7 Tools to Enhance Your Product Labels and Packaging

Need product packaging for your new business and not sure where to begin? Check out these resources for labeling and packaging everything from food to handmade gifts.

Mark Trumper from CreativePro guides you through the label design process, covering software, colors, fonts, materials, size, shape, barcodes, and more. It’s an excellent resource if you’re creating a product label for the first time. Remember the basics: Trumper emphasizes the importance of making sure your product and company name, as well as contact information, are easily found on the label.

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Labeling a product as eco-friendly is a fantastic way to attract green consumers. There are several ways to achieve eco-certification for your product labels, either through federal or non-governmental programs. SBA.gov provides detailed information on obtaining label certification.

Think of this article as your quick-start guide to labeling your new product line. The team at SmashBrand explains how color, graphics, and decorative elements influence the overall impact of your label designs.

The FDA takes food labeling very seriously, and they have a comprehensive resource page dedicated to food labeling fact sheets. If you are making sweet treats to sell, be sure to read the Allergies and Food Safety PDF to understand relevant labeling regulations. This official page hosts ten resources covering everything from meat and poultry flavorings to product expiration dates.

Unsure about the best image properties for printing labels? Do you know which DPI to use, the difference between process black and pure black, the pros and cons of anti-aliasing for product artwork, or how CMYK color works? Quick Label Systems answers these questions and more. This resource is also helpful for those planning to outsource their design work and need to communicate effectively with a design professional.

Sometimes, all you need to design great packaging or labels is a bit of inspiration. The writers at Bored Panda have curated a list of fun and innovative package and label designs. Use these examples as a starting point to create your own eye-catching packages.

Etsy sellers understand that packaging is a crucial part of branding and that it should reflect the shop owner’s personality and style. This blog post, part of Etsy’s Seller Handbook, includes tips for creating stunning packaging, from stickers to shipping boxes to gift wrap. It offers plenty of visual inspiration and a video featuring packaging tips from an Etsy shop owner.