Creative Affordable Small Business Packaging Ideas with Picsart AI Tool
Creative Affordable Small Business Packaging Ideas with Picsart AI Tool
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So you finally decided to start your small business and now it's time to design your packaging. It enhances the customer experience and overall perceived value of your product. Simple steps are available to create your brand and design everything needed to get started with an all-in-one creative platform like Picsart, offering AI design tools and templates. Creating high-quality, professional-looking designs and packaging has never been easier. This video is sponsored by Picsart. They offer a variety of tools to design your logo and simplify the process. Stick around until the end where everything will be put together and some packaging examples will be shown.
Logo Creation Using AI Tools
Let's start by creating a logo. Picsart has an AI-powered logo maker that's exceptionally easy to use. By entering the company name, for example, Dream Studio Co, and sharing a little about the business, different logos are generated within seconds. More options can be explored by clicking "show more results" at the bottom. After choosing a design, remove the background and save it. This file will be used to design the rest of the packaging.
Designing Business Cards for Your Brand
Next, search for a business card template. Picsart offers many options, allowing selection of one that aligns with the branding. Designing a business card does not have to be complicated, especially with a variety of templates. Add the new logo, modify colors to match branding, and upload a product photo. For instance, a photo of reed diffusers can be added. A thank you message, a discount code for future purchases, or space for a handwritten note can also be included to encourage repeat business. Social media handles such as Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube can be shared, and all logos are found in the sticker or shape section of Picsart. These elements can also be used to create a thank you card. Once the design is satisfactory, export it and print using Avery business card sheets.
| Step | Key Tips | Tools Used |
|---|---|---|
| Logo Design | Use AI logo generator for speed and variety | Picsart AI Logo Maker |
| Business Card | Match colors and add branding elements | Picsart Templates |
| Thank You Card | Utilize more space and add QR codes | Picsart, Avery Tools |
| Stickers | Set elements to black & white for thermal printers | Picsart, Thermal Printer |
Thank You Cards and QR Codes
Moving on to the thank you card, there are many templates to select from. Choose a design that aligns with your brand, add the logo, and adjust the colors. The same elements used for the business card can be applied here. A thank you card is generally larger, providing more room to get creative—elements from the business card can be added here as well. A QR code for a YouTube channel can be included by clicking on more tools in the left toolbar, selecting QR code, and pasting the link. Styles, colors, and frames for the QR code can be chosen. If the template size is smaller than the Avery card stock, the resizing feature in the toolbar can adjust the dimensions, though elements may need to be readjusted to fit the new canvas size. After uploading the design, Avery's design tool can be used to print. It is important to print these borderless for a professional look; otherwise, the edges may need to be cut later.
Affordable Sticker and Label Ideas
Next, design black and white packaging stickers for a thermal printer, using a 4x6 canvas and experimenting with stickers and design elements to create product labels. For thermal printer use, all design elements should be set to black and white for optimal results, as lighter colors may not print clearly. Sticking with black and white ensures clarity. One design was also created in color to print with an eco tank. Multiple labels can be printed on a single 4x6 thermal sticker sheet, matching the size of shipping labels. This approach is easy to cut out, cost-effective, and ideal for keeping expenses low when starting a business.
Designing Tissue Paper and Poly Mailers
Designing tissue paper is optional, but maintaining alignment and even spacing can be achieved by adding a grid and filling it with selected elements. After creating the desired rows, select all and copy-paste to fill the sheet. Once complete, remove the grid, select all elements, and resize the design to fit the page. Creative placement, such as rotating text and images diagonally, can add flair. Next, a poly mailer bag was designed and ordered from Sticker Mule. The actual logo and branding elements were added for business use, including stickers and a bow at the top so the package appears sealed with a bow once folded. The final product will be shown at the end.
Cost-Effective Round Stickers for Small Businesses
Last but not least, 2x2 inch round thermal sticker designs were created using black and white for clear printing on thermal printers, which are a great option for small businesses to save on ink. Sticker templates are available and can be used as is or edited with a logo and other elements. Cute images can be incorporated to create thank you stickers.
Tip: If you are looking for affordable packaging options for products like deodorants, empty deodorant containers wholesale can be customized using stickers and labels, and fit perfectly into the workflow for small business packaging.
Bringing All Packaging Elements Together
Here are the business cards; the edges are perforated, making them easy to cut out. The card stock used for thank you cards should be printed borderless for a seamless edge-to-edge appearance. Branded tags can also be printed on card stock. A scoring board helps create a clean fold, as shown with a keychain example from a previous video. For businesses that create handmade items like resin charms or jewelry, cute packaging can be designed in this way. Adding a bow gives a finished look. Card stock can also be cut with a paper punch to create different shapes, then paired with beads and a chain for branded tags. 4x6 shipping labels allow multiple sticker designs per sheet, which can be cut out to save cost.
Four-inch boxes are ideal for small businesses and can be affordably customized using thermal stickers. This brings all the elements together for a cohesive packaging experience. If involved in the sticker business, vellum paper can be used to package sticker sheets, sealed with a printed sticker or washi tape. The poly mailer design continues seamlessly on both sides once folded, providing a polished appearance. Sticker tape can also be ordered for additional branding. These are just a few ways Picsart can be used to design packaging for a small business, offering creative and cute solutions for professional presentation.