Packaging Training • Workshops • Seminars

Packaging Training that Improves Decisions & Speeds Up Teams.

DE519N delivers hands-on training to help teams make better packaging choices, avoid production issues, and move faster—from concept to prototyping to production.

  • Retail packaging + POP display fundamentals
  • Structural thinking (dielines, materials, constraints)
  • Design efficiencies (fewer revisions, cleaner handoffs)
  • Real examples + practical templates
Available on-site (Canada) or remote (North America). Custom sessions available.

What Teams Learn

Practical
Packaging Decision Frameworks
Make clearer choices with constraints: retail, shipping, cost, and brand.
Production-Ready Thinking
Understand dielines, tolerances, materials, and supplier handoffs.
Faster Reviews + Fewer Revisions
Reduce back-and-forth and get to approval with less friction.
Want training + immediate improvement? Pair training with a Packaging Audit.

Training Topics

Choose one topic or combine modules into a custom workshop.

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A•B•C•Design

A structured way to think through packaging and design decisions.

Great for: mixed teams, faster alignment

Packaging for Retail

Shelf strategy, handling realities, and guideline-aware packaging.

Great for: retail rollouts, line reviews

POP & Display Design

PDQs, POP, and corrugated displays—design, assembly, and shipping.

Great for: merchandising + sales teams

Sparking Creativity

Exercises and frameworks to generate better concepts faster.

Great for: ideation, new products

Add-on Module: Structural Basics

Materials (corrugated + carton), tolerances, closures, inserts, and how to read a dieline. Designed to reduce production errors and supplier confusion.

Best for: marketing/product teams + new hires

Add-on Module: Design Efficiencies

Review checklists, spec briefs, and workflow improvements that reduce revisions and speed approvals.

Best for: teams stuck in revision loops

Training Formats

Pick a format that fits your team size, objectives, and timeline.

Format

Seminar (60–90 min)

Fast, high-value overview with Q&A. Great for leadership buy-in and shared vocabulary.

Format

Workshop (Half-Day)

Hands-on exercises and templates. Best for changing how teams work and review packaging.

Format

Full-Day / Multi-Session

Deep dives with homework, examples, and optional follow-up support.

Delivery
On-site
Best for hands-on reviews, packaging samples, and team alignment.
Delivery
Remote
Ideal for distributed teams—includes digital templates and exercises.
Optional
Custom to Your SKUs
Bring your packaging and goals—training becomes instantly applicable.

Who This Training Is For

Built for real cross-functional teams—not just designers.

Marketing & Product

  • Improve briefs and reduce design revisions
  • Understand constraints: retail, shipping, cost
  • Make faster decisions with fewer surprises

Operations & Procurement

  • Reduce damage, returns, and pack-time
  • Align specs with suppliers and production
  • Spot inefficiencies and overbuilt packaging

Want training + immediate improvement?

Pair training with a Packaging Audit to apply what you learn to your real packaging system.

FAQ

Common questions about training and seminars.

Who is this training for?

Marketing, product, ops, procurement, and design teams who want fewer production issues and faster approvals.

Can you tailor the session to our products?

Yes. We can use your packaging samples, shipping methods, retailers, and constraints to make it immediately relevant.

Do you deliver on-site?

Yes. On-site in Canada (and remote for North America). If travel is needed, we’ll confirm scope and logistics.

How do we book?

Use the contact form on the homepage or email brian@de519n.ca. We’ll confirm objectives, audience size, and timing, then propose an agenda and pricing.

Need structural design or consulting? See DE519N Services.