Hardware Podcasts

8: Packaging

Thoroughly Considered · 28 Jan 2016 · 50m · Episode 8

What this episode covers

Dan Provost and Tom Gerhardt of Studio Neat discuss the strategic role of packaging in their direct-to-consumer business, contrasting their minimalist, mail-optimized designs with Apple's high-end retail packaging. They detail specific solutions for products like the Neat Ice Kit and Cosmonaut, explaining how they balance custom printing with off-the-shelf components from suppliers like U-Line to manage costs and assembly labor. The conversation highlights the trade-offs between aesthetic delight and operational efficiency, particularly when dealing with third-party fulfillment centers and shipping constraints.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Studio Neat, Apple
Products
Neat Ice Kit, Glyph, Cosmonaut, iPhone, Apple Watch
Also
U-Line

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