Custom Magnetic Closure Box With Waterfall Window

Custom Magnetic Closure Box With Waterfall Window

CASE STUDIES

 

Custom Magnetic Closure Box With Waterfall Window

Project Overview

 

Blue Force Gear, a leading manufacturer of lightweight, modular tactical gear, was looking to elevate the unboxing experience for their Trauma Kit. Previously packaged in a simple poly bag, the brand wanted a solution that offered stronger shelf presence, enhanced branding, and distinct packaging for each SKU.

To help Blue Force Gear meet these goals, Wynalda Packaging developed a premium straight tuck carton made of 18pt SBS.

FEATURES

SPECIALTY COATINGS

WATERFALL WINDOW

MAGNETIC CLOSURE DOOR

Waterfall Window

 

This carton featured a two-panel waterfall window to showcase the pouch color, as the kit is available in multiple colors. Using 7mm APET, the window was die cut and applied using pick-and-place technology to achieve the waterfall effect.

Magnetic Closure Door

 

Since much of the front panel space was occupied by the window, we added a door with magnetic closure, creating extra real estate for messaging and product details while maintaining product visibility.

Custom Hang Tab

 

For retail versatility, we added a custom-designed injection-molded hang tab.

 

 

Printing & Coating

 

The carton was printed using four-color process with the addition of Blue Force Gear’s signature PMS blue. A soft-touch coating added a sleek, matte texture, while spot gloss UV created eye-catching contrast on key design elements.

SKU Differentiation

 

To accommodate product differentiation, the contents of each SKU were printed directly on the packaging. For their customizable Trauma Kit SKU, a blank space was reserved on the back for a label detailing the customer-selected contents.

 

 

Conclusion

 

This solution delivered a substantial upgrade in both form and function, improving brand perception, enhancing SKU distinction, and offering an engaging unboxing experience that reflects the premium nature of Blue Force Gear’s products.

Rigid Drawer Boxes With Layered Windows

Rigid Drawer Boxes With Layered Windows

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Rigid Drawer Boxes With Layered Windows

Overview

 

In collaboration with Cinco Design, we developed a distinctive and engaging packaging solution for VSSL, a high quality outdoor gear brand.

The packaging was designed to hold a compact critical supplies kit, with a focus on both functionality and aesthetic appeal.

The solution consists of three components: an outer slip case, a rigid tray, and a cleverly engineered paperboard insert.

FEATURES

WINDOWING

SUSTAINABILITY

DURABILITY

Outer Slip Case and Paperboard Insert

 

The outer slip case is a tuck-top folding carton with an open bottom, allowing the rigid tray to slide inside.

What makes this packaging truly stand out is the series of layered cutouts incorporated into both the slip case and the paperboard insert. The front of the sleeve has a cutout revealing the insert beneath it, which features three additional layers, each with its own cutout. This layered design creates a striking illusion of multiple sleeves encasing the box, while offering product visibility.

To achieve this effect cost-effectively and sustainably, we folded a single piece of paperboard multiple times, forming layers. The result is a design that delivers depth, dimension, and both visual and tactile intrigue, while minimizing material usage and production costs.

 

 

Both the outer sleeve and the insert are crafted from 0.018 KraftPak, chosen for its strength and eco-friendly qualities.

The material is printed using four-color process, plus two hits of white ink, and finished with a dull varnish on the printed areas. To maintain a natural, earthy aesthetic, most of the KraftPak is intentionally left unprinted.

Rigid Tray

Inside the sleeve is a rigid tray, providing the package with essential structural integrity. Constructed from 0.042 kraft chipboard, the tray aligns with the natural, sustainable theme of the overall design. It is wrapped in 80# text paper, printed using four-color process and coated with a dull varnish for consistency across the entire package.

 

 

Conclusion

This packaging solution balances innovation, aesthetics, quality, and sustainability to create a visually striking and functional package that reflects VSSL’s brand identity.

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Box With Window & Magnetic Closure

Box With Window & Magnetic Closure

CASE STUDIES

 

Box With Window & Magnetic Closure

The Challenge

Goal Zero needed packaging that allowed consumers to view the solar recharger from multiple angles while still providing enough print space to highlight features, benefits, and instructions. The structural challenge: maximize product visibility without sacrificing space for critical information.

FEATURES

 

CUSTOM COLOR

WYNVIEW™ RIGID WINDOW

 

MAGNET CLOSURE

 

The Solution

Our design team developed a box with a Wynview™ waterfall window, a two-panel rigid window that lets consumers see both the front and side of the product without opening the box.

To expand print space, we incorporated a front-opening door. The outside featured bold graphics, while the inside provided ample room for detailed product information.

To ensure the door remained secure on retail shelves, we engineered a hidden magnetic closure. This kept the door neatly shut but allowed consumers to open it easily for a closer look.

The Result

The packaging struck the perfect balance between visibility, functionality, and design. The concept was so effective, Goal Zero decided to incorporate the design into the packaging for many of their product variations.