Packaging design

luxury Packaging design by specialists

premium Packaging designed & crafted by creatives and structural engineers

At Pillbox Design, we know that packaging is more than just a vessel for your product - it's an extension of your brand. That's why we offer comprehensive branding and packaging design services that go beyond just creating a pretty package.

Packaging design

Full-service packaging compan

As a full-service packaging agency, we’re a one-stop-shop that offers concept design, structural design, plain sampling, printed prototypes, branding, graphic design, print ready artwork, small to large run production, and fulfilment services.

When it comes to packaging design, we believe that form should always follow function. That's why our team of expert structural engineers works closely with our designers to create packaging that not only looks beautiful but also serves its intended purpose. We consider factors such as product size, shape, and weight, as well as shipping and storage requirements, to create packaging that is both practical and visually appealing.

We also offer graphics and artwork services to bring your packaging design to life. Our talented designers work with you to create eye-catching labels, typography, and imagery that capture the essence of your brand and product.

Benefit from our independent advice

As an independent design studio, we aren’t linked to any particular packaging manufacturer, giving us the freedom to suggest the best possible solution and production methods for you.

We have helped companies small and large save thousands of pounds on production costs with design innovations only possible with the insight of our combined creative and technical expertise.

Environmentally friendly packaging

Sustainability advice

At Pillbox Design, we take pride in our commitment to sustainability. That's why we offer eco-friendly packaging options and work with our clients to find the most sustainable solutions for their specific needs.

We’re proactive in advising environmental and sustainable solutions for every packaging project we take on. This could be by offering alternatives to plastic and foam, or reducing them to a minimum and making them easy to separate for recycling. More suitable card materials can be sourced, that are not just sustainable and recyclable, but could also be a higher quality, possibly stronger and much better to print onto. All without compromising your brand.

Our Process

Our design process

Whether you have a luxury or a mid-range product, we design high-quality bespoke packaging, designed to complement your brand, connect with your customer and protect your product.

At the first stage of every project, we take the time to get to know you and your brand. Once we get a good understanding of what you’re looking for, along with any technical features you might want, we’ll have a team brainstorming session to come up with achievable and producible solutions, not just concepts.

Inclusive design

Inclusivity is often missed from creative briefs in favour of the more sales focussed features such as a premium finish or a surprising opening experience, but a good understanding of the practical applications of your packaging are essential to reaching your customer. We design all our packaging to be frustration-free and easy to open, taking into consideration language inclusivity, legibility, sustainability accreditation and clear recycling instructions to maximise the potential audience for any product.

Case studies

OTO Hybrid Slider CBD packaging

OTO came to us with a concept they’d had designed by Pearlfisher, that nobody could manufacture for them. With a specification packed with high-end premium finishes and a sliding drawer split in the centre of their logo - manufacturers just couldn’t line up the two halves.

One of the key challenges with producing the OTO sliding drawer box was not only the requirement for the OTO logo to line up perfectly every time, but to also hold a deep deboss.

We designed a hybrid solution, using card instead of paper wrapping around a solid core. This led us to develop our registered sustainable, vegan & recyclable Hybrid Slider and VECO2 Glueless packaging.

Heads + Tails cocktails - one box, many flavours

We developed Framebox as the perfect solution for brands looking to sell a range of products in a single retail box. The open design means shoppers can see the product and read all the information directly from the label - meaning only one box design needs to be produced, offering fantastic economy of scale to small-batch products.

Cloud & Cuckoo Teether packaging

With environmental impact a growing interest from not only from government bodies but consumers themselves, this pack was designed with efficiency in mind.

The box is designed with a generic fitment to suit the two star products of the teether range - an owl and bear shape.