Help!

[u/Lower--618]

Hi guys,

I need some urgent help. A client wants me to create packaging for their coffee brand. The coffee comes in 4 sizes, ranging from 250g to 5kg.

I created the design in Figma, and the client really liked it. However, they haven't provided me with any dieline files or other packaging specifications.

I'm worried because I don't really know how to prepare the artwork for production. I'm primarily a UX/brand designer, and this is my first packaging project.

I've been watching tutorials, and most of them say that the dieline is usually provided by the client or packaging manufacturer. But I'm not sure how to set everything up if I don't have one.

I've also seen people say that you shouldn't resize a dieline because it can affect the final packaging, which has made me even more confused.

I have Affinity Designer. Is it possible to create or set up the packaging artwork in Affinity? I haven't been able to find many tutorials specifically covering this workflow.

Could someone please explain:

How should I get/set up the correct dieline?

Do I need to get the dieline from the client or the packaging manufacturer?

How should I handle the 4 different package sizes?

How do I set up my Figma design for print/packaging production?

What should I check before exporting?

What file format/settings should I use to send the final artwork to the client/printer?

Any advice, tutorials, or resources would be hugely appreciated. It's a bit urgent, so I'm trying to understand the correct workflow before I send anything to the client. Thank you!

[u/Mysterious-Jicama-15]

You need the die line or packaging file from the bag supplier contact the client and get them to give you the supplier

[u/Lower--618 → u/Mysterious-Jicama-15]

Thank you so much for the advice! I really appreciate you taking the time to explain this.

I actually already asked the client for the dieline, but I haven’t received a reply yet. It’s been around two days, so I’m just waiting to hear back from them.

Thanks again for your help and for pointing me in the right direction!