks for one product, depending on the number of variants and how quickly print proofs are approved.
What we cover in a packaging project
Packaging has two jobs. It has to catch attention on a crowded shelf or a small marketplace thumbnail, and it has to carry accurate information without errors. We design both at the same time. The front panel gets the brand and the main message, while side and back panels hold ingredients, usage, warnings, barcodes and contact details. You supply the regulatory text and confirm it meets the labelling rules for your product and market. We lay it out clearly and keep it legible at small sizes.
- Shelf and competitor research before the first concept
- Front panel concepts shown on 3D mockups
- Ingredients, nutrition or usage panels laid out legibly
- Barcode placement with correct size and quiet zone
- Variant system for flavours, sizes or scents
- Artwork placed on the printer's dieline with bleed
Labels, boxes and pouches compared
The format you choose shapes the design, the printing method and how much information fits.
| Factor | Labels | Folding boxes | Pouches and sachets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical products | Jars, bottles, tins and candles | Cosmetics, gifts, electronics and food | Snacks, spices, coffee, powders and samples |
| Design area | Small, wraps or sits on one face | Six or more panels plus flaps | Front and back, sometimes gussets |
| Key artwork concern | Curvature and readable text at small size | Panel order and how flaps fold | Seal areas and print on flexible film |
| Common finishes | Matte, gloss, foil, clear film | Foil, emboss, spot UV, window cut | Matte or gloss film, clear window |
| Proof to request | Digital proof plus a printed sample | Printed and folded sample | Printed proof on the actual film |
Packaging design steps, from dieline to print proof
Packaging mistakes are expensive once printed, so each step includes a check.
- 01
Brief and dieline
We collect product details, target buyers and your printer's dieline, or help you request one with the correct dimensions.
- 02
Shelf research
We review competitor packs in shops and online, noting colours, claims and layouts so your design stands apart.
- 03
Front panel concepts
We present two or three concepts on 3D mockups, so you can see them as customers would on a shelf.
- 04
Full artwork
We lay out every panel, place the ingredients panel and barcode, and build versions for each variant.
- 05
Pre-press checks
We check CMYK and Pantone colours, bleed, text sizes, fold lines and barcode size before export.
- 06
Print proof approval
We review the printer's proof with you and correct any issues before you approve the full production run.
Print-ready packaging files we hand over
You receive everything your printer and online store need, organised by product and variant.
Dieline artwork
Final artwork placed on the dieline in Adobe Illustrator, with cut, fold and bleed lines on separate layers as most printers request.
Print-ready PDFs
Press-ready PDFs in CMYK, with Pantone spot colours named where needed and fonts converted to outlines to prevent substitution.
Variant files
A separate, clearly named file for each flavour, size or scent, built from one master layout so the range stays consistent.
3D mockups
Realistic 3D mockup images of the pack for approvals, pre-launch marketing and listings while product photos are being arranged.
Label sheets
Labels arranged on sheets or rolls to your printer's layout, ready for digital or offset printing without further setup.
Editable source files
The full Illustrator source with linked images and font details, so future changes to text or prices are quick.
How we work with your printer
We can coordinate directly with the press you already use, in Pakistan or abroad.
- 1
Get specifications
We ask your printer for the dieline, colour profile, bleed, minimum text size and finishing options.
- 2
Match the process
We adjust the artwork for offset, digital or flexo printing, since each handles colour and detail differently.
- 3
Send and confirm
We send print-ready files and answer the printer's technical questions so artwork is not changed without you.
- 4
Check the proof
We compare the printed proof against the approved design and list any corrections before the run.
Questions people ask
What does packaging design include?
Packaging design includes research, front panel concepts, layouts for every side of the pack, the ingredients or information panel, barcode placement, variant versions and final artwork set up on the printer's dieline. It also covers 3D mockups for approval and print-ready files in CMYK with bleed. Product photography of the finished packs is a separate service that we can add.
What is a dieline?
A dieline is the flat template of a box, label or pouch that shows its exact shape, cut lines, fold lines, glue areas and bleed. Printers create dielines to match their cutting dies and machines. We design the artwork directly on the dieline so every panel lands in the right place when the pack is cut and folded.
Do you design labels for food and cosmetics?
Yes. We design labels for food, beverages, spices, cosmetics, skincare and personal care products. These labels often carry ingredients panels, nutrition tables, usage instructions and warnings in small spaces, so we focus on legible type and clear structure. You provide the regulatory text and confirm it meets the rules for your product and market.
Can you work with our printer?
Yes. We prefer to work with your existing printer, in Pakistan or abroad. We request their dieline and specifications, adjust the artwork for their printing method, send the print-ready files and answer technical questions. We also review the printed proof with you before the full run, so mistakes are caught early.
How much does packaging design cost?
Packaging design cost depends on the format, the number of panels, how many variants you need, whether a new brand or logo is involved, and the number of concepts and revision rounds. A single label costs less than a box range with several flavours. After a free consultation we send a written fixed-price quote in PKR or USD. Printing is paid separately.
How long does packaging design take?
Packaging design usually takes 2 to 5 weeks for one product, from brief to print-ready files. Ranges with many variants take longer. The schedule also depends on getting the dieline from your printer early and on how quickly proofs are approved. We set review dates in the written scope so the timeline stays clear.
Do you add barcodes to packaging?
Yes. We place the barcode at the correct size with the required quiet zone around it, so scanners read it reliably. The barcode numbers themselves must be registered by your business, usually through GS1, and supplied to us. We then generate the barcode artwork and check its size and contrast on the final design.
Will we see the packaging before it is printed?
Yes. We show each concept on realistic 3D mockups so you can see the pack from different angles. Before production, your printer supplies a proof, either digital or a physical sample, and we check it against the approved artwork with you. Nothing goes to the full print run until you approve the proof in writing.
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Share the context
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Confirm the fit
- 03
Shape the plan
Get your packaging right before it goes to print
Share your product, format and printer details. After a free consultation we will send a written packaging scope in PKR or USD.
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