Packaging prototypes

Packaging Prototypes That Look Like the Real Thing

Boxes, labels, bottles and cans for pitches, photo shoots and buyer meetings. One-offs and short runs from our Los Angeles shop.

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4.9 stars on Yelp · 4.6 on Google · Most jobs ready in 1 to 3 days

We design it

Free help with layout and files

We print it

Printed in our Los Angeles shop

Pick up or ship

Or our crew installs it

Fast turnaround

Most jobs ready in 1 to 3 days

Sell the idea before the factory run

A finished-looking prototype wins approvals, photographs well and catches problems before you spend on a full production run.

  • Printed boxes, sleeves and cartons
  • Labels for bottles, jars and cans
  • Rub-on transfers for printed-on looks
  • Foil, metallic and Pantone colors
Model maker trimming a printed packaging mockup

What we make

Box and carton comps example from a Los Angeles print and install job

Box and carton comps

Printed, cut and folded to your dieline.

Label mock-ups example from a Los Angeles print and install job

Label mock-ups

Full-color labels on real bottles, jars and cans.

Rub-on decoration example from a Los Angeles print and install job

Rub-on decoration

Printed-on looks for glass, metal and plastic.

Props for film and photo example from a Los Angeles print and install job

Props for film and photo

Custom packaging that holds up on camera.

Prototypes that look like the finished product.

How it works

Step 1

Send your dieline and art

PDF or AI files with your colors marked.

Step 2

Approve a proof

We confirm size, colors and finish.

Step 3

We build it

Printed, trimmed and assembled by hand.

In our customers’ words

4.9

Stars on Yelp, 4.6 on Google

1 to 3 days

Typical turnaround

40+

Years in business

Google review

“Dave is a pro. With him you get all the branding and imaging needs you will ever need. He is part of the generation trained in depth about print and packaging and imaging……the value of that to help you market your business is immense”

Jan Masek

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Google review

“PJ always acknowledges our orders promptly and is a very good communicator. The rubdowns we order are clean, crisp and adhere well. Their turnaround is excellent.”

Philip Roberts

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Yelp review

“I can’t tell you how many times Cliff has come through for me with great vinyl and rubdown transfer work for reasonable prices and often with a short turnaround. PJ is FANTASTIC to work with. He returns e-mails consistently within minutes. Service and quality is unmatched.”

Natalie H. Eagle Rock

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Packaging prototype questions

Yes. One-offs are common for pitches and photo shoots.

Yes. Tell us your Pantone colors when you send your art.

A dieline helps. If you don’t have one, send the size and we’ll help.

Many prototypes are ready in a few days. Rush jobs are possible.

Tell us what you need. We’ll send a free estimate.

Get a Free EstimateCall (310) 323-5600

Get a free estimate

Cliff Digital

(310) 323-5600
cliff@cliffdigital.com

Cliff Digital Office
1143 N Stanford Ave Suite 103
Los Angeles, CA 90059

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Hours

Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
Weekend installs by prior arrangement