Podcasts by Packaging Unboxd with Evelio Mattos

Cow Farts, Category Norms, & Carbon Neutral Product Packaging Ep 155 from 2023-12-11T04:08:03

TLDR: We talk about Cow farts, packaging design, inheriting designs that need to be updated, and balancing category norms with the need to stand out.

If you're interested in learning...

Packaging costs are about to explode! Ep 154 from 2023-11-29T09:38:44

If you haven't heard about Antidumping and countervailing duties for paper bags in the USA, you're in for a shock. There are proposed tariffs of up to 324% meaning this is on top of alre...

Ai Can Get You Hired Right Now! | Ep 153 from 2023-11-22T16:48:09

About The Guest(s):
Nick Longo is a seasoned designer and educator with over 20 years of experience in the industry. He is the founder of Longo Designs and teaches design at ...

Unboxing Ready to Drink Packaging from Hoste | Ep 152 from 2023-11-04T17:08:16

**About The Guest(s):**​- Evelio Mattos: Co-host of the podcast and founder of Packaging Unboxd.- Adam Peek: Co-host of the podcast People of Packaging .- Robby Haynes: Co-f...

The Ai Future Designers Aren't Considering: An Interview With Ai | Ep 151 from 2023-10-27T05:07:05

About The Guest(s):

Evelio Matos is the host of the podcast "Packaging Unboxed" and an expert in packaging design. He is passionate about exploring the intersec...

Packaging Redesign : 9 Years with the Wrong Packaging | Ep 150 from 2023-10-21T07:48:55

Jesse Koltes is the co-founder of Lono Life, a powdered bone broth company based in Brooklyn. With a background in the beef jerky industry and a passion for high-protein, convenient foods, Jesse...

Diseñando Packaging En Los Nichos De Lujo con Aktiva (Español)| Ep 149 from 2023-10-12T18:00:29

Mariano Lesser es un experto en envases y fundador de Aktiva, una empresa especializada en envases de lujo sostenibles, logística y diseño. Con años de experiencia en la industria, Mariano se ha...

Sell more with Limited Edition Packaging, Chobani's Lauren Hodges | Ep 148 from 2023-10-06T16:29:30

Lauren Hodges, a creative director at Chobani, brings a wealth of experience in design and a passion for food and beverage. She joined Chobani in 2019 and has been instrumental in pushing the br...

Mastering Print & Packaging Production | Ep 147 from 2023-09-29T13:28

**About The Guest(s):**​Dave Hopkins is the founder of Print Design Academy, where he teaches graphic designers to become experts in print and packaging design. He is also t...

Punk, Packaging, x Process with Paolo Proserpio | Ep 146 from 2023-09-12T05:05:33

Pablo Proceerpio, an Italian designer known for his work with Gucci and Versace, discusses his journey from skateboarding and punk rock to the world of fashion and design. He emphasizes the importa...

Packaging Automation Will Change Design / Why You Need to Attend PACK EXPO | Ep 145 from 2023-08-30T14:46:35

Tom Egan, Vice President of Industry Services at PMMI, discusses the impact of automation on the packaging industry. He explains that automation is not about replacing jobs, but rather about inc...

How to Design Packaging (Food & Beverage) | Ep 144 from 2023-08-28T22:16:40

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Go through the process of supercharging the packaging for Pizza Cupcakes, a product featured on the s...

Sustainability in Cosmetics Packaging Design / Regulatory / Green Deal / Recycling | Ep 143 from 2023-08-10T04:30:01

Judith Fiedler is a regulatory expert in the skincare industry, currently working as the head of the product development team at La Prairie in Switzerland. With a focus on formulation, packaging...

Sustainable Packaging: 3 Essential Questions Unveiled | Ep 142 from 2023-07-28T13:00

Evelio discusses the challenges and considerations involved in transitioning to sustainable packaging.

He emphasizes the importance of understanding what sustainability means to your bra...

Social Media Playbook, How Packaging Answers got to $1 Million in 2 Years | Ep 141 from 2023-07-21T17:45:22

Joe Purcell explains how social media grew his packaging company from $0 to $1,000,000 and how he's planning on taking it to $20 Million in the next few years.

Joe Purcell...

Illustrator's A.I. Tool Packaging Designers Need to Use NOW | Ep 140 from 2023-07-12T14:12:20

Adobe Illustrator launched Beta and now has incorporated many new A.I. features, but there's one you need to start using now.

Evelio dives into what Adobe Illustrator'...

Creative Papers For Packaging Designers from My Cordenons | Ep 139 from 2023-07-07T22:15:42

My Cordenons is a paper mill that's been making paper for packaging designers in Italy since the 16th century. Today this innovative paper mill is pushing the boundaries of sustainable packa...

Balancing Design and Sustainability in Packaging | Ep 138 from 2023-07-04T00:21:21

Evelio Mattos discusses the challenge of being a designer who appreciates design while also working in sustainability. He explores the tension between appreciating the aesthetics of a design and...

Package Design 3 Tips Unboxed / How to Specify Paper / What is Headspace / What are Offline Processes | Ep 137 from 2023-06-22T07:52:57

Evelio is here with another breakdown of package design processes and what to consider when designing packaging.

In this episode he shares GSM, Headspace, and explains a variety of Post P...

How Designing Packaging with Ai Took Me Around the World in 30 Days | Ep 136 from 2023-06-21T12:57:12

Over the past 30 days, Evelio has embarked on an incredible journey, traveling to Paris, Spain, Italy, Romania, New York, Shanghai, and Singapore, captivating audiences worldwide with insights o...

Packaging Design, Personas, and Private Labels with Danielle Beal of The Creative Pack | Ep 135 from 2023-06-07T11:30:19

How do you build own brands for existing brands? If you[ve ever wondered how designers create private label packaging design that connects with consumers in within a shopping experience, Daniell...

Who Knew Luxury Labels Were a Thing? Fedrigoni Self Adhesives Live from Packaging Premiere Milan | Ep 134 from 2023-06-05T15:57:16

What is the latest in luxury labels for packaging? Micol and Alina of @FedrigoniSelfAdhesives share their ne...

Live at Packaging Premiere Italy with James Cropper Colourform Sustainable Moulded Fiber Packaging | Ep 133 from 2023-05-22T11:08:51

Evelio hosts Packaging Unboxd live at Packaging Premiere Milan, the dominant luxury packaging conference in Italy for brands, creatives, and manufacturers.

In this episode we...

Unboxing Rodecaster Pro 2 | Watch on Spotify or Youtube | Ep 132 from 2023-05-08T13:00:33

Evelio unboxes the RODECaster Pro Two, a piece of podcasting equipment he'll use while traveling through Europe making podcasts. The box came with mics and headphones, and Evelio is eager to...

Using Ai for Packaging Design - Will Ai replace me? | Ep 131 from 2023-05-04T12:25:34

I'm wotkingWill artificial intelligence replace designers and creatives? yes. But not today, learn what is new in packaging design with Ai, how to save yourself from replacement for a little...

Metallica 72 Seasons : Album Cover Design with Jamie McCathie | Ep 130 from 2023-04-24T13:00:55

Learn the behind the scenes process to the making of this iconic cover design. Jamie McCAthie along with other TurnerDuckworth alumni collaborated with the band, photographers, arsonists, stage ...

Artificial Intelligence, Pantone vs Lab, Design Education : Package Ink Replay | Ep 129 from 2023-04-18T13:00:26

Evelio Mattos introduces the podcast episode featuring Tommy Bonyr and Frida Anderson where they discuss Artificial Intelligence and Packaging Design.

They talk about Pantone color versu...

Packaging Design Has Changed Forever - Designing with Midjourney 5 & GPT 4 | Ep 128 from 2023-03-19T13:17:35

Evelio Mattos is discussing how the combination of Mid Journey Five and Chat GT Four is changing the world of design. This combination is impacting the way websites and packaging are designed, a...

How to Design Cutting Edge Packaging with Brent Lindberg of Fuseneo | Ep 127 from 2023-03-01T14:32:07

Fuseneo's founder Brent Lindberg and Evelio discuss ideas around packaging concept development, sustainability, manufacturing, and the benefits of material agnostic design. 

How Do You Design Packaging For Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket? With Brian Davis | Ep 125 from 2023-03-01T03:45

Brian Davis, Packaging Materials and Process Engineer with Blue Origin shares what it takes to create packaging for Blue Origin.   

Rocket packaging isn't cardboard boxes and in...

How Designers Are Using MidJourney To Build Their Businesses with Sherry Horowitz the Ai Conjurer | Ep 126 from 2023-02-22T14:57:36

The Packaging Unbox Podcast recently had the pleasure of speaking with Sherry Horowitz about Mid Journey artificial intelligence. They discussed the different types of prompts that she uses, how...

Legal Solutions For Creative Professionals: Get Expert Branding And Document Support For Just $95/Month with Jon Tobin | Ep 124 from 2023-02-07T16:55:05

John is the founder of Counsel for Creators, a company that provides creative professionals with legal advice and protection. He believes that every company should have a lawyer, especially if t...

What to Expect at Paris Packaging Week with Easyfairs and Pentawards 2023 | Ep 124 from 2023-01-24T09:06:21

Why should you travel to Pairs Packaging Week? Because Easyfairs puts on the largest high tech packaging show anywhere in the world. From manufacturers of packaging to some of the greatest brand...

Sustainable Cosmetics Packaging Ideas, Future of Reusable Packaging with Eva Lagarde of Resources.co | Ep 123 from 2023-01-12T22:39:39

If you're in cosmetics packaging you know this is the conversation you're having right now.

Should we be using recyclable?

Is chemical recycling a real thing?

How do we choo...

Designing with AI: An Interview with Kevin Russell of Dark Forces Design on the Future of Packaging Design with Midjourney | Ep 122 from 2023-01-04T14:14:55

Packaging Unboxd special guest, Kevin Russell, Creative Director at Dark Forces Design talks about Artificial Intelligence in the creative process.

In today's episode, we'll be discussing...

Real-World Applications of Ai in Professional Creative Design Today with Teri Campbell | Ep 121 from 2022-12-28T18:19:55

You've already heard about Ai and its power to generate designs in seconds, but is there anyone actually using these designs in the real world? 

Yes! Food and Packaging Photographer,...

Is Packaging Design with Midjourney Bullsh*t? Nick Longo of the DGDC podcast | Ep 120 from 2022-12-22T20:13

Nick Longo of the DGDC, Deeply Graphic Design Cast podcast and Evelio discuss Artificial Intelligence and its impact on the packaging design industry.
They explore how AI can be used to supp...

From Cannabis Brand Designer to Cannabis Brand Owner Lilli Keinaenen | Ep 119 from 2022-12-15T13:41:43

Have you ever wanted to own a brand you've designed for? Or at least have a partial ownership in its success? Lilli Keinaenen explains how designing packaging for a cannabis brand led to having ...

How Brands Design Packaging That Sells with Designalytics, Steve Lamoureux | Ep 118 from 2022-12-08T12:33:22

Do you want to increase sales with your packaging design?

Steve Lamoureux shares how the data analyzed by Designalytics can refine a brief and drive sales based on consumer feedback durin...

PACDORA the Figma of Packaging Design | Ep 117 from 2022-12-01T13:00:35

You don't have time to learn CAD or some other 3D program, right? Well now you can just log in and create dielines and renders from anywhere with Listen

Become a Kick-Ass Creative Director | Ep 116 from 2022-11-24T05:54:28

Today we’re talking to Creative Director Jaime Cabrera, his book What’s the Big Idea - An Indispensable Guide to Becoming a Kick-ass Creative Director - Available now on Amazon. You can check ou...

How Design Agencies Get Clients w/ Dennis Whalen | Ep 115 from 2022-11-17T00:53:03

If you've ever said I'm a designer, not a salesperson, you're probably not wrong, but you're for sure not right.

Graphic designers, packaging designers, really any type of designer is a s...

Do All Products Deserve a Crafted Unboxing? | Ep 114 from 2022-11-09T14:21:34

Colienne Regout of The Unboxing Your Packaging Podcast interviewed Evelio Mattos about his podcast, design purpose, and what sustainable packaging needs to work. 

This is an abbrevia...

Unboxing Sunday's Finest Gold Fashioned Ready to Drink Cocktail | Ep 113 from 2022-11-02T12:15:38

Packaging Unboxd and The People of Packaging team up to unbox the $150 bottle of Gold Fashioned from Sunday's finest along with Co-founder Robert Haynes and Damiane Nickles.

Color, materi...

Why Are Design Agencies Choosing B Corp Certification | Ep 112 from 2022-10-26T12:05:51

What is B Corp Certification?

Should design agencies get B Corp certification?

And what are the benefits, or why should you get B Corp certified?

Here Design, shares all of ...

Packaging Glenfiddich Time : Reimagined, with Here Design | Ep 111 from 2022-10-19T22:04:20

In Time Re:Imagined, three incredibly rare whiskies, the Glenfiddich 50, 40, and 30 Year Old single malts are uniquely presented as bespoke art, conceptually designed and created by Here Design. Ea...

Advanced Sustainable Packaging Design - Lancome La Vie Est Belle Packaging | Ep 110 from 2022-10-13T05:05:23

This mind blowing mono-material packaging design makes you question what you thought you knew about molded fiber and product packaging manufacturing.

The team at Colourform (yes, with a U...

Dirty Dough Reveals How Packaging Got Them Sued & Doubled Their Business | Ep 109 from 2022-10-06T00:50:09

Evelio talks to Dirty Dough founder Bennett Maxwell about how their cookie box got them sued by Crumbl cookies and they turned it into content that more than doubled their franchises from 90 to ...

The Benefits of a Packaging Redesign, Why Olive Natural Skincare Redesigned Their Packaging | Ep. 108 from 2022-09-28T12:45:04

Olive Natural Skincare launched a complete packaging redesign, but why? What's the reason for redesigning packaging that's worked for over 10 years? 

Hear how Mike Green and his team...

Is Sustainable Packaging A Scam? What Materials To Avoid | Ep 107 from 2022-09-21T12:50:10

We produce trillions of packaging units every year

Every brand is talking about sustainability

And we Spend months designing this packaging

But are we being scammed by susta...

Everything You Need to Know About Candy Packaging EAT ROTTEN | Ep 106 from 2022-09-07T15:10:05

Introducing mew products to the market today require attractive packaging that is sustainable. EAT ROTTEN, the new healthy alternative to those sugar-filled gummy worms from the 90's is doing ju...

3 Strategies for Sustainable Start Up Packaging | EP 105 from 2022-08-31T07:34:10

Jonathan Assaraf, Packaging Designer and Co-founder of DIPalready.com shares how his brand is redefining what sustainable packaging means. 

Jonathan explains what materials they chos...

Designing the Adidas x Mr. Bailey Shoe Box - How To Be Consistently Innovative w/ Black Ink Projects | Ep 104 from 2022-08-22T12:00:12

Black Ink Projects Co-founders Matt and Hayden answer how they are consistently innovative and pushing the bounds of packaging design.

After designing the latest shoebox for the Adidas x ...

Where Are the Female Executive Creative Directors? | Ep 103 from 2022-08-17T18:30:30

Learn what an Executive Creative Director does at a design agency, what they're responsible for, and how lifelong learning is critical to the position.

We talk with Chloe Templeman of Big...

The Power of Strategic Packaging Design with Chloe Templeman | Ep 102 from 2022-08-10T06:45:09

Chloe Templeman, Executive Creative Director at BigFish London explains what strategy is, how it shapes the brief, and how it defines success in packaging design. 

In this episode yo...

The Secret to Better Packaging Design, Shhh... | Ep 101 from 2022-08-04T22:35:13

Watching people interact with your packaging on shelf or secret shopping is the fastest way to prioritize design. Experiencing the Consumer Journey Before Designing Anything is critical to your ...

Top Packaging Design Trends for 2023 | Ep 100 from 2022-07-28T23:38:05

What are the packaging design trends for 2023? Beyond sustainability we're looking at what is trending from across the planet. You'll be sure to spot these trends coming before the end of the ye...

How To Go From Graphic Design to Packaging Designer | Ep. 99 from 2022-07-20T19:45:05

In this episode I explain my transition from graphic designer to packaging designer and the steps I went through to launch my career in a new-to-me industry. 

In this epi...

Packaging Files - RGB vs CMYK | Ep 98 from 2022-07-15T15:42:18

In response to some overwhelming feedback on social media let's discuss RGB vs CMYK in the print world and is it time to learn a new trick?

In this episode recorded while driving to a pre...

How To Choose Sustainable Packaging Materials | Ep 97 from 2022-07-12T16:46:24

Ever wonder how packaging professionals select materials, how they help brands become more sustainable, or how geography can impact the materials you choose? In this episode Evelio shares the fi...

How Packaging Sounds Is As Important As It Looks | Ep 96 from 2022-06-22T10:25:06

When you design packaging you think about looks, feel, product protection, and maybe you think about competing on shelf. But have you ever thought about how your packaging sounds? 

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Packaging Design, Engineering, and Freelance with Matt Hanzly | Ep 95 from 2022-06-20T07:55:54

Matt Hanzly 3D artist, packaging designer, and engineer shares what he's learned working with consumer electronics packaging in visual, structural, and CAD development. He shares his process of ...

Designing Type for Packaging with Scott Biersack | Ep 94 from 2022-05-26T17:40:40

Have you ever hired a type designer to design type for your packaging? Sometimes it feels like that's something saved for the big brands or major agencies, but it's not. Type Designer Scott Bier...

Waste 360 Waste Expo Sustainable Packaging from Vegas | Ep 93 from 2022-05-13T17:24:44

What happens when you get 4 packaging nerds on stage at the largest Waste industry event in Vegas? Find out what we covered, what we learned, and how your packaging decisions are just the tip of...

Designing Sustainable Packaging Part 4 of 4 | Ep 92 from 2022-05-05T19:51:08

Whoo! We hit nearly 100 episodes on the podcast, thank you so much for listening.

Today we are talking to Michael Napoli of Terracycle and wrapping up our 4 part series on des...

Designing Sustainable Packaging Part 3 of 4: Reusable Packaging | Ep 91 from 2022-04-28T20:00:27

Michael Napoli, VP of Material Sales at Terracycle, is a designer turned sustainability expert. He shares how design has to evolve to support sustainability and how it's critical to stay informe...

Designing Sustainable Packaging Pt 2 of 4: Carbon Neutrality | Ep 90 from 2022-04-21T16:59:59

Michael Napoli, VP of Material Sales at Terracycle, is a designer turned sustainability expert. He shares how design has to evolve to support sustainability and how it's critical to stay informe...

Designing Sustainable Packaging with Terracycle Pt 1 of 4 | Ep 89 from 2022-04-12T19:17:33

Michael Napoli, VP of Material Sales at Terracycle, is a designer turned sustainability expert. He shares how design has to evolve to support sustainability and how it's critical to stay informe...

Packaging Design En Español con Hernan Braberman | Ep 88 from 2022-04-04T10:29:44

En el episodio de hoy hablamos con Hernan Braberman Director de Diseño de Tridimage de Argentina. Trabajan con marcas de todo el mundo y tratan con productos de todos los sectores.

En est...

Designing Emotion Into Your Packaging | Ep 87 from 2022-03-23T09:56:15

Jennie Potts Design Director of B&B Studio shares how their work infuses emotion into packaging and why your brand needs a personality.

In today’s episode we discuss some of the work ...

ButterflyCannon's Innovation & Sustainability Manager | Ep 86 Part 2 from 2022-03-16T21:26:01

How do you build a career steeped in innovation and sustainability, where do you get the experience to begin, and what does it mean to manage that process?

This episode we speak to Jenny ...

Simplifying Sustainable Packaging with ButterflyCannon | EP 85 Part 1 from 2022-03-14T09:41:36

Today’s episode is a 2 parter, we’re speaking with Jenny Cairns, ButterflyCannon’s Innovation & Sustainability Manager. We spoke for so long about a few different things that it actually mad...

Simplifying Sustainable Packaging with Butterfly Cannon | EP 85 Part 1 from 2022-03-14T09:41:36

Today’s episode is a 2 parter, we’re speaking with Jenny Cairns, Butterfly Cannon’s Innovation & Sustainability Manager. We spoke for so long about a few different things that is actually ma...

FMCG Packaging Design with NH1 Design | Ep 84 from 2022-03-09T08:27:30

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How To Design Start-up Packaging in 10 Days | Ep 83 from 2022-03-04T04:32

Evelio Mattos (@eveliomattos) sits down with Jamie Ellul ( Listen

Codifying the Package Design Process | Ep 82 from 2022-02-25T07:33:27

How do you design packaging that is infused with sensuality, time, and a place, while delivering it in an aesthetically relevant pack? Asa Cook Creative Director of Intertype Studio explains how...

Pentawards Packaging Design Competition 2022 | Ep 81 from 2022-02-16T16:03:34

Pentawards, the most prestigious global packaging design competition is back in 2022! Adam Ryan and I discuss the changing landscape of packaging competitions and why diversity matters in buildi...

The Packaging Design Competition You Need to Enter | Ep 81 from 2022-02-16T16:03:34

Pentawards, the most prestigious global packaging design competition is back in 2022! Adam Ryan and I discuss the changing landscape of packaging competitions and why diversity matters in buildi...

How to Write a Packaging Design Proposal | Ep 80 from 2022-02-14T16:24:41

Have you ever tried to write a Package Design Proposal and didn't know where to start? 

We discuss the discovery phase of your packaging proposal in this episode, everything that is ...

Packaging Design & NFT Integration | Ep 79 from 2022-02-07T20:08:16

I just bought an NFT solely for the packaging design. Insane? Probably.

I bought the Chinese New Year release of Gelnfiddich's 21 year old single malt scotch that comes in a beautifully i...

Biggest Packaging Design Mistakes Everyone Makes | Ep 78 from 2022-02-03T20:18:14

Learn how to avoid the packaging design mistakes every brand makes.

What are the biggest mistakes every start-up, unicorn, heritage brand makes? This quick chat breaks do...

Find Your Flow in Packaging Design with Gene Portnoy | Ep 77 from 2022-01-20T09:49:24

Learn how finding your flow in the package design process allows you to deliver the value to your client. Gene Portnoy is a prolific packaging designer with years of experience, much of which ne...

Toy and Game Board Packaging with Matt Nuccio | Ep 76 from 2022-01-15T07:55:05

Ever wonder what it takes to design packaging for Monopoly, Barbie, GI Joe, and the world of games and toys? Matt Nuccio shares his experiences in the toy industry and his approach to packaging....

The Future of Packaging Design Education | Ep 75 from 2022-01-05T12:00

Whether you're just starting out using Adobe Dimensions or a seasoned packaging designer with Quark Express in your rearview, this episode dives into the future of packaging design education wit...

Lithuania | Ep 74 from 2021-12-17T17:29:58

There are so many myths out there in terms of what is recyclable, what's not recyclable, what kind of material you should use, what material you shouldn’t use, where you should use them, and how...

Sustainable Packaging 2021 | Ep 73 from 2021-12-09T17:45:16

We are taking this opportunity to do something a little different today! This episode's focus is on sustainable packaging and we recap some of the amazing ideas and advice we have received since...

Go Green Save Green | Ep 72 from 2021-12-02T13:13:51

Long-form and ‘doom and gloom’ content on sustainability arguably lack efficacy because readers either lose focus or end up feeling completely disempowered. Today’s guest is Ariel Maldonado and ...

The New Frontier for Molded Fiber | Ep 71 from 2021-11-18T14:10

We have all experienced molded fiber, usually as a replacement for foam or plastic inserts (think egg boxes). However, this largely underrated material offers countless possibilities to those bo...

Understanding Design Means Understanding Manufacturing | Ep 70 from 2021-11-11T14:27:28

When you focus on manufacturing, you learn about the materials and processes behind a product, and this knowledge only makes you a better designer at the end of the day. Brandi Parker, Head of S...

The Value of Knowing Your Value | Ep 69 from 2021-10-27T17:32:38

This is the story of how your host, Evelio Mattos, won a packaging design and product launch pitch against VaynerMedia and also lost $900,000 in the process. The lesson in today’s episode is abo...

Packaging’s Zero Waste Future with Guillermo Dufranc | Ep 68 from 2021-10-19T15:58:39

Today, we’re discussing the realities of waste management in Argentina and the lengths that people go to in order to be just a little bit more sustainable with Guillermo Dufranc, author, YouTube...

Bringing Back Reusable Glass Bottle with Caren McNamara | Ep 67 from 2021-10-11T16:56:13

Years ago, the return and reuse of glass bottles was common practice, but when convenience began to dominate the messaging around packaging, this went out the window. Now, 75% of glass bottles e...

Plastic Shouldn't Last Forever - How to Make Plastic Biodegrade | Ep 66 from 2021-10-04T09:26:37

Learn about BDP an additive that makes plastic packaging biodegrade under a variety of conditions. We discuss how to even make plastic in the first place and why it's so important to manage the ...

How to Redesign Packaging for Hundreds of SKUs with FORGE | 65 from 2021-09-23T19:16:17

Todd Maute explains how CBX’s FORGE process helps redesign multi-SKU packaging for CPG and retail brands faster and sometimes cheaper. CBX is known for its brand experience development for pet, ...

Packaging Design & Recycling: How France Will Save the World From Plastic Pollution | Ep 64 from 2021-09-16T23:50:24

In this episode Evelio (@eveliomattos) speaks to Vincent Colard of Citeo.com a company working hand in hand with packaging designers, manufacturers, and recycling systems to get France to 100% r...

Packaging's Antimicrobial Future with DesignSake | Ep 63 from 2021-09-08T13:00

Ever wondered what the future of packaging looks like?

You’re not alone. In fact, it’s a question that has been on the minds of many designers and brand-owners alike.

We all know h...

Black-owned Packaging Design Agency, Mind The Font | Ep 62 from 2021-09-02T18:32:51

Kirk Visola, Founder and Creative Director of Mind the Fun, Co-host of Clubhouse's Kirk and Kurtts (Andy Kurtts), and Monday's with Marilyn (Kirk's mom) joins PDU to have a discussion about race...

Engineering Packaging Logistics & Supply Chains | Ep 61 from 2021-08-25T15:54:42

Supply chains are breaking down, freight rates are blowing up, and today there are even brands that are paying off dock workers to move their products to the front of the line.

Don't stoo...

Plastic: Good or Evil? A Clubhouse Debate | Ep 60 from 2021-08-20T13:00

Is plastic packaging evil? Is it killing sea-life, reducing sperm counts of men globally, decimating bird populations, or is it a misunderstood miracle material? In the Package Design Unboxd Q&A Cl...

How to Launch a Packaging Design Agency and Get Clients | Ep 59 from 2021-08-18T13:00

Today's guest is Andy Kurtts, the founder of Buttermilk Creative, a food & beverage packaging agency based in North Carolina. After leaving his full-time position over 5 years ago he launched Butte...

What's It Take To Design Cannabis Packaging | Ep 58 from 2021-08-10T13:00

How do you design packaging for a product and an industry that's not fully legal, and changes regulations daily? Rick Fitzgerald joins us to share his insights into cannabis packaging and how to ge...

What the Hell is Sustainable Packaging Anyway? |Ep 57 from 2021-08-05T09:00:04

What the hell is sustainable packaging anyway? Evelio continues the conversation over drinks to help you identify ways to make your packaging more sustainable and building your brand. It's another ...

Sustainable Packaging & The Packaging Revolution | Ep. 56 from 2021-08-03T13:00

50 years ago Fabrice was picking up trash in his village, 20 years later he launched one of France's most famous packaging design agencies. Today Fabrice...

Top 10 Secrets to Designing Sustainable Packaging Revealed | Ep. 55 from 2021-07-29T13:00

What the hell is sustainable packaging anyway?

It's late, and I'm going to rant about everything I know and how to approach sustainable packaging design.

You're going...