Practical packaging guides for DTC founders, designers, and brand ops—dielines, materials, and unboxing details.

8 Ways Cosmetics Brands are Using Sustainable Packaging
Want some ideas for on brand and eco-friendly cosmetic and beauty packaging? Here's 8 examples of brands doing it well.

The 10 Best Sustainable Packaging Design Ideas to Try in 2021
If your brand doesn't have sustainable packaging already, 2021 is your year. Here's 10 ideas on how to get started.

Here's Everything You Need to Know About tendlyn's Custom Tote Bags
As an eco-friendly alternative to plastic bags, custom tote bags are an incredible branding tool for businesses. Here's how to use them.

10 Ways Arts & Crafts Brands Used Sustainable Packaging
With custom packaging, you can get your designs down to a fine art. Here's 10 brands who show sustainability and creativity can go hand-in-hand.

Four Trends in Packaging to Keep an Eye on in 2021
How will leading businesses be designing their packaging this year? Here's four packaging trends to watch and take inspiration from.

What It’s Like to See Your Packaging Design on a Supermarket Shelf with Mara Rodríguez
What's it like to forge a career in packaging design? Mara Rodríguez from Mara Rodríguez Design shares how she got started, her top design tips and more.

A Guide To tendlyn's New Eco-Friendly Shipping Labels
Want to make your entire ecommerce mailer 100% compostable? We've got the perfect solution: our new compostable shipping labels. Here's how to use them.

10 Ways Brands are Using Eco-Friendly Mailer Bags
Recycled, compostable, reusable: the choice is yours when it comes to choosing a sustainable mailer. Here's how a variety of brands are using them.

9 Packaging Design and Sustainability Trends to Try in 2021
Regenerative packaging, detailed designs and pops of color are going to be big in packaging this year. Here's 9 trends to try for your brand.

8 Out of the Box Ideas to Grow Your Biz in 2021
Looking for some ideas on how to grow your business in 2021? Our industry partners share tips for the year ahead.

Your Favourite Packaging Designs on Instagram of 2020
If you're thinking of redesigning your packaging in the new year, then look no further. Here's our top ten most loved packaging designs on Instagram in 2020 to …

13 Typography Inspired Trends in Packaging
A word to the wise: your typography is equally as important as your graphic design. Pro font designers, Fontfabric Type Foundry, share some head-turning …

Here's our favourite packaging designs of 2020
It's been a year full of beautifully designed packaging here at tendlyn. To highlight some of the outstanding creations we've seen, we asked our team to share …

Sustainable, Sophisticated Clothing with Rendezvous the Label
"We believe highlighting the beauty in all colors, sizes, and backgrounds are truly what allows a brand to be sustainable all-around." Janice Guo, founder of …

The Lowdown on Water-Activated Tape: Everything You Need to Know
Water-activated tape is a stronger and more sustainable alternative to plastic tape. Here's how to use it in your packaging.

Five Common Packaging Design Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
As a designer, how do you know whether your packaging is set up for success? Our friends at Dribbble are sharing five common packaging design mistakes, and how …

The Clever Entrepreneur’s Guide to Eco-Friendly Packaging: What It Is + Ideas to Try for Your Products
If you're a busy entrepreneur, making an effort to go green in your packaging is easier than you might think. Here's how our guide on how to get started.

How to Inject Personality into Your Packaging
Good packaging will help you stand out, but great packaging tells a story about who you are. Not sure how to add personality to your packaging? Read our guide …

How to Create Custom Wrapping Paper for Your Business
Any business, big or small, can make the most of custom wrapping paper. Here's the process to follow when designing some – it's easier than you think!

How to minimise your ecommerce shipping costs
Our partners at Parcelhub share their best tips and tricks on how you can decrease shipping costs and enhance the customer experience.

Our Ultimate Guide to Taking a Great Packaging Photo
Packaging photography is an awesome marketing strategy for small businesses. Here's why a picture is worth a thousand words.

How to Wrap: A T-Shirt
Wrapping tees are easy until you actually do it! No worries though, here's an easy way you can go at it with no stress, no issue!

A Complete Guide to Packaging Design: How to Create Beautiful and Functional Packages for Your Products
When it comes to packaging design, choosing the right materials, graphic design and copy can bring your product to life. Here's our step-by-step guide on how to …

How to Prep: an E-Commerce Box
Create a better customer experience as a brand with this guide to preparing an eCommerce box!
