The structure decides the cost, protection and unboxing experience. Choose it before discussing printing.
1. Lid & base
A classic two-piece box with a friendly cost and a strong unboxing feel. It suits gifts, cosmetics and food, but takes more volume in shipping.
2. Magnetic box
A flip-top box with magnets and a premium hand-feel. Magnet placement and greyboard thickness determine whether the lid closes tightly — test the sample.
3. Book-style box
Opens like a book, ideal for sets, commemorative items and brand stories. You can add inner pages, card slots and layered inserts.
4. Drawer box
A sliding drawer for jewelry and small items. Check the smoothness and the stopping structure in the sample.
5. Inserts
EVA, foam, paper trays, flocking or fabric lining. The insert should hold the product firmly without making it hard to remove.
6. How to choose
Match the structure to product size, weight, sales channel and budget. For e-commerce, prioritize crush resistance; for retail, prioritize shelf presence and unboxing.
7. Common mistakes
- Choosing from renderings without a physical structural sample.
- Inserts not tooled to the product, causing movement in transit.
- Magnets placed poorly, so the box does not close tightly.
- Ignoring shipping volume and packaging cost.
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