Packaging plays an important role in product design. Not only does well-designed product packaging attract potential customers, but it also protects the item during transportation and storage and provides information about the product and its branding.
Getting a box sample is an important step in the packaging process. Obtaining a sample of your packaging ensures that the dimensions, material, and overall design meet your product’s needs.
The purpose of box samples
A box sample is a physical representation of the packaging design used to test its functionality, size, and overall appearance. Getting a carton sample is important as it allows you to check for any issues or defects before mass producing and distributing the product.
By requesting a sample, you can save time and money by identifying issues early on and adjusting as necessary, ensuring that the final packaging meets all the necessary requirements.
Taking it one step further, you can also use the box sample for testing with the end user and getting their feedback, which can help make necessary changes for optimal results.
Make sure you work with a professional and reliable printing company to ensure that your carton sample meets your needs, from printing to finishing touches.
Why get box samples for packaging designs?
If you’re serious about your product and branding, consider the benefits of getting box samples for packaging designs.
Assess fit
A box sample may also give a more accurate understanding of how your product and packaging will work together in the real world, helping to evaluate the fit of your packaging. Assessing the structural design of the box ensures that the packaging is tailored to fit your product.
With a physical sample in hand, you can fit your product into the packaging and evaluate how it looks and feels. It can help you determine if the packaging is the right size for your product. If the box is too small, there won’t be enough room for padding or other protective materials. If the box is too big, then the product may be shaken around when moved.
A box sample also gives you an opportunity to check for any issues with the packaging design, such as difficulty in opening or closing the box or if the branding is not prominently displayed.
Evaluate quality
A box sample can be an invaluable tool for evaluating the quality of your packaging and give you the confidence that your product will be well presented to your customers.
For example, it may provide an opportunity to examine the quality of the material used, such as its thickness, strength, and durability. Quality materials ensure that the packaging protects your product during transportation and storage.
Determine finishing touches
A box sample allows you to carefully review all aspects of the packaging, ensuring that it is perfect in every way before it goes into mass production.
The physical sample allows you to check for final design tweaks or adjustments that need to be made. For example, confirm that text or images are aligned correctly and that the packaging design is consistent with your branding and appeals to your target audience.
We also recommend that you evaluate the packaging’s functionality and the placement of any instructions or warning labels.
Different types of sample boxes
When it comes to obtaining a box sample, several options are available to you, depending on your supplier. The sample option you choose will depend on your specific packaging concerns and requirements. By selecting the appropriate sample, you will be able to gain a better understanding of any necessary improvements that must be made for your final product.
Consider the following common types:
- Custom samples according to exact product specifications, available as production-grade or digital-grade.
- Standard white sample without any graphics or printing, intended to assess the size of the carton.
Delivering the best packaging designs
At Ritter’s Printing & Packaging, we’re committed to producing a final quality product, ensuring that our valued customers are happy with their printing, boxes, and folding cartons, labels, and packaging designs.
Structural design and prototyping are valued steps in the package creation process, and we work closely with our customers to ensure that the best is delivered. Are you ready to get started? Contact our friendly and professional team at 954-771-7204 for more information.
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