The client sent us an AI design for a custom magnetic closure box. Deep blue, pink-purple lightning, gold branding. She wanted to know if we could make it real.
We could. We turned her reference into print-ready artwork, worked out the box structure and developed the insert around her bottle sets.
Photo note: We replaced the client’s branding with the fictional name VELORA STUDIO. Outside those branding areas, the images are unchanged. The AI reference and chat screenshots are cropped for clarity and privacy.
The AI design she wanted us to keep
The client liked the bright lightning against the blue background. That contrast mattered to her.
She sent two versions. We confirmed the one with brighter lightning as our visual reference before preparing the artwork.
For the box itself, we agreed on 2 mm rigid greyboard with a printed paper wrap, a matte finish, gold foil and a concealed magnetic closure.
Printing the lightning was the main challenge
An AI image can make colors look as though they are glowing. On custom printed rigid boxes, that feeling has to come from the artwork, the print and the contrast.
We worked with our designer to prepare print-ready artwork for the outside, inside lid and side panels. Then we made a physical sample to see how it looked on the actual box.
The physical sample let her see the lightning print, matte finish and gold foil together on the actual box before moving to bulk production.
Getting the inside and outside right
The outside and inside lid carried different wording. We checked both with the client and updated the 3D preview so she could review the complete layout before sampling.
She could check the wording, placement and overall look together.
A custom EVA insert for each bottle set
The final sample paired the lightning print with a black EVA insert, giving the inside a clean, finished look.
We also discussed using one outer box for two-, three- and five-bottle sets, with a different insert for each set. The single-bottle box needed its own size.
Before bulk production, we’ll check the insert with an actual bottle to confirm the fit.
Here’s how the real box turned out
The bright pink-purple lines still stand out against the blue. That lightning effect is on the box. It hasn’t been added to these photos.
She liked it more than once
On October 14, I sent her the sample photos and videos. She said she couldn’t wait to see it in person. Then she followed up with another positive reply.
On October 16, I sent more photos. Her reply was clear:
“I’m happy with what I’m seeing with the box so far, it looks great!”
Later in the same conversation, she said something that meant even more to me:
“You understand what I’m looking for.”
We’ve now handed the sample to our freight forwarder. She’ll check it in person when it arrives.
That’s what I liked about this project: we kept the part of her idea she cared about most, and made a box she was excited to receive.
Have an AI packaging design you want to make?
Send us the image, product dimensions and quantity. We’ll review the box structure, printing, finish and insert with you.
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Watch the magnetic closure
I covered the brand with my hand when filming this clip. Turn on the sound to hear the lid snap shut.
This is the original video, with its original audio. No added music or sound effects.