Designing Custom Seal End Boxes from Scratch
Packaging that looks professional and eye catching in custom seal end boxes. From concept to manufacturing, we at Healey Packaging work with you to design and manufacture beautiful boxes that safeguard and advertise your products. We differentiate your company from the others.
If you are going to start creating your own seal end box, then take a moment to prepare.
Make a sketch of some preliminary designs for a couple minutes. You needn’t stress over details yet – just get your ideas out on paper.
Designing Your Own Seal End Box
If you have a clear concept of how you would like your own custom seal end box to look like, then it is time to start creating it on the software.
There are several design programs to choose from like Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop. We’ll be using Adobe Illustrator for this example.
1. Make A New Document Step 1: Open a New Document
Create a new document in Adobe Illustrator to start building your custom seal end box. Here’s how:
- Navigate to File > New > Document
- Set Number of Artboards to 1.
- Add Width and Height according to the size of your box (e.g., 6 in wide x 4 in tall)
- Adjust Resolution to 300 dpi.
- Turn the Color Mode to CMYK.
- Click Create
2: Create the Box Template.
Form the template of your own seal end box using the shape and line tools. Here’s how:
- Create the base box shape using the Rectangle Tool.
- Insert the flaps and folds with the Line Tool.
- Build complex shapes and cutouts with the Shape Builder Tool.
- Combination and subtraction of shapes with the ** Pathfinder Tool**.
Step 3: Fill with Text, Logos and Graphics.
After you’ve created the basic template, add in the text, logos, and graphics. Here’s how:
- Use the Text Tool to type any text you want (product names, for example, or instructions).
- Logos and graphics can be imported to your design with Place, for example.
- Scale Tool: Rescaling logos and graphics for your design by using the Scale Tool.
- Arrange text, logos, and graphics in your design with the Arrange command.
Step 4: Try Different Colors and Finishes.
Try out colors and finishes for your own seal end box using the color palette tool. Here’s how:
- Create a new color scheme with the Color Palette Tool to define your design.
- Apply colors to your pattern with the Swatches Panel.
- With the Gradient Tool, make gradients in your artwork.
- Texture Overlay Tool: Layer texture and dimension to your layout with the Texture Overlay Tool.
Adding Finishing Touches
After you’re done custom seal end box design, put on the finishing touches.
Add Texture and Pattern Overlays
You can also use the texture and pattern overlay tools to give your layout some extra texture and dimension.
- Texture Overlay Tool Texture Overlay Tool Texture Overlay Tool Texture over your design to add texture.
- Pattern Overlay Tool : You can overlay patterns into your design using the Pattern Overlay Tool.
Try several textures and designs and see which one suits your style.
Finish Design and Print Export to PDF
When you’re satisfied with the final layout, save it as a print-friendly PDF file.
Printing and Production
After you have the final design, start planning printing and production.
Choose a Printing Method
Among many printing technologies that you can select for your custom seal end boxes, there are offset and digital printing. Go with the approach that works for you and your pocket.
Select a Material and Finish
Choose a material and finish that goes well with your design and fits your lifestyle. Paperboard, corrugated cardboard, plastic are popular choices.
Look Over and Accept the End Product
When your custom seal end boxes have been printed and assembled, inspect and approve the finished product for a quality you can accept.
These are how you can design custom seal end boxes that work for you and make your business different.
Is it difficult to make your own custom seal end box? Come to Healey Packaging. We provide free design support so you can make a customised printed box at very attractive price. Contact us at help@healeypackaging.co.uk.
