When Ann Hartley first approached Custom Box Makers in 2020, she had a clear vision for her packaging: a custom box that would present the Hartley Studio brand with simplicity, warmth, and professionalism.
Before the project could be completed, unexpected changes in her business and personal life forced her to put everything on hold. Years later, when the timing was finally right, our team helped Ann restart the project and turn her original idea into beautifully manufactured custom boxes.
Client: Hartley Studio
Industry: Jewelry and handcrafted products
Packaging type: Custom drawer rigid box
Material: 350 GSM paperboard
Design: Natural kraft appearance
Printing: Black and orange Hartley Studio logo
Services provided: Artwork placement, printing, manufacturing, and shipping
Hartley Studio needed packaging that felt consistent with its brand and created a thoughtful presentation for its products.
Ann wanted the box to have a natural, understated appearance, with the Hartley Studio artwork displayed clearly on the lid. The orange emblem and black typography needed to be positioned carefully so the finished packaging looked balanced, recognizable, and professional.
The objective was not to create an overly complicated design. It was to produce a well-made branded box that allowed the Hartley Studio identity to stand out.
The project originally began in 2020, but circumstances required Ann to pause it before production could move forward.
A delayed packaging project can become difficult to restart. Original conversations may need to be reviewed, artwork requirements reconfirmed, and production details revisited. For the client, returning to a project after several years can also feel like starting the entire process again.
Our priority was to make the restart as simple and comfortable as possible.
Rather than pressuring Ann while the project was on hold, we remained patient. When Corey later reached out to ask whether she was ready to continue, the timing aligned with Ann’s own plans to revisit the packaging.
From that point, the project moved forward quickly.
Once Ann confirmed that she was ready to restart, our team reviewed the project requirements and focused on understanding exactly how she wanted the finished box to look.
Clear communication played an important role throughout the process. Ann already knew what she wanted, so our responsibility was to translate that vision accurately into production-ready packaging.
The team worked with her supplied artwork, prepared the logo placement, and ensured that the branding appeared in the desired position on the lid.
This smooth transition helped turn a long-delayed project into an efficient and positive experience.
For Hartley Studio, we manufactured a custom two-piece box using 350 GSM paperboard.
The box features a warm, natural kraft-style appearance that complements the brand’s handmade and creative character. The Hartley Studio logo is printed prominently on the lid, combining black typography with the brand’s distinctive orange emblem.
The finished design is clean and focused. Rather than distracting from the product, the packaging provides a polished branded presentation while keeping the visual identity of Hartley Studio at the center.
Artwork placement was one of the most important requirements of the project.
Ann wanted the logo positioned in a specific area of the box lid, with the emblem and typography maintaining a balanced relationship to the available space. Our team carefully prepared and placed the artwork according to her preferences before the boxes moved into manufacturing.
This attention to detail ensured that the printed packaging accurately reflected the approved design.
The result was a clear, professional logo presentation that made the boxes immediately identifiable as Hartley Studio packaging.
After the artwork and specifications were confirmed, the project progressed quickly through production.
The drawer rigid boxes were manufactured, printed, prepared, and shipped without unnecessary delays. Despite the speed of the turnaround, the team remained focused on the details that mattered most to the client, including print quality, logo positioning, and the overall appearance of the finished box.
For Ann, the renewed project felt straightforward and efficient from approval through delivery.
The completed boxes brought Ann’s original packaging vision to life.
The natural exterior creates a warm and approachable presentation, while the custom-printed logo gives the packaging a clear and professional brand identity. The two-piece structure offers a simple unboxing experience suitable for presenting Hartley Studio products.
Most importantly, the finished packaging matched what Ann had envisioned when the project first began.
What started as an idea in 2020 ultimately became a successful packaging project built on patience, communication, accurate artwork placement, and responsive service.
“I wish I could give Corey and his team 100 stars. I first had this project started in 2020 and then my business and life went to hell in a handbasket. I had to put everything on hold. Recently, just when I was thinking of picking this project back up, Corey reached out and politely asked if I was ready to get started again. From there…things moved SO fast. They totally understood what I wanted and were able to get my artwork placed right where I wanted it. The boxes were made and shipped lightening fast. They are gorgeous and just what I wanted. Thank you to the whole team for being patient and so easy to work with!”
The success of the Hartley Studio project came from more than manufacturing the box itself. It depended on maintaining a customer-focused approach throughout a project that had been paused for several years.
Our team made the process successful by:
Plans change, projects are delayed, and sometimes packaging ideas need to be placed on hold. That does not mean the original vision has to be abandoned.
By making the restart process easy, Custom Box Makers helped Hartley Studio move from a long-paused idea to finished branded packaging that Ann was proud to receive.
The project is a reminder that the right packaging vision can still be worth pursuing, no matter how much time has passed.
Whether you are beginning a new custom packaging project or returning to an idea that has been on hold, Custom Box Makers can help you move forward.
From box structure and material selection to artwork placement, printing, manufacturing, and delivery, our team works with you to create packaging that represents your brand.
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