How to Create Professional Packaging Mockups Without Any Design Experience
Welcome back to our readers and people who are following this blog. To recap previous posts, in the last one, we explored the top five cool mockup styles and designs that can be made in a few minutes with DesignMocker.
In a few words, starting from a box mockup to a stylish paper bag mockup, you have done it all. Well, today we are going further. What if we told you that you can make packaging mockups that look absolutely professional; yes, even if all you can do when it comes to designing is scribbling on the borders of pages in your notebook? Too good to be true, right? Well, think again!
In this blog post, we’ll showcase to you once and for all why it’s not the case and prove to you that DesignMocker is quite capable of turning you into a packing genius in a jiffy. It does not matter if you are a complete beginner or a person who has been around the design block a few times, this guide is meant for you.
So stick around until you reach the end so that we also give you a teaser of what the next blog post that follows this one will contain.
1. Start with the Basics: Upload Your Design
Now, let’s move on to the first task, which is to upload your design. It can be a logo, a label, or even just a rough sketch. With DesignMocker, you can get started and complete this task in no time with any artistic design elements. No need to install heavy applications and no professional skills are required – simply select upload a file to carry out this action!
Why This Step is a Breeze:
- User-Friendly Interface: The site of course was a very interesting one to see and it did not disappoint when it came to usability all candidature-based tasks were a walk in the park. There was no scrolling necessary and no need to look for an instruction book for guidance.
- Flexible File Support: Whether the design is in PNG, JMS, or even PDF, you can always upload it. Who wants to have fun creating but is limited by the available formats on the website? Not that handy!
Pro Tip:
- Start Small: If this is your first time setting into a design, might want to get hold of a plain logo or a simple packaging design. As soon as you see how simple it is to use the site you will wish to progress into more complicated designs too, as it will be possible.
2. Customize Your Packaging Like a Pro
Finally, the most enjoyable aspect of the project has arrived: customization of your packaging! With DesignMocker, one does not need to be a design expert to create something that looks as if it came from the hands of designers. Below are some suggestions on how you can easily tweak your packaging to perfection.
What You Can Customize:
- Shapes and Sizes: you can extend or shorten the height, length, and even breadth of the product, box, bottle, or bag being designed. Want an elongated, sleek box? Or just a short and sturdy one? Just a couple of clicks.
- Colors and Textures: Zoom in and out, and experiment with different colors and textures to get the best design. Whether you’re aiming for a sophisticated look with a matte finish or striking the blush effect with a high gloss, you can obtain it using DesignMocker.
- Branding Elements: Attach the logo, modify its position, and ensure that the message of your company stands out. Try to discipline yourself and use those faces only to create letters and designs where they seem to be most appropriate.
Pro Tip:
- Test Multiple Variations: Make sure you test out complete packages/collaborations with different packaging ideas. This way, you will be able to evaluate how each of them has turned out and which of them still catches the eye. Moreover, this is a brilliant idea of how to share all the possible and useful options with clients or team members.
3. Preview Your Masterpiece in 3D
Get a Sneak Peek of Your Creation in 3D
You’ve uploaded and tweaked your design—now it’s time to see the results. DesignMocker lets you check out your design in stunning 3D. This feature brings your flat, 2D designs to life showing you how your packaging will look in reality.
Why 3D Preview Changes the Game:
- True-to-Life Look: A 3D view of your design helps you spot any final changes you might want to make. It’s as close as you can get to holding the actual product without leaving your chair.
- Quick Fixes: Something doesn’t look right. No problem! You can make changes right away and see them show up in your 3D preview.
- Impressing Clients: For those working with clients, the 3D preview is a great way to show them what they’ll get. It adds a professional touch and clarity that 2D mockups can’t provide.
Pro Tip :
Spin and Magnify: Use the rotate and zoom options to look at every side of your design. This makes sure every detail is just right leaving nothing up to chance.
4. Export and Share Your Packaging Design
Well, all through your evil, ‘hard’, work is done. Now it is time to do the most interesting part: demonstrate what you have done so far. In DesignMocker just clicking the button gets the final design exported. There are also printing materials available.
Export Options:
- High-Resolution Images: This can be useful in presentations, portfolios and even on social media.
- Print-Ready Files: Assuming you want to take design to the next level and mass produce it, DesignMocker allows exporting the files in a way they would be utilized for mass print.
- Multiple Formats: Whether it’s required to have a PNG, JPEG, or PDF, DesignMocker allows you to select the format regardless of the ratio
Pro Tip:
- Save Multiple Versions: Getting different versions of your design is one of the strategies that can avoid the repetition of most of the work. You are not compelled to start the whole process afresh later on.
5. No Design Experience? No Problem!
At this point, we know that you feel quite satisfied, probably overconfident, in your pitching design skills which is how you should feel. But how about some of you who still have that sense of ‘uh oh’? You’re aware that being too comfortable isn’t great, but something inside you keeps saying you should play it safe. Or maybe you’re worried you don’t have the right knack for design or you’ll mess up. Well, let me be the bearer of good tidings: DesignMocker is built for you.
Why Anyone Can Be a Designer with DesignMocker:
- Intuitive Tools: Our tools are easy to use. In other words, they’re simple and easy to understand. You don’t need to go to art school or work in the field for years to make something great.
- Guided Workflow: Should there be any time when you are not quite certain about what should follow next, DesignMocker has an outline so that you do not have to get lost in the process. Preparation of the design, uploading the design, and in the end making the final tweaks, we are with you on all these activities.
- Community and Support: Become a member of IdealDesigners, publish your projects, and take the opinions of people as passionate about design as you. Even more, whenever you encounter any issues, our support team is ready to assist you with any matter.
Pro Tip:
- Practice Makes Perfect: If you will keep using DesignMocker, you will improve. Begin with basic projects and increase their difficulty step by step. In no time, you will be able to produce packaging mockups like a real designer!
Conclusion:
And there you have it! You have just progressed from a novice designer to an expert in design mock-up packing thanks to DesignMocker. We say this could be used wherever the packaging of a new product is required either for a launch or just for a presentation to the client or even for pleasure, it’s easy, enjoyable, and very node redeploys into an effective product.
But the story doesn’t end here! Stay tuned for our next blog post – you will want to take advantage of it. We’ll dive into the future of design and show how DesignMocker is causing a revolution in the design world for creators. Make sure to save the date!
Until next, continue designing and making things, and remember to praise your inner efforts! As there is DesignMocker next to your creativity, it’s a slumbering passion for each to get ignited.
DesignMocker Team
Written by the DesignMocker Team, your friendly design wizards. We're here to make your creative journey fun, easy, and packed with pro-level tips
