How do I make a box packaging in Illustrator?

1. How to Create a Box Template in Illustrator

Go to File > Document Setup, and click on Edit Artboards.
If you want to make your box bigger or smaller, you can adjust the dimensions of the artboard using the same proportions (i.e. a ratio of 7:16).

How do I make a packaging template in Illustrator?

How to Create a Package File from a Template in Adobe Illustrator

Go to File > New from Template .
The directory brings you to the Templates folder inside the Adobe Illustrator folder.
Select Boxes.
A new file is created from the template with three carton die lines on separate artboards.

How do you use packaging in Illustrator?

Choose File > Package. Specify a name for the package. By default, the name of the folder is derived from the name of the Illustrator document. Copies linked graphics and files to the package folder location.

How do you design a box packaging?

The packaging design process in 7 steps —

Understand packaging layers.
Choose the right type of packaging.
Line up your printer.
Create your information architecture.
Evaluate a packaging design.
Collect feedback.
Get the right files from your designer.

How do I create a zip file in Illustrator?

Go to your desktop and select all of your files. Right-click the files and scroll down to compress. This creates a zip file with all of your files in it. To change the name of your zip file, make sure your zip file is selected and click on Archive.

What is a box template?

Box template is a *PDF or *Adobe Illustrator format file. It shows the packaging box structure in flat, and enable you to illustrate box printing artwork onto. It’s the first step of a box packaging design.

What is a box dieline?

A dieline serves as the template for how the final packaging will be printed and formed to contain your product. They serve to tell the packaging equipment when to cut the film. Eyemarks differ in size, location, and color depending on the equipment and graphics.