Structural Design + Graphics + Prototyping + Production Support

Packaging that Performs. Displays that Sell.

DE519N designs retail-ready packaging and POP displays—built to protect, ship efficiently, meet retailer guidelines, and stand out on shelf.

Download our Packaging "Cheat Sheet" (PDF)
25+ yrs
Industry Experience
In-House
Cutting & Prototyping
Retail
Guideline Aware

Fast Project Snapshot

Typical
  • 1. Discovery + Constraints (Retail, Shipping, Budget)
  • 2. Concepts + 3D Renderings
  • 3. Prototype + Fit/Pack Tests
  • 4. Dielines + Production Files
  • 5. Manufacturing & Co-pack Support

Want quicker wins? Ask about a Packaging Efficiency Audit to reduce damage, speed packing, or improve palletization.

Packaging Notes from the DE519N Desk — book cover

Your #1 Resource Tool

Packaging Notes from the DE519N Desk

From industry terms and mathematical equations, to retail display guidelines and press sizes, this book is a quick reference guide to almost anything you will need in your library of information as a Structural Packaging Designer, focusing primarily on the corrugated side of packaging materials.

Tip: A quick cheat sheet to styles, guidelines, and tolerances for designing with corrugated board is always a beneficial tool.

Services

From “thinking outside the box” to a box that’s ready for production.

Structural + Graphic Design

Consumer Packaging, Displays, Branding, Production Art, Renderings.

Concepts • Dielines • Prototypes

On-site Sessions, Packaging Seminars, Email + Phone support.

Knowledge-based Learning • Design Efficiencies

On-site Assessment, Analysis Report, Recommendations, Implementation Support.

Efficiency • Cost • Damage Reduction

Product Development

From early concept to manufacturable packaging systems.

Prototyping • Iteration • Production Support

Selected Work

A brief synopsis of some of the Case Studies that have been preformed.

Case Study

Retail PDQ Display

Goal: better facing + faster store setup. Solution: one-piece corrugate with lock tabs.

  • Tool-free Assembly
  • Ship-flat Efficiency
  • Retail Guideline Aware
Case Study

Protective Shipper Redesign

Goal: reduce damage + packing time. Solution: auto-bottom + custom inserts.

  • Fewer components
  • Repeatable pack-out
  • Lower damage risk
Case Study

Brand Refresh + Sell Sheet

Goal: clearer value prop at retail & sales meetings. Solution: new layout system + renders.

  • Stronger hierarchy
  • Print-ready assets
  • Consistent brand kit

How We Work

A clear path from Idea → Prototype → Production.

Step 1
Discovery

Requirements, retailer rules, pack-out, shipping, cost targets.

Step 2
Concepts

Structural options + quick visuals to align fast.

Step 3
Render

3D renderings for buy-in, reviews, and approvals.

Step 4
Prototype

Fit/pack tests, iteration, dial-in performance.

Step 5
Produce

Dielines + production files, manufacturing & co-pack support.

Resources

Quick references, notes, and downloads to help your team move faster. (Includes “Packaging Notes from the DE519N Desk”.)

Training

Short, practical sessions for teams—packaging, retail, creativity.

A•B•C•Design

A structured way to think through packaging and design decisions.

Packaging for Retail

Guidelines, shelf strategy, and packaging that survives the journey.

Sparking Creativity

Exercises and frameworks to generate better concepts faster.

Let’s build something that wins on shelf

Tell us what you’re shipping, where it’s selling, and what “better” looks like—cost, speed, durability, or impact.

Email: brian@de519n.ca
Phone: (647) 504-5170
Office: 43859 Cranbrook Road, Brussels ON N0G 1H0