Case Studies

When a brand image is a spirited, seasonal icon, the graphic treatments on tap require creativity and the complexities of multi-state distribution call for attention to detail.  Southern Tier Brewing Company came to us to create cartons for one of its most recognized seasonal releases: Pumpking. Known for bold flavor, loyal fans and standout shelf presence, the brand needed boxes for three varieties of Imperial Ale (Pumpkin, Caramel and Stout), along  with Pumpkin Whiskey. Each...

How Dynamic Dies helps power a hyper-local produce tradition You’ve probably seen them at roadside stands, farmers markets and local grocers: sturdy corrugated tomato boxes stocked with fresh tomatoes. They’re printed with bold lettering and simple graphics that quickly tell shoppers what is inside.  They are practical and familiar, but behind the box is a local supply chain story rooted in craftsmanship and relationships with Amish growers who keep seasonal produce moving.  For...

Bold Black Coverage Meets Clean Detail on Corrugated The Challenge MSA’s 500 Series Accessories packaging needed to do two very different things on the same surface. First, it had to deliver deep, full-coverage black for bold branding across wide areas of the box. Second, it needed to print a midtone-to-shadow image with delicate contrast, where subtle details mattered. Both elements relied on black ink, but required two totally different print treatments. On top of that, the substrate was...

Transparency, Tricky Patterns, and an FTA-Winning Finish The Challenge Scotch Tape’s corrugated packaging needed to do something few designs can pull off: make bubble wrap look like bubble wrap on a rough, uneven substrate. The image was subtle by nature—minimal shadows, mostly highlights and midtones—and had to hold up on press without disappearing into the board. On top of that, the brand’s signature plaid pattern (black, yellow, and red) added complex trapping and registration challenges...