Favourite Functional Printed Packaging Design Ideas No.2

Last month, we brought you the first in our new series of printed packaging design inspo that takes functionality to a whole new level. You can see the first post here; it was all about a Swedish brand making eating wraps on the go easier than ever before. Sticking with the food theme – and […]
Our Favourite Functional Printed Packaging Design Ideas – No. 1

The possibilites with printed packaging are endless. Getting creative with how your products are packaged and presented to customers is a great way to leave a lasting impression, and see people return to your brand again and again. As design and branding develops and new trend start to emerge, it’s fascinating to see how companies […]
What makes a bad logo design?

Logos are pretty important to us here at The Printed Bag Shop. We print them on to beautiful bespoke bags for you all day long, and they’re often the core way that a brand puts across it’s personality to the world. If your logo looks good, we can make you look even better. So, we’ve […]
A closer look at the history of the printing press

One of the most important inventions in the world, the printing press has a huge impact on our everyday lives. News, art, culture – the power of printing is everywhere, and without it, modern life wouldn’t quite be the same. For one, The Printed Bag Shop wouldn’t exist – I mean, it’s in the name […]
Is quality design important to small businesses?

For a small business in an increasingly competitive and entrepreneurial world, the smallest thing can be the difference between standing out from others in the market and fading into the SME background. Many businesses can see their design and branding presence as a means to an end – just a logo for the top of […]
Top Packaging Design Trends for 2016

The importance of packaging design should never be underestimated. The way your products look on a shelf says everything about who you are, and who your customers are, and can be the key to your product being chosen over competitors. According to a presentation by Hannu Alaluri on the future of packaging in 2016 and […]
Introducing Pantone Colour of the Year for 2016

New Year is the perfect time to inject a little freshness into your brand and your bag designs, and experimenting with colour is a super easy way to do that. At The Printed Bag Shop, we love keeping an eye on which colours and trends are making an impact in the design world, and […]
3 Top Sources of Design Inspiration

Every company’s branding should make a clear statement about its values, its products and its target market. The right approach will make your business instantly recognisable, attractive and trustworthy. Top quality design is essential to communicate your brand’s message – a compelling and desirable brand should have the perfect combination of colours, images and typeface. […]
5 principles of effective logo design

Designing your logo is potentially the most important thing you’ll ever do for your brand. Your logo can say more things about your product and your company than any tweet or Facebook post ever could, and when launching a new product, you should think carefully about the logo you create to represent it. To […]
Your Brand vs. Identity vs. Logo

If you read this blog often, you’ve probably seen us refer to the terms brand, identity and logo quite a lot – but what do we actually mean by them? Aren’t these three terms that mean pretty much the same thing? The answer is, not quite. Brand, identity and logo are all things that […]