In Malaysia, when a designer receives a packaging box design job from a client, some will start designing straight away without asking any questions. Without understanding the product properly, doing a packaging box design can lead to the wrong outcome. In the end, you may waste the client’s time and your own effort. When working…
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Choosing the right paper for your printing says a lot about your business. The type of paper affects how customers see your brand, the quality of your products, and how likely they are to buy. In Packaging Box Printing Malaysia, choosing the correct paper is just as important as the design, colour, or finishing of…
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I remember having a meeting with an international company. The client took out his name card and brochure and asked me why the logo colours were different. I explained that they were printed by two different printing companies, which is why the colours did not match. In Malaysia, this is actually quite common. Many companies…
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Many people ask me about the difference between digital printing and offset printing. I like to explain it in a very simple way. One is like instant noodle, the other is like a well-cooked meal. Let me explain why. If you only need to print 50 pieces of A4 leaflets, you can go to any…
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Many years ago, one night we were rushing to finish a packaging box printing job for a client. The designer came by our factory to check the printed colours. He took out his laptop and compared the printed box with the image on his screen. Then he asked why the colours were not the same.…
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Mooncake Malaysia has been ranked as one of the worst countries for work-life balance, though newer reports show some improvement. A 2024 study by Remote placed Malaysia second to last globally. The study highlighted long working hours, a high-pressure work environment, and very little time for rest. People in Malaysia are busy, and convenience has…
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What is varnish? How do you do spot varnish? Why use spot UV? These are some of the questions we are often asked in packaging box printing in Malaysia. Many people know that print coatings protect your packaging box from smudges, scratches, and fingerprints. But coatings do more than just protection—they can make your packaging…
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Advertising is expensive. Billboards, magazines, and online ads like Facebook or Google all cost a lot. Imagine a customer leaves your store with your paper bag. Every time they carry it outside, people notice your brand. Your bag becomes free advertising for your product. In Malaysia, shoppers pay for plastic bags. If your paper bag…
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Prepress, also known as colour separation in Malaysia, is a crucial stage in the printing process. It happens before actual printing begins. Prepress prepares the artwork so it can be printed accurately and consistently. Traditionally, prepress referred to separating artwork into the four CMYK colours—Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). This was necessary for offset…
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When meeting a new client, first impressions matter. You dress neatly, groom yourself, and present a professional appearance. Showing up untidy, with a torn shirt or messy hair, will leave a poor impression. The same principle applies to your products. No matter how excellent your product is, the first thing customers notice is your custom…
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