Codeart is a full-service design and development studio specializing in high-performing Shopify experiences for ambitious brands. With over 12 years of experience, our team blends strategy, creativity, and technical precision to craft fast, scalable, and conversion-focused online stores. We’ve partnered with global wellness, fashion, and consumer brands to design seamless eCommerce experiences that drive measurable growth. From UX strategy and CRO-driven redesigns to advanced Shopify integrations, every project is built around user insight and long-term performance. As a trusted Shopify Partner, we provide end-to-end solutions, from brand identity and UI/UX design to full development, optimization, and post-launch support, ensuring your store doesn’t just look good, but sells better. Industries Served: Health & wellness, fashion & apparel, consumer packaged goods, and lifestyle brands.
Shopify Packaging Design for Boxes, Inserts and Print
For an online brand, the box is often the first physical thing a customer touches. It's also the one piece of design that's expensive to change: once 5,000 printed mailers are sitting in the warehouse, you live with them.
Shopify packaging design covers product packaging, mailer and subscription boxes, inserts and thank-you cards, labels, catalogues and lookbooks. It also covers retail creative for wholesale and pop-ups: point-of-sale displays, sell sheets and event graphics. It builds on an identity you already have, so logo design and brand strategy are separate hires.
All seven specialists listed here have claimed their profiles and publish a starting price: six agencies and one freelancer, spread across six countries. Compare them below, or request a quote with your dieline and print quantities.
Top-rated Shopify packaging designers and print studios
I am a Full-Spectrum Software Engineer leveraging 15+ years of hands-on expertise to solve diverse technical challenges. My background is uniquely broad, allowing me to seamlessly transition between design-focused work (theme design and custom themes), core development (app development and feature requests), and system stability (troubleshooting). I pride myself on delivering projects that meet the highest standards for performance, maintaining a commitment to modern methodologies and consistently stylish, high-speed delivery.
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HAS MERIT is a studio crafting conversion-driven Shopify storefronts and building brands for ambitious companies. We design and develop polished sites that feel like real brands (not quick templates) and back them with brand identity systems that create lasting recognition. From strategy to branding to design to development, everything’s done in-house for a seamless process. We’re a great fit for brands seeking personalized brand design paired with thoughtful conversion strategy, without the agency fluff or freelance hit-or-miss. Building Digital Storefronts: Personalised Design - tailored layouts built to sell, not just look good. Custom Development - beyond just templates, crafted solutions for your brand. Conversion Optimisation - auditing and smarter UI/UX so you don’t leave money on the table. Brand & Identity Design - constructing a brand that stands out and connects. Seamless Integrations - payments, shipping, and tools connected without friction. We just helped an FMCG brand increase conversions by 56% and increased net sale by 86% within 30 days by tweaking their existing page. Female-founded by a designer/developer with experience across brands of all sizes, partnered with a commercial lead from top global CPGs and agencies, we blend design, strategy, and business insight to help brands stand out and scale. Our clients have been featured in Forbes, Vogue, Allure, mindbodygreen, Whole Foods and more
I have been a Shopify Developer for over 5 years and have experience handling a wide range of projects, from custom theme builds to specific app development. My focus is always on providing practical solutions and high-quality work that meets your specific requirements without overcomplicating the process.
We are a digital agency - with our HQ at Patch in York - who focus on brand & product storytelling. We carefully curate, design & build websites that tell people why your brand is special, and why your products are better. Whether it's optimising for conversions or crafting seamless digital experiences, we provide the tools, experience and insights to grow your brand. From design to strategy, we handle the details, so you can focus on what you're great at. We work across liquid themes and headless sites with Shopify - as well as custom builds for growing brands. Get in touch today for a consultation.
Klay Create is led by Yassine, a Shopify expert and product-focused builder with hands-on experience across strategy, development, and growth for DTC brands. With a strong background in Shopify theme development, CRO, and scalable eCommerce systems, Yassine works closely with brands to translate vision into high-performing storefronts that are built to convert and scale. Our team covers the full Shopify stack, from branding and UI/UX to custom theme development, CRO, and growth systems. We work with modern Shopify themes and custom builds, and we integrate best-in-class tools across email marketing, subscriptions, reviews, upsells, and analytics. Our tech stack includes Shopify (Online Store 2.0), custom Liquid and JavaScript development, Klaviyo, Recharge, Yotpo / Judge.me, ReConvert, AfterShip, Gorgias, and performance and analytics tools to support scalable growth. Currently based in Southeast Asia, Klay Create operates as a fully remote studio and is available during U.S. business hours, ensuring smooth communication, real-time collaboration, and reliable ongoing support for North American brands.
Friction Studio — Conversion-Led Shopify Development for Ambitious Brands Friction Studio is not just a Shopify agency — we are strategic partners for DTC and eCommerce brands that want stores built to perform, scale, and convert. We don’t simply deliver a website; we engineer Shopify systems that elevate revenue, reduce friction, and strengthen customer experience. We help established and scaling brands unlock higher growth by combining conversion-driven design with robust Shopify engineering. Our focus is simple: high-impact UX, scalable development, and business outcomes that matter. How We Help You Grow: Custom Shopify & Shopify Plus Builds — Premium, performance-focused stores designed for long-term scalability. Conversion-Focused Redesigns — Strategic UX and merchandising upgrades that increase conversion rates and AOV. Platform Migrations to Shopify — Seamless transitions from legacy systems without data loss or SEO setbacks. Performance & Speed Optimization — Technical tuning to improve user experience and search performance. Landing Page & CRO Systems — Revenue-driven landing pages and CRO experimentation for paid acquisition and retention. We take a systems-first approach, aligning design, development, analytics, and conversion strategy so every touchpoint drives measurable results. Why Brands Choose Friction Studio: We operate as long-term growth partners, never one-off vendors. We’re obsessed with clean code, fast experiences, and friction-less buying journeys that turn visitors into loyal customers. Our work isn’t just technically sound, it’s commercially intelligent. From advanced integrations to retention-driven experiences, we build Shopify solutions that strengthen both brand perception and bottom-line performance.
How to choose a packaging design agency
Packaging fails in ways screen design doesn't. Colours shift on board, fine type disappears into a fold, and a barcode placed across a crease won't scan. You want someone who has shipped printed work, not just mockups.
Ask for printed samples, not renders. Mockups flatter everything. Ask for photos of produced packaging or physical samples, and ask what went wrong on a first print run. A packaging designer who has never had a proof come back wrong hasn't printed much.
Check they work from your manufacturer's dieline. Box makers supply the dieline: the flat template showing cuts, folds and glue areas. A designer should design onto that file rather than guess dimensions. If they offer to draw their own, ask why.
Ask how they handle colour. Screen colours don't print as seen. Ask whether they specify Pantone references for brand colours, how they adjust for kraft or coloured stock, and whether they'll check a physical proof before you approve it.
Separate surface from structure. Most growing brands need graphics on a stock box, not a new box shape. If you do need a custom insert tray, an unusual closure or a rigid gift box, check the designer has developed one with a manufacturer before, and expect a structural sampling round before any artwork is final.
Confirm print-ready deliverables. Final files should include bleed, crop marks, outlined fonts and colour set up to your printer's spec. Get the editable source files too, so a label update later doesn't depend on the original designer.
Red flags. No produced work in the portfolio. No questions about quantities, materials or which printer you use. A quote that bundles design and printing into one number, so you can't compare either part.
Package insert design built for reorders and reviews
The box arrives after the sale, which makes it the cheapest marketing space you own. Most brands spend it on a logo and a thank-you. The insert is where the box starts working for the store.
Give every insert one job. A review request, a reorder, a referral or a how-to. A card that tries all four gets skimmed and binned. Consumables usually want the reorder; a new brand usually wants reviews.
Make the action one scan. Put a QR code on the card that goes straight to the action, not the homepage. A Shopify cart permalink can take the customer straight to checkout with the product already added, which suits consumables. For reviews, link directly to wherever your review request lives.
Make it measurable. Use a discount code or tagged link that appears only on that insert, so your Shopify reports show whether the card earns its print cost.
Before anything goes to print:
- Get the dieline from your manufacturer and design onto it
- Check minimum order quantities, since they decide how many SKUs can have their own print
- Approve a physical proof, not just a PDF
- Test the QR code on the printed proof, at arm's length and in poor light
- Keep dates, prices and seasonal offers off the box and on the insert, which is cheaper to reprint
How much do packaging design services cost?
Design fees depend on how many SKUs share a system and whether the box structure already exists. Printing and manufacturing sit on top of these design fees. Typical ranges:
Per SKU
$1,000 – $5,000
Design on an existing dieline
Packaging system
$5,000 – $30,000
Range architecture across SKUs
Inserts and print
$150 – $1,500
Inserts, cards, labels, sell sheets
Mailer box design and subscription box design often fall between $500 and $3,000, since it's usually one outer print rather than a range. Retail point-of-sale displays typically carry a $1,000 to $10,000 design fee before fabrication. The seven packaging specialists on shopexperts publish starting prices from $50 to $5,000, with a median of $500 (September 2026); those are the lowest listed prices, not project totals.
What raises the fee: new structural design instead of an existing dieline, many SKUs or languages, special finishes such as foil or embossing, and extra proof rounds. Send your SKU count and your manufacturer's dielines to get a quote.
What does custom packaging design cover for Shopify brands?
Most projects pair the box with at least one printed piece that goes inside it or beside it:
Product packaging
Boxes, bottles, tubes, pouches and labels designed per SKU
Mailer and subscription boxes
Printed shipping boxes and the unboxing layout inside them
Inserts and thank-you cards
Review, reorder and referral cards with QR codes
Labels and stickers
Product labels, seals, and ingredient or care panels
Catalogues and lookbooks
Printed ranges for wholesale buyers and repeat customers
Retail and pop-up creative
Point-of-sale displays, sell sheets, stand and pop-up graphics
Frequently asked questions about packaging and print design
Usually, yes. The core skills overlap: print production, colour management, bleed and finishes. Catalogues, lookbooks, wholesale sell sheets and event graphics are common add-ons, and using the same designer keeps colour and type consistent across everything printed. Check the portfolio includes multi-page work, because pagination and image-heavy layouts are a different discipline from a single box.
For a Shopify brand moving into wholesale or pop-ups, it usually means point-of-sale displays, shelf talkers, counter units, backdrops, banners and a sign system for products and prices. The designer needs your retailer's or venue's specs, because they often dictate sizes and materials. If you sell in person with Shopify POS, keep product names on printed signs consistent with your catalogue in the admin.
Outside: a logo, a simple pattern or colour, and nothing that dates. Inside: the lid and inner flaps are the best print space you have, because the customer sees them at the moment of opening. Inside printing adds cost, so one colour outside with a full print inside is a common compromise. Leave clear space for shipping labels and courier handling.
Yes, in two ways. The same customer opens the box every cycle, so the inside needs a reason to look again: a changing insert, a card explaining this month's contents, or a printed sleeve you can swap cheaply while the box stays the same. Subscription margins are also thin, so choices that reduce box size and shipping weight matter more than special finishes.
Partly. Print-on-demand providers usually ship in their own standard packaging, and branded options such as custom inserts, labels or packing slips vary by provider and often add a per-order cost. Check what your provider supports before commissioning designs, then size inserts to its specs. A specialist in your provider can confirm the options.
When you have, or soon will have, more than a handful of SKUs. A system sets the rules for colour, type, hierarchy and variant coding across the range, so product twelve can be designed quickly and still look like part of the family. With two or three products, per-SKU design on a clear template is enough.