GIFT BOX PRODUCTION IN ARMENIA

There are cases when a very good design and a beautiful 3D image are created, but in the end a rather close, but not quite the right thing is achieved. Numerous questions and complaints arise between the manufacturer and the client on nearly all aspects, starting from color incompatibility and ending with the fact that the product doesn’t fit into the case. To avoid this, we propose to follow the Principle of Four Consents.

 

 

Consent One:

Approved construction of a gift box and materials

 

A manufacturer creates one or more constructions of gift boxes outwardly answering a client’s expectations. The goal is to make sure that the box made according to this construction will endure a load; that the product will not fit loosely or fall out when the case is open; and the user will be able to easily open and close the gift box. In addition, at this stage the ease of packaging of the product is already important, i.e. the easier the packaging, the higher the productivity.

 

In some cases at this stage various additional materials are also considered: hinges, locks, velvet or plastic lining and many others. If the client is satisfied with all these parameters, the gift box construction and materials are approved by both sides.

 

 

Consent Two:

Approved printing file (artwork) of the gift box

 

In this phase the designer prepares the final file for printing (i.e. artwork) that is put over the pattern of the already agreed construction. It is necessary to create the file for printing only after approval of the construction; otherwise any slight change in the case, even for a millimeter, will lead to a complete change of the file which consists of many layers. The final file is printed with ordinary digital printer (it can be even white and black) and is glued to the construction.

 

The aim of this stage is to reveal different defects that haven’t been considered during the design development. For instance, it can be discovered that the pattern doesn’t completely merge into one or that the logo on the inner cover has turned upside down after assembling the case. After corrections (if there are any) you can approve the printed box file and pass to the next phase.

 

 

Consent Three:

Approved printing sample

 

This is the phase of implementation of manufacturing offset printing of the approved file. As a result, it is possible to visually access colors and varnishing of the future gift box on the paper or cardboard. It is often difficult to get exactly the color the client wants. The process of approval can last a day because of numerous corrections and additions.

 

 

Consent Four:

Approved manufacturing sample

 

This is the closing stage the result of which is the final appearance of the case. At this stage one implements the process of cutting over, embossment and relief printing, gluing, details and accessories mounting if there are any. Also, defects can be detected, such as the cardboard texture upon which the cover is glued can be emphasized in a wrong way.  

 

The approved manufacturing sample usually comprises an inseparable part of a contract. This is a kind of a standard that constitutes a basis for resolution of disputes and disagreements during mass production.

 

Of course, each stage of product development requires time and finances. For example, to get one manufacturing sample during offset printing, in any case the producer has to spend at least 100 printed sheets on press preparation for printing and actually to occupy the printing machine for the whole day. However, in case of getting a final order, most manufacturers reimburse all these expenses, and you get exactly what you want and not what has come out.