WHAT IS A RIGID BOX?

LUXURY PACKAGING MADE BY WRAPPING SOLID BOARD WITH A THIN MATERIAL

Rigid boxes are crafted by encasing a solid board with a thin material such as paper or fabric. This form of packaging, paper over board packaging, provides exceptional luxury and excellence. Rigid box packaging is renowned for its robustness and is typically crafted by hand.

CUSTOM RIGID BOX DESIGN

  1. OUR DESIGN PROCESS

Irrespective of whether you have a high-end or mid-range product, our focus is on creating top-notch custom packaging that complements your brand and resonates with your customers while safeguarding your product.

For many projects involving rigid boxes, we have a sustainable and premium alternative called the VECO₂ rigid box, which we proudly developed and registered ourselves.

At the initial stage of each project, we invest time in understanding you and your brand. Once we have a solid grasp of your requirements and any technical specifications, our team engages in a collaborative brainstorming session to devise feasible and practical solutions rather than mere concepts. Please provide us with your product when we progress to the design phase. It enables us to create a comprehensive solution tailored to it.

  • ONE STOP SHOP

Our design team combines graphic designers, brand experts, structural engineers, and production technicians. Our collective expertise gives us a comprehensive understanding of the entire packaging process. Consequently, we can present you with more practical ideas than branding agencies. It occurs while offering more innovative concepts than traditional packaging manufacturers.

LUXURY RIGID BOX PROTOTYPES

  • PRODUCTION QUALITY LUXURY RIGID BOX PROTOTYPES

Crafted within our in-house studio workshop, we specialize in producing small batches of packaging that meet production quality standards. These packages are ideal for showcasing to stakeholders, handling pre-sales inquiries, promoting events, conducting market testing, and even for TV productions.

We employ the same materials in these prototypes as those we would specify for full-scale production to ensure the utmost authenticity. Additionally, we provide colour-matching services, ensuring that the colours in the prototypes align precisely with your brand. Moreover, we offer an array of premium print finishes, including embossing, foiling, lamination, spot gloss, and metallics, to enhance the overall appeal and sophistication of your packaging.

  • HAND-CRAFTED TO PERFECTION

Meticulous attention is dedicated to colour matching and hand-finishing each prototype, ensuring that your packaging achieves a flawless visual appearance and a pleasing tactile experience. As a design studio equipped with comprehensive prototype services, we possess the expertise to assist in creating and engineering exceptionally unique and exclusive luxury rigid boxes. Our capabilities extend to incorporating elements such as fabric, magnets, ribbons, and even glitter application. These allow for the development of truly exceptional packaging designs.

RIGID BOX PACKAGING PRODUCTION

  • UK AND EU PRODUCTION

Most of our packaging production takes place within the UK, utilizing our longstanding network of suppliers. We also collaborate with specialist manufacturers in Europe for certain specialized production requirements. By avoiding sourcing packaging from the Far East, we maintain complete control over every aspect of each project. It enables us to address any issues that may arise swiftly. It also helps prevent potential delays and ensures we meet the agreed-upon delivery date.

  • SHORT-RUN PRODUCTION

To offer a cost-effective solution, we also provide a short-run production service. It caters to quantities ranging from 1 to 200 units. This service is particularly well-suited for start-ups, market testing purposes, or promotional events.

POPULAR RIGID BOX PRODUCTS

  • VECO₂ RIGID BOX PACKAGING

Our top recommendation for base and lid or hybrid designs is the VECO₂ luxury rigid boxes, meticulously designed and manufactured in the UK. Setting them apart from conventional rigid boxes, these boxes are entirely free from animal glues, making them vegan-friendly. Moreover, they are recyclable and can be conveniently shipped in a flat state, optimizing storage and transportation efficiency. Additionally, VECO₂ boxes boast a remarkably short lead time, with a mere two weeks turnaround when supplied flat.

  • HYBRID SLIDER SLIDING DRAWER BOX

Elevate your unboxing experience with a luxurious sliding drawer box with a seamless and sophisticated opening mechanism. We also offer this style in two options: the standard rigid box design and our exclusive registered Hybrid Slider® boxes, featuring premium debossing for an added touch of elegance.

  • RIBBON CLOSURES

Enhance the sophistication of minimalist packaging by incorporating ribbon closures, adding a touch of elegance and providing an exquisite opening mechanism. Ribbons are particularly well-suited for pairing with drawer-style packs, creating a harmonious combination of functionality and aesthetics.

  • PREMIUM FOAM INSERTS

While our preference lies in designing fitments using recyclable materials, we also recognize the need for premium foam inserts, especially for high-end electronics or reusable luxury custom boxes. Therefore, we offer premium foam inserts in various grades and colours to cater to such requirements. Each foam cut is custom-designed to fit your product seamlessly, ensuring an elegant presentation, secure protection, and effortless accessibility for your valuable items.

  • HOT & COLD FOILING

At our design studio, we provide hot and cold foiling options for all of our packaging solutions. This exquisite technique is especially impactful when applied to coloured paper and cards, adding a luxurious touch to the tactile surface. By incorporating foiling, we elevate the visual appeal of your packaging, creating a truly stunning and high-end impression.

  • BOOK-STYLE RIGID BOX PACKAGING

Book-style rigid box packaging has gained significant popularity, especially in the gift sector. It is an excellent choice for creating drawer-style or re-opening boxes designed for repeated use, extending the product’s lifecycle and fostering enduring memories associated with your brand. A prime example is our collaboration with Neubria, where we employed foiling and spot gloss finishes, a magnet closure, and a ribbon pull tab, resulting in a stunning and captivating packaging design.

  • UNUSUALLY SHAPED RIGID BOX PACKAGING

Make a bold statement with uniquely shaped rigid box packaging. Custom shapes can leave a lasting impression and forge strong brand connections. You can create a lasting impact by offering luxury-quality boxes. These are not only visually appealing but also built to last. For example, consider the gift set designed for Marks and Spencer, featuring an exclusive slide opening mechanism. This distinctive packaging design adds an element of surprise and delight, making it a unique and cherished item.

  • PREMIUM ADVENT CALENDAR RIGID BOX PACKAGING

Rigid box packaging serves as a seasonal staple, transforming how your product engages with consumers and delivering a unique experience that brings joy and anticipation every day. Incorporating rigid box packaging into your advent calendar also allows you to create a remarkable journey that fosters emotional connections to your brand. The advent calendar designed for Selfridges demonstrates an exemplary illustration of this. Crafted with metallic paper, complemented by ribbon accents and enhanced with spot gloss finishing, this packaging design exudes a premium allure, adding a touch of elegance to the holiday season.