Let’s break down the four big options craft beverage brands are choosing between right now for cans: pressure-sensitive stickers, shrink sleeves, digitally printed (or “painted”) cans, and direct-to-substrate printing. None of these is universally “best.” Each one solves a different problem, and the right call depends on your volume, your timeline, and how often you’re planning to switch things up.
HICKORY, NC Hickory-based graphic designer Matt Everley and City Walk Brewing recently won a 2025 CBMA Platinum “Crushie” Award for Best Can Label Design in the Ready-to-Drink Cocktails category. The award recognizes excellence in craft beverage marketing and design worldwide. The competition was presented by Craft Beverage Marketing Awards. The winning entry was […]
HICKORY, NC Hickory-based graphic design studio m.e.designlab and City Walk Distilling were recently selected as winners for a 2025 American Packaging Design Award by a nationwide panel of judges. The award recognizes excellence in communication and graphic design. The competition was presented by Graphic Design USA Magazine. A highly selective 10% […]
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HICKORY, NC Matt Everley, of Hickory-based graphic design studio m.e.designlab, was recently selected as a winner for a 2023 American Packaging Design Award by a nationwide panel of judges. The award recognizes excellence in communication and graphic design. The competition was presented by Graphic Design USA Magazine. A highly selective 10% of the 2,000+ entries […]