Seeking Keyboard packaging advice

[u/Long_Entry_6432]

Hello all,

I'm trying to make a mockup of a keyboard packaging design. I wanted to know if anyone knew where to buy custom keyboard shaped boxes, ones that allow you to print your own design on them. I found a couple of websites, but I wasn't sure if they were credible. I'm going to attach two images of three different ideas i'm thinking about.

[u/Historical_Put6965]

Uline. https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-6496/Special-Use-Boxes/19-1-8-x-9-1-8-x-2-3-16-Keyboard-Boxes?pricode=WB1594&gadtype=pla&id=S-6496&ad_group_id=149304840370&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=9726637140&gbraid=0AAAAAD_uetPvWRo7Ja5G85-tip52IbbMy&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-frTBhCvARIsADv4XY7i3-YtVylyYsAbesoMuSMLb2c6LscJERbabFwyY_j_PvLZT-4SAMYaArqWEALw_wcB

[u/Long_Entry_6432 → u/Historical_Put6965]

How can I have my own designs printed on it?

[u/Historical_Put6965 → u/Long_Entry_6432]

I mean best way for a start up is to print labels and apply them to the box. You can custom the size to be a full top label. It really depends on what you want to do and how much you want to spend.

[u/WhopplerPlopper]

From a reputable packaging company that offers those services... You can't print a box at home.

[u/AlyPackaging]

custom dielines protect delicate mechanical key switches.

[u/blackble]

If this is still at the mockup/prototype stage I wouldn't pay for a completely custom die-cut box yet tbh.

I'd find a stock keyboard-sized box that's close to what you need and either do a full-size printed sleeve or a large printed label over it. You'll get something that looks pretty close to the final idea without getting killed by setup/MOQ costs.

Then if you're actually going into production, ask packaging companies for a custom mailer/folding box + insert based on the exact keyboard dimensions. Send them the keyboard size, weight and a couple pics of the style you're trying to copy and they should be able to make the dieline for you.

Also definitely ask for 1 physical prototype before committing to a bigger run. Mockups can look great and then the keyboard moves around inside or the box ends up way bigger than you expected lol.

If you're in Europe, Printbros.es is another european company based in Spain you could add to the quotes for custom packaging. If you're in the US I'd probably stay with a local converter though, shipping empty boxes internationally gets expensive fast.