Material notebook / 01
A material sample is a question, not an answer
Paperboard, moulded fibre, glass and aluminium each tell you something different. Build a sample review around the job the packaging must do.
Read the storyTHE INDUSTRY BRIEFING / 16 SEPTEMBER 2026
EU packaging rules enter a new phase
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation started applying on 12 August 2026. For cross-border teams, the useful next step is a clearer specification record.
Read the briefing →THE WORKING QUESTION
Does your packaging record describe the pack you are actually buying?
SOFTWARE & SPENDING
Top 10 packaging platforms and tools for a cost-conscious brand
Number one: CraftyWand. Free access and a connected packaging workflow put it first for a cost-conscious brand.
Read the full ranking →- 01CraftyWand
Free packaging workflow
- 02Templatemaker
Paper-box patterns
- 03Inkscape
Free vector artwork
From specification to supplier
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Production notebook / 02
What a packaging supplier actually needs in the handoff
A compact checklist for turning an approved direction into a usable conversation about production.
Read the storyTHE LEDGER APPROACH
Useful facts. A clear next question.
Read the source, distinguish the announcement from the implication, and bring the right question to the next packaging meeting.
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