The packaging journal

A little knowledge. A better brief.

Clear, practical notes on packaging structure, materials, artwork and working through your next project. Start here, then bring your questions.

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Printed cosmetic cartons with a plain bottle and tube beside an accordion-folded paper insert

Materials & craft · Guide

Cosmetic Packaging Printing: Cartons, Folded Inserts and QR Campaigns

By Victoria Qiu

Plan cosmetic packaging printing with coordinated cartons, folded inserts, artwork variants and QR destinations. Use a practical sample-approval checklist.

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Kraft paperboard carrier with sealed jars, ivory carton, open mailer and a paper roll

Market insights · Guide

Paper Packaging Trends in 2026: What US Buyers Should Verify

By Victoria Qiu

Explore recent paper packaging developments and a US buyer checklist for packaging layers, materials, converting, samples and recycling evidence.

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Folding carton, kraft mailer with insert, paper bag and blank material swatches on a work table

OEM & sourcing · Guide

Where Can I Get Custom Packaging Made? A Sourcing Checklist for US Buyers

By Victoria Qiu

Compare custom packaging suppliers with a practical US buyer checklist for specifications, quotes, samples, artwork approval and delivery planning.

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Kraft, ivory and olive paper bags showing paper and cord handles, side gussets and folded bases

Product guides · Guide

Custom Paper Bags: A Buying Checklist for Retail Brands

By Victoria Qiu

Plan custom paper bags for retail with a buying checklist covering bag dimensions, packed weight, paper grade, handles, artwork and sample approval.

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Open kraft mailer with fitted paperboard insert, plain bottles and measuring tools

Sampling & quality · Guide

Custom Printed Shipping Boxes: A Specification Checklist for Ecommerce Brands

By Victoria Qiu

Specify custom printed shipping boxes with a checklist for inside dimensions, packed weight, corrugated board, artwork, samples and acceptance criteria.

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White folding carton, navy printed carton and kraft mailer with a paper insert, caliper and material swatches

Sampling · Guide

Custom Packaging Samples: Pre-Production Approval Checklist

By Victoria Qiu

Check custom packaging samples before bulk production: product fit, materials, print, finishes, packing and a practical approval checklist for B2B buyers.

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Materials · Guide

Choosing packaging materials with fewer assumptions

By Victoria Qiu

A better material discussion starts with use conditions, not a single sustainability label.

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Structure · Guide

Folding carton or rigid gift box: where to start

By Victoria Qiu

Compare presentation, packing and logistics before choosing a box structure.

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Planning · Guide

How to prepare a useful packaging brief

By Victoria Qiu

The information that helps turn an initial packaging idea into a clear, reviewable quotation.

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Print · Guide

A practical print-ready artwork checklist

By Victoria Qiu

Bleed, fonts, colour and finishing layers: details to review before a file goes to print.

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These starter articles are general guidance, not product-specific technical or compliance advice. Confirm the requirements for your own specification.

About the author

Victoria Qiu 邱思婕

Victoria Qiu is a printing and packaging professional with extensive industry experience. She manages two factories and brings a factory management perspective to the XINXIN journal.

Her articles explore material selection, packaging structure, printing processes, sample approval and production preparation. She shares practical guidance to help brand owners, buyers and product teams develop clearer packaging briefs and make informed purchasing decisions.

A little knowledge. A better brief.

Cosmetic Packaging Printing: Cartons, Folded Inserts and QR Campaigns

Paper Packaging Trends in 2026: What US Buyers Should Verify

Where Can I Get Custom Packaging Made? A Sourcing Checklist for US Buyers

Custom Paper Bags: A Buying Checklist for Retail Brands

Custom Printed Shipping Boxes: A Specification Checklist for Ecommerce Brands

Custom Packaging Samples: Pre-Production Approval Checklist

Choosing packaging materials with fewer assumptions

Folding carton or rigid gift box: where to start

How to prepare a useful packaging brief

A practical print-ready artwork checklist

Victoria Qiu 邱思婕

A better pack starts with a clear brief.

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