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3月18日

Saving $1.3M in Packaging

Stop choosing packaging sizes based on gut instinct instead of data and stop losing money on every shipment!Show Notes: (0:00) What is QuantiPack Ai(2:00) Packaging Efficiency(2:48) Save Millions(3:50) Who Is Karim Nammouz(5:50) ecommerce packaging(8:48) Building Quantipack Ai(10:12) Using Order Data To Save Money(12:34) Packaging Sales Using Quantipack Ai(16:09) Finding Money in your Data(18:04) Using QuadPack Ai(21:55) Saving $1.3 M(26:31) Packaging Optimization(32:20) How to Define Packaging Volume(34:34) Using Suite Analyzer(37:43) Packaging is SustainabilityIn this episode of Packaging Unboxd, we break down how most brands are unknowingly shipping air, overspending on materials, and missing massive opportunities to reduce cost and waste. Karim from Quantipack.ai reveals how packaging sizing audits powered by real order data can instantly uncover inefficiencies, improve fill rates, and drive both sustainability and profit. If you're a packaging designer, buyer, or engineer, this is the shift from guessing to knowing—where better math leads to better packaging, lower freight costs, and measurable environmental impact.

3月18日

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38 分鐘
2月24日

Why It Took 6 Years to Redesign This Box (Packaging Engineering Explained)

A “simple” candy box tweak turned into a six-year redesign—because in packaging, changing a quarter inch can force you to rethink the entire manufacturing line.00:00 Why a ¼-Inch Box Change Took 6 Years (Packaging Equipment)00:17 Charlotte Ashcroft Intro: Mike and Ike + Peeps Packaging00:47 What Is Packaging Engineering? Automation, Materials, Structure01:41 Mike and Ike Box Redesign: What Actually Changed02:52 Designing Packaging Backwards from the Pallet (Pallet Optimization)03:17 Headspace Explained: Damage, Settling, “Half-Empty” Complaints04:26 Hidden Carton Upgrades: Right-Sizing + Tamper-Proof Design07:49 Sustainability Wins: Fewer Trucks + Source Reduction11:38 Mike and Ike vs Peeps: Why “Gooey” Products Need Different Packaging14:02 3 Questions New Candy Brands Must Ask (Equipment, Shelf Life, Distribution)17:44 Shelf Life Testing: Chamber Studies + Packaging Barrier Basics27:20 EPR + SB 54: Recyclable Packaging Regulations + Real-World ImpactIn this episode with Charlotte Ashcroft, we unpack what packaging engineering really means—and why the stuff most designers never see (automation compatibility, headspace, pallet patterns, tamper-proofing, distribution reality) is where the real money, speed, and sustainability wins happen.You’ll learn:• What packaging engineering actually covers (beyond “structure”)• Why automation dictates more design decisions than people realize• The real reason “headspace” exists—and how it affects damage, complaints, and line speed• How engineers design backwards from the pallet (and why it saves trucks/material)• The hidden structural tweaks (glue, flaps, tamper-proofing) that change everything• How regulations like EPR / SB 54 push packaging decisions years in advanceIf you’ve ever thought “it’s just a box”… this one will permanently change how you look at packaging.Connect with Charlotte:LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-ashcraft/Packaging & Processing Women's Leadership Network:https://www.pmmi.org/womens-leadership-network/homeLarger Events:https://www.packexpoeast.com/https://www.packexpointernational.com/Support our Sponsor, and download your free Packaging Design Guide:https://idpdirect.com/design-guides/Connect with Evelio Mattoshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/eveliomattos/

2月24日

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46 分鐘
05/11/2025

How Daise Beauty Designed Packaging Built for Influencer Content | Ep 208

In this episode of Packaging Unboxd, host Evelio Mattos tears down the influencer packaging that made Daise Beauty a must-watch unboxing moment across social media. Discover how smart brands design packaging not for the shelf, but for the camera, building FOMO, shareability, and lasting brand awareness through structure and storytelling. Evelio breaks down what Daise Beauty did right, what every influencer box needs, and how to design packaging that becomes content. You’ll learn: The structural secrets behind influencer kits that go viral How to layer unboxing moments for maximum retention Why print finishes, materials, and afterlife design matter How to turn a PR box into a media campaign Perfect for packaging designers, brand managers, and creative directors who want to make their next unboxing unforgettable. 🎧 Listen now on Packaging Unboxd with Evelio Mattos. Work with EVELIO MATTOS www.IDPdirect.com

05/11/2025

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17 分鐘
12/07/2022

How To Choose Sustainable Packaging Materials | Ep 97

Ever wonder how packaging professionals select materials, how they help brands become more sustainable, or how geography can impact the materials you choose? In this episode Evelio shares the first step before you select materials for your next packaging design whether you're a professional or student, this quick episode lays out the basic questions to start. If you still feel you want to understand this further or completely disagree, send me a note and we'll discuss it further on future episodes of PDU. If you want to support the podcast you can subscribe or leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. --- Pick up a death metal PDU hoodie 🤘🏽here Connect with Evelio on LinkedIn --- *Are you a fan of PDU and want to connect and learn from Evelio’s smiling face? Connect with him on LinkedIn to attend his weekly Packaging Class Live on LinkedIn every Friday and reposted to YouTube here. --- Past guests on Package Design Unboxd include: Former Creative Director of Packaging at Burberry Vincent Villeger, Founder of Terracycle and LOOP Tom Szaky, Head of Realization at Pearlfisher Brandi Parker, Head of Pentawards Adam Ryan, Cardboard Ninja at Think Packaging New Zealand Mat Bogust, Packaging Instructor at Art Center School of Design Gerardo Herrera, Founder of Center Design and Front and Center Podcast Host Alex Center, Head of sustainability at Interact Brands Valerie Hawks, Materials and sustainability at Nirvana CPH Katie Kubrak, Founder of Liquid Death Mountain Water Mike Cessario, and more.

12/07/2022

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8 分鐘
02/09/2021

Black-owned Packaging Design Agency, Mind The Font | Ep 62

Kirk Visola, Founder and Creative Director of Mind the Fun, Co-host of Clubhouse's Kirk and Kurtts (Andy Kurtts), and Monday's with Marilyn (Kirk's mom) joins PDU to have a discussion about race and design. Kirk shares the experiences he's had as a black designer, learning that design could lead to a career, and his passion for comics. We discuss everything from updating his LinkedIn profile with an image for the first time, interviews, his sketch process, and how design can take a couple days to a couples weeks. Check out Kirk's amazing work here: Connect with Kirk on LinkedIn Connect with Evelio on LinkedIn **Not G Rated**

02/09/2021

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1 小時 5 分鐘
09/11/2022

Do All Products Deserve a Crafted Unboxing? | Ep 114

Colienne Regout of The Unboxing Your Packaging Podcast interviewed Evelio Mattos about his podcast, design purpose, and what sustainable packaging needs to work. This is an abbreviated episode, if you'd like to listen to the full episode with Colienne, you can listen here. Watch the episode on Youtube Follow Evelio on LinkedIn And catch the Friday Packaging Class on LinkedIn Live or watch it on your own time on Youtube.

09/11/2022

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22 分鐘
16/09/2021

Packaging Design & Recycling: CITEO Aims To Hit 100% Recycling Rates by 2025 | Ep 64

In this episode Evelio (@eveliomattos) speaks to Vincent Colard of Citeo.com a company working hand in hand with packaging designers, manufacturers, and recycling systems to get France to 100% recycling rates by 2025. Learn what materials to use in your packaging design to increase the chances of it being recycled at end of life. They discuss chemical recycling, what it is, how it helps, and where it fits in the grand scheme. Also the different types of plastics, benefits, drawbacks, and different product needs. Here are three massive things you’ll walk away with today. 1) How CITEO develops recycling streams for various materials and how they implement it across the country. 2) Get a breakdown of checkmical recycling, how it works, and basically what it is. 3) recycling, down cycling, and up cycling how different packaging materials are building our circular future. You can learn more about CITEO at citeo.com or find Vincent Colard on Linked in. For daily packaging updates, follow Evelio on LinkedIn Download your own sustainable packaging guide here Follow Package Design Unboxd on LinkedIn

16/09/2021

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45 分鐘
20/06/2024

Are Design Awards Worth It? | Ep 179

Need packaging, talk to Evelio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eveliomattos/ Wanna work with Robot-Food? https://www.robot-food.com Simon Forster is the founder of Robot Food, a design and branding agency known for its disruptive and innovative approach. With a background in art and a history rooted in punk and skate culture, Simon has cultivated a reputation for questioning the status quo and pushing creative boundaries. His journey began with running a surfskate brand funded by Joey Ramone, marking the beginning of his love affair with branding. Today, Simon and his team at Robot Food are dedicated to creating impactful and standout strategies for their clients. Support our sponsors: Factory Direct Packaging Manufacturing: https://www.idpdirect.com Manage your packaging specifications: https://www.specright.com Sustainable packaging that dissolves in water: https://www.smartsolve.com Episode Summary: In this thought-provoking episode, Simon Forster of Robot Food sits down with Evelio Mattos to discuss the controversial subject of design awards. Simon shares his critical views on the relevance and necessity of such accolades in the industry, outlining how awards can sometimes compromise the integrity of the work and may not ultimately benefit design agencies. The conversation touches on the cost implications and the often-overlooked downside of getting trapped in a cycle of constantly chasing awards. Simon's punk-rock ethos and commitment to authentic, disruptive design shine throughout the discussion, challenging the conventional wisdom around what it means to be successful in the design world. Simon highlights the hefty financial burden of entering design awards and questions their true value to clients. He explains that his agency's growth and reputation have been built on delivering results rather than chasing recognition through awards. Simon emphasizes that clients prioritize results such as increased sales and brand impact over industry accolades. With a background that includes leading a skate brand funded by Joey Ramone, Simon blends his punk roots with his professional journey to foster a unique and rebellious approach at Robot Food, encouraging brands to stand out rather than conform. Key Takeaways: The Cost of Awards: Design awards come with significant entry fees and additional costs if you win, which can be a heavy burden for startups. Client Priorities: Clients are more interested in tangible business results rather than whether an agency has won awards. Disruptive Design: Success in design comes from questioning the norm and creating emotionally and visually disruptive work. Agency Culture: A rebellious, questioning attitude within an agency can foster innovation and lead to standout work. Alternative Recognition: Rather than seeking awards, Simon advocates for cutting through the noise by delivering exceptional client outcomes. Dive into the full episode to explore these insights and more, as Simon Forster shares his candid perspectives on the design industry, the true value of awards, and the importance of staying disruptive. Stay tuned for more enlightening content from our podcast series! Leave a review: https://www.packagingunboxd.com

20/06/2024

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16 分鐘
25/04/2024

Is Reusable Better than Recyclable? | Ep 172

Discover professional packaging design insights from seasoned designer Uwe Melichar, specializing in sustainable packaging solutions. With decades of experience, Uwe navigates the intersection of graphic and product design, advocating for eco-friendly practices globally Support our Sponsors: Learn how to design sustainable packaging for Free: https://idpdirect.com/design_guides/ Understand how specifications management can improve your packaging: https://specright.com Get the packaging that dissolves in water: https://smartsolve.com Episode Highlights: Join Uwe Melichar and Evelio Mattos as they delve into sustainable packaging, debunking myths and exploring industry trends. Gain valuable insights into the complexities of designing for sustainability, including the limitations of 'paperization' and the importance of holistic approaches. Key Insights * Effective sustainable packaging involves more than material substitution; it requires understanding the entire lifecycle and environmental impact. * Consumer education is crucial for making informed decisions about sustainable packaging choices. * While 'paperization' is trending, it may not always be the most sustainable option for all applications. * Reusable packaging systems, as seen in Europe for glass bottles, offer significant waste reduction benefits. * The future of packaging leans towards designs that are reusable or recyclable, driving innovation in materials and waste reduction. Connect with our guest: Uwe Melichar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uwe-melichar-b4ba781/ Connect with our host: Evelio Mattos: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eveliomattos/

25/04/2024

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50 分鐘
20/06/2024

Fighting Plastic Pollution with Tom Jackson | Ep 178

Discuss your packaging with Evelio Mattos Tom Jackson is the co-founder of Honest Ocean, a company focused on managing the supply chains of recycled plastics from source to manufacturing. Based in Indonesia, Tom works closely with local communities and recycling centers to collect and process ocean-bound plastics, aiming to transform waste into valuable materials for various industries. In this enlightening episode, Evelio Mattos sits down with Tom Jackson, co-founder of Honest Ocean, to discuss the harsh realities of plastic pollution in Indonesia and its devastating impact on the environment and local communities. Tom shares his journey from working on private superyachts to founding a company dedicated to recycling and repurposing ocean-bound plastic, offering insight into the complexities and challenges of the recycling process. Throughout the conversation, Tom explains how Honest Ocean collaborates with local coastal communities to collect plastics, which are then processed and sold to brands committed to sustainability. He touches on the dire state of Indonesian beaches, clogged with waste, and highlights the importance of creating a circular economy. The episode delves into the technical aspects of processing different types of plastics and the efforts to find innovative solutions for unrecyclable waste. Tom also discusses the crucial role of technology and the need for significant investment to effectively tackle plastic pollution on a global scale. Plastic Pollution Crisis: Indonesia’s beaches are inundated with plastic waste, significantly affecting local communities and the environment. Community Collaboration: Honest Ocean empowers local communities by employing them in the collection and processing of ocean-bound plastics. Comprehensive Recycling: The company processes a variety of plastics, including PET, PP, and HDPE, and is working on solutions for unrecyclable waste. Impactful Partnerships: Brands can significantly contribute to environmental sustainability by sourcing recycled plastics from Honest Ocean, creating positive social and economic effects. Innovative Solutions Needed: There is a pressing need for advanced technology and investment to manage and repurpose waste efficiently. "Now you change it from fish to plastic and try to pay them, if not more than what they were getting it for before." - Tom Jackson "The first seven to eight foot of the beach is plastic mixed in with that seaweed." - Tom Jackson "United States, UK, Germany, we're all still exporting waste to countries like Indonesia." - Tom Jackson "Changing lives through plastic collection, it's not just plastic recycling." - Tom Jackson "We're not at that scale. You know, we do a couple of hundred tons a month, and that really takes up all of our time." - Tom Jackson Tom Jackson on LinkedIn Delve into the full episode to uncover the fascinating journey of turning ocean-bound plastic waste into valuable resources and the significant strides Honest Ocean is making towards a sustainable future. Stay tuned for more insightful episodes from our podcast/web series.

20/06/2024

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34 分鐘

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Saving $1.3M in Packaging

Why It Took 6 Years to Redesign This Box (Packaging Engineering Explained)

How Daise Beauty Designed Packaging Built for Influencer Content | Ep 208

How To Choose Sustainable Packaging Materials | Ep 97

Black-owned Packaging Design Agency, Mind The Font | Ep 62

Do All Products Deserve a Crafted Unboxing? | Ep 114

Packaging Design & Recycling: CITEO Aims To Hit 100% Recycling Rates by 2025 | Ep 64

Are Design Awards Worth It? | Ep 179

Is Reusable Better than Recyclable? | Ep 172

Fighting Plastic Pollution with Tom Jackson | Ep 178

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