Packaging Guide · 15 min read
The Complete Guide to Luxury Packaging
Everything you need to know about creating premium packaging that communicates luxury and justifies higher price points.
Luxury materials
Specialty papers (Curious, Fedrigoni, Gmund), textured stocks (linen, leather, suede), metallic board, and velvet flocking create a tactile experience that signals luxury before the box opens.
Premium finishes
Soft-touch lamination, foil stamping (gold, silver, rose gold), embossing, and spot UV on matte grounds create depth and visual contrast that makes your packaging stand out.
Luxury closures
Flush-mount magnets, satin ribbon pulls, hinged lids, and magnetic clasps add functionality and premium perception. Choose based on unboxing moment and shipping constraints.
Designing the unboxing experience
The unboxing should be slow and deliberate. Consider the order of reveal: outer sleeve, then inner box, then product. Use custom inserts to cradle the product. Print brand storytelling on the inside of the lid.
Frequently asked
Soft-touch lamination.
Soft-touch lamination adds a velvet feel at a reasonable per-unit cost. It hides fingerprints, photographs well, and signals premium without the cost of foil or embossing.
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