Compare traditional and digital printing for cosmetic packaging. Learn how order volume, design complexity, color, budget, and production plans affect the right printing method.
In the past, packaging design was mainly created for one place:
The retail shelf.
Today, more and more beauty brands are designing packaging for another place first:
The smartphone screen.
Consumer behavior has changed dramatically.
In the past, consumers would walk into a store, browse the shelves, pick up a product, and then decide whether to buy it.
Learn how cosmetic packaging artwork moves from design to printing, including artwork submission, proofing, revisions, final approval, color matching, and production.
Learn why the bottom of a plastic cosmetic bottle can appear darker than the body. Discover how wall thickness, material transparency, molding, and light affect packaging color.