1. What Does GSM Mean in Packaging Box Printing? GSM stands for Grams per Square Metre. It is the measurement used to determine the weight of paper or board. In packaging box printing, GSM helps us choose the right material for different types of packaging. Generally, higher GSM paper is heavier and may provide better…
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1. Why Choosing the Right Paper Matters When customers pick up a packaging box, one of the first things they notice is the material used to make it. If the box feels flimsy and bends easily, customers may think the product inside is of low quality. This can create a poor first impression and damage…
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More than 30 years ago, when I started my first job as an art director, we only had QuarkXPress, FreeHand and Photoshop. We used QuarkXPress and FreeHand to create packaging box designs. At that time, preparing artwork for printing required more manual work. Designers had to be very careful with artwork, colours, images and printing…
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A client calls and says they have a custom packaging box to print. They give us a brief idea of what they want. Then comes the important part: “We need the packaging boxes next week.” The artwork has not been submitted. No artwork checking has been done. No colour separation. No colour proof. No printing…
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My wife and I have been involved in the packaging box printing industry in Malaysia for more than 20 years. Throughout these years, friends and clients have often asked us the same question: “How much does custom packaging box printing cost?” Whenever we receive a new enquiry, the first question is usually about pricing. The…
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