California Cannabis Packaging Regulations 2018

This guide provides an overview of special child-resistant and senior-friendly packaging (for simplicity, referred to as CRP) – what types are available and how to find packaging that is tested and certified.     Origins of child resistant packaging...

WEBINAR:  Understanding Your Customer – Cannabis Consumer Archetypes   There are many different types of cannabis consumers, and each one has their own unique way of interacting with the plant. However, there are some general archetypes that most people fall into...

The Green Mountain State of Vermont is one of the most recent states to have legalized recreational cannabis. Currently in Vermont, Adults age 21+ can possess up to one ounce of cannabis, as well as two mature and four immature plants, for medical or adult...

Clients come to me all the time with pre-existing branding or design work. I'm not the kind of designer who will talk you into redoing everything if it's good. But pretty often, the "logo first" approach isn't the way to go. You have to have a brand vision first, then...

Get this: my Linkedin is working beautifully, generating new leads without much effort, no money. How did that happen?  I'm not exactly sure when it happened, but sometime around the pandemic, I decided to ditch Instagram. Instead, I started using Linkedin for my...

When looking to hire a packaging company, it can be confusing. What’s the difference between a packaging designer and a structural designer? Will a packaging manufacturer also design for me? There are so many types of companies within the packaging industry, most of them will have different offerings. So here’s a little primer to explain the differences and get you started on the right path with your custom packaging project.

Adult use cannabis regulations in New York State now include packaging sustainability requirements. Examples of sustainable packaging materials in compliance with the new regulations

The cannabis industry has long been one to talk about sustainability when it comes to the use of natural resources in growing the flower. But in the packaging, not so much. Recently the environmental experts and activists have mentioned the importance of compostable...

NOTE: this blog has been updated On May 31st 2022 to address the complicated issue of PLA plastics. New blog upcoming!In the world of cannabis, packaging is everything. We love a good luxury package. But have we stopped to think about how that packaging can be reused,...

Are you looking for ways to make more sustainable decisions for your product packaging? In this article, you’re going to get a solid foundation in sustainable design thinking – the knowledge to empower you to make good choices. The packaging for your product can have...