Ekaterina Skalatskaia

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Mastering artwork and design version control

As creative teams expand, product lines diversify, and compliance requirements tighten, managing design assets has never been more complex. Artwork errors and version confusion aren’t just minor hiccups — they’re costly liabilities. A staggering 43%...

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Strategic, tactical, operational: managing packaging design

In the race to capture consumer attention, packaging can make or break a product. Yet, managing packaging design isn't as straightforward as briefing...

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Best practices in packaging artwork management

Imagine spending months preparing for a product launch — only to delay shipping because the barcode was placed incorrectly. Or having to reprint...

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Launch like it’s the UEFA final: precision in packaging

It’s the evening of May 31, 2025. The Allianz Arena in Munich is ablaze. Not just with floodlights, but with anticipation. Tens of thousands of fans...

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Packaging design version control: best practices to stay on track

You’ve probably been there: 10 rounds of artwork edits, 4 people CC’d on a PDF, and a folder full of files named Final_v3_THIS_ONE_USE.pdf....

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Side-by-side packaging artwork comparison—simplified with Cway®

Ever tried approving packaging artwork by email? It's a game of "Which version are we on again?" followed by "Oops, that wasn’t the final one"—and...

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Comparison of the top 7 packaging artwork management software tools for 2026

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Top 7 artwork management software for packaging teams (2026)

If you're part of a team that creates packaging—whether it’s for yoghurt tubs, medicine boxes, or shampoo bottles—you know how tricky it can be to...

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What are GS1 standards and why do they matter for packaging artwork?

When packaging artwork goes to print, GS1 compliance is one of the easiest places to make an expensive mistake. Barcode size, quiet zones, contrast,...

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Packaging teams need more than Trello — here’s why

Trello is great—until your packaging project gets real. If you’ve ever tried managing a packaging design workflow with Trello or other...

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Artwork lifecycle management (ALM): a guide for packaging teams

Managing packaging artwork isn’t just about design — it’s a complex process involving briefs, reviews, approvals, and strict compliance. In this...

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