Burnaby Packaging Studio

Packaging Design Agency
in Burnaby

Shelf-ready identity for Metrotown, Crystal Mall, and beyond.

Packaging in Burnaby isn't a side output of a brand system — it's often the front line of the brand.

Metrotown and Crystal Mall shelves are crowded with bilingual CPG competing on milliseconds of consumer attention.

TML designs brand systems and packaging architecture for Burnaby CPG, F&B, beauty, and consumer brands that work simultaneously on-shelf, on-screen, and across English, Chinese, and Punjabi audiences.

500+ brands · 15+ years · Senior team only

Quick Answer

Burnaby is one of Canada's densest bilingual retail markets, anchored by Metrotown and Crystal Mall and fed by a network of independent grocers and specialty stores across the city.

The consumer walking those aisles is genuinely demanding — design-literate, fluent in global CPG benchmarks, and quick to skip packaging that feels amateur or culturally disconnected.

Competing on that shelf takes more than a logo pasted onto a template pouch.

Client Retention

Years Experience

In-House Specialists

Projects Delivered

TML provides packaging design in Burnaby for businesses that need a practical growth partner, not another generic vendor.

Our packaging design services in Burnaby cover strategy, execution, reporting, and ongoing improvement, with recommendations shaped around your market, margins, and buyer journey across British Columbia.

Choosing TML for Packaging Design in Burnaby, British Columbia means choosing accountability.

Every engagement includes a written scope, defined KPIs, monthly performance reviews, and a named senior lead who owns results. No hiding behind dashboards. No blaming algorithms.

Just disciplined British Columbia-market execution and honest reporting, every single month.

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For businesses in Burnaby, this makes packaging design one of the highest-leverage investments right now. TML reviews and refreshes strategies each month to stay aligned with current market conditions.

Businesses across this market are accelerating their packaging design investment as digital competition intensifies.

TML's strategy team operates in the same timezone and market context as Chandigarh, enabling seamless collaboration and culturally aligned campaigns that resonate with local buyers.

Why Choose TML

How our Packaging Design agency delivers results in Burnaby.

Shelf-First Design Logic

Every design decision is stress-tested against real retail shelf conditions — distance, lighting, adjacent competitors, and split-second consumer attention on a crowded Metrotown shelf.

Bilingual and Trilingual Layouts

English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Punjabi packaging produced in parallel — with proper typographic hierarchy, not English layouts squeezed to make room for translated copy.

Production-Ready Artwork

Dielines, print specs, substrate knowledge, bilingual regulatory compliance, and direct coordination with BC co-packers and printers — so files arrive ready to run, not ready to revise.

Brand and SKU Architecture

Packaging designed as a system across hero SKU, line extensions, and future launches — so your fifteenth product doesn't need a full redesign to fit the family.

Selected Work

A glimpse of what we've built.

Concept billboard creative for a cola brand, by TML Agency

Out-of-Home Ads

Cola Billboard Concept

Concept billboard creative for a soft-drink brand, by TML Agency

Outdoor Campaign

Soft-Drink Billboard Concept

Zaza soda cans showing packaging and brand identity design

Brand Identity

Brand System

TML Agency multi-device web design

Web Development

Multi-Device Web

Concept guerrilla ad: an oversized chocolate bar on a skyscraper, by TML Agency

Guerilla Marketing

Guerrilla Ad Concept

TML Agency real estate app UX UI design

UX / UI Design

PropTech App

TML Agency fitness creative ad

Social & Creative

Fitness Creative

Concept ice-cream packaging with illustrated character faces, by TML Agency

Packaging Design

Ice-Cream Packaging Concept

TML Agency smart-home app UI design

Mobile UX

Smart Home App

Concept billboard for a stationery brand: a girl drawing the sky, by TML Agency

Print Advertising

Stationery Billboard Concept

Our Process

Packaging Design services — step by step in Burnaby.

A proven playbook refined across 500+ engagements. The depth scales to your budget — the rigour never does.

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Step 1

Research

Research how technology products are packaged in Burnaby and British Columbia, what competitors are doing, and what will make your product stand out on the shelf.

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Step 2

Concept

Explore different packaging ideas for your Burnaby product — trying various colours, layouts, and structures to find what works best for telecommunications shelves in British Columbia.

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Step 3

Design

Create the final design with all the details — graphics, text, and required information — so your Burnaby gaming packaging is ready for production in British Columbia.

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Step 4

Mockup

See how your packaging will look in the real world with 3D mockups, so your Burnaby healthcare business in British Columbia can approve the design with confidence.

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Step 5

Production

Get your packaging printed correctly — we prepare files and work with printers so your Burnaby education product packaging in British Columbia matches the approved design.

Packaging Design Services in Burnaby

Packaging Design services tailored for Burnaby businesses.

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Product Packaging

Professional packaging design that helps Burnaby businesses compete on the shelf. We create attractive, practical packaging tailored for technology products in British Columbia, from concept sketches to print-ready files.

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Label Design

Clean, compliant label design for Burnaby businesses entering the market.

We create labels that meet regulatory requirements and look great on shelves, helping telecommunications products in British Columbia earn consumer trust.

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Box & Container Design

Practical box and container design for Burnaby businesses. We develop packaging structures that protect your gaming product, look professional, and are practical to produce for distribution in British Columbia.

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Unboxing Experience

Thoughtful unboxing touches that help Burnaby businesses leave a lasting impression. We design inserts, stickers, and packaging details that turn healthcare deliveries in British Columbia into share-worthy moments.

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Mockup & Prototyping

Mockups that show Burnaby businesses exactly how their packaging will look before printing. We create 3D renders so education businesses in British Columbia can review and approve designs with confidence.

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Print Coordination

Straightforward print coordination that takes the stress out of production for Burnaby businesses.

We prepare files and work with printers to deliver retail packaging in British Columbia that matches the approved design.

Packaging Design Agency in Burnaby

Packaging Design in Burnaby.

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Jewelry product photography — diamond pendant on citrus slices

Your Packaging Design Partner in Burnaby.

Burnaby is one of Canada's densest bilingual retail markets, anchored by Metrotown and Crystal Mall and fed by a network of independent grocers and specialty stores across the city.

The consumer walking those aisles is genuinely demanding — design-literate, fluent in global CPG benchmarks, and quick to skip packaging that feels amateur or culturally disconnected.

Competing on that shelf takes more than a logo pasted onto a template pouch.

Our packaging engagements are built around retail reality

who's picking the product up, how they read it, what the competitive set looks like at arm's length, and how the brand needs to extend to a dozen future SKUs without falling apart.

We cover beauty and skincare, F&B and CPG, wellness and supplements, and specialty products where bilingual labelling is not optional but a compliance and audience requirement in parallel.

We work closely with BC-based co-packers and print vendors particularly across Surrey, Delta, Richmond, and Burnaby

because packaging that looks perfect on screen but fails at a specific print run is a common and expensive failure mode.

Print tests, first-run approvals, and substrate coordination are built into our scope when clients want us to own the full production line rather than hand off files to an external production manager.

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Digital illustration — artistic portrait with vibrant colour palette

Packaging Design Market in Burnaby.

technologyfilm productionretaileducationhealthcaregaming

Burnaby is home to thriving technology, film production, retail industries, and each requires a unique packaging design approach. With a diverse economy driven by technology, film production, retail, education, businesses are increasingly turning to digital solutions to stay competitive.

The competitive landscape in Burnaby is evolving rapidly. At TML, we help you navigate this by identifying gaps in your competitors' strategies and positioning your brand where it matters most.

Burnaby and Metro Vancouver packaging options split between Vancouver design studios who bill at Yaletown rates and rarely handle Chinese typography natively, offshore design shops without production-coordination capability, and print-broker-attached design shops focused on throughput over brand strategy.

TML combines senior strategic brand work, genuine bilingual typography, and hands-on BC production coordination — which is a rarer combination than it should be.

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Case Study.

A Burnaby-based Taiwanese beverage brand was preparing for a Metrotown-anchored retail launch with a placeholder pouch design and no bilingual compliance review.

We rebuilt the packaging system across hero SKU and three line extensions, coordinated print tests with a Delta-based co-packer, and delivered English-Mandarin-Traditional-Chinese labelling that passed CFIA review on first submission.

First-quarter sell-through ran 37 percent ahead of the client's baseline forecast.

Burnaby Market Insights

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the typical window a Metrotown shopper gives a new CPG product on shelf

Burnaby's retail shelves — Metrotown, Crystal Mall, independent grocers across Edmonds and North Burnaby — are some of the most bilingual and visually competitive in Canada.

Packaging that works here has to clear design-literate consumers in both English and Chinese simultaneously, often with Punjabi and Hindi audiences layered on

all inside the three-to-five second window a typical shopper allocates before moving on.

Packaging Design Expertise in Burnaby

Packaging Design feedback from Burnaby businesses.

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Client Retention

98% of our clients stay with us year on year.

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Years Experience

TML has delivered digital marketing since 2010, so every plan draws on more than 15 years of work.

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In-House Specialists

A 70+ person in-house team plans, builds and reports on every engagement, with no outsourced account management.

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Projects Delivered

500+ projects delivered across our client base since 2010.

Industries We Serve

Packaging Design agency for retail, tech & more in Burnaby.

technology
film production
retail
education
healthcare
gaming
telecommunications

Trusted Packaging Design agency — our Burnaby track record.

Trusted by 500+ businesses

Verified Google Reviews

4.9

350+ reviews

across 2 locations

What Our Clients Say.

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Gurpreet Sandhu

Managing Director, Sandhu Properties

“We were spending almost 2 lakhs a month on Google Ads with barely any leads. TML rebuilt our campaigns from scratch — within 60 days our cost per lead dropped by 40% and we started getting 8-10 qualified calls a day. Genuinely wish we had found them sooner.”

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Natasha D'Souza

Founder, Bloom Interiors

“Our old website looked like it was built in 2015. TML designed a completely new site that actually represents who we are. Within a month of launch, we noticed people spending way more time on the site and our inquiry form submissions doubled.”

Website Development
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Advocate Rajesh Mehra

Senior Partner, Mehra & Associates

“I run a small law firm and had zero online presence. TML set up our Google Business Profile, built local landing pages, and ran a targeted SEO campaign. Six months later we rank on page one for 'lawyer in Chandigarh' and three other terms. Real results.”

SEO
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Harman Brar

Owner, The Urban Kitchen

“What impressed me most was how they actually understood our restaurant business. They didn't just run ads — they built a whole strategy around weekday offers, Google Maps optimization, and Instagram content. Our weekday footfall went up by about 35%.”

Social Media Marketing
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Simran Kaur

Marketing Head, CloudNine EduTech

“I had been working with another agency for over a year and my website wasn't ranking for anything meaningful. Switched to TML and within four months they had us on page one for our top five keywords. The difference in organic traffic has been night and day.”

SEO
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Ankit Verma

Co-Founder, PureRoots Organics

“TML handled our complete rebrand — logo, brand guidelines, packaging, everything. They took the time to actually understand our vision instead of just delivering generic templates. Our new packaging alone has gotten us into two new retail chains.”

Branding
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Tanya Malhotra

Director, Glow Skin Clinic

“We needed someone to manage our social media because honestly we had no time for it. TML took it over completely — content planning, design, posting, engagement. Our Instagram went from 1,200 followers to over 11,000 in about eight months. The quality of content they put out is genuinely impressive.”

Social Media Marketing
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Jaskaran Gill

Independent Artist, Gill Music

“We launched a new Punjabi track and TML handled the entire digital promotion — Spotify pitching, Instagram reels strategy, YouTube ads. The song crossed 500K streams in the first month. These guys really understand the music industry.”

Music Release & Promotion
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Mark Thompson

Owner, Thompson Roofing Co.

“I was skeptical about hiring a marketing agency from India for our Edmonton-based business, but TML proved me wrong. They understood the Canadian market, delivered on time every single week, and our lead generation has gone up by 3x since we started working together.”

Lead Generation

02/Awards & partnerships

Awards from the industry. Trust from the platforms.

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& certifications
i.Awards & certified partners
01Award · 2026
Top GenAI Company — Clutch · 2026 leader

Top GenAI Company

Clutch · 2026 leader

02Certified partner

Google Ads

Performance & search

03Award · 2024
Red Herring Winner — Top 100 Asia

Red Herring Winner

Top 100 Asia

04Certified partner

Microsoft

Cloud & enterprise

05Certified partner

Shopify

Commerce builds

06Award · 2024
Flutter Service Award — App development excellence

Flutter Service Award

App development excellence

07Certified partner

WordPress

CMS & enterprise web

08Certified partner

ChatGPT

AI workflow partner

09Award · 2025
Top Clutch · App Dev — Verified industry leader

Top Clutch · App Dev

Verified industry leader

10Certified partner

Gemini

Google AI partner

11Certified partner

Google Cloud

Infra & data

12Certified partner

Bing Ads

Microsoft advertising

ii.Compliance & security
ISO 9001 certification
ISO 9001
ISO 27001 certification
ISO 27001
ISO Certified certification
ISO Certified
SOC II Type II certification
SOC II Type II

Our Packaging Design Work.

Jewelry product photography — diamond pendant on citrus slices
Digital illustration — artistic portrait with vibrant colour palette
Fine art fashion photography — cinematic editorial composition
3D UX design concept — illustrated transportation app interface by TML Agency

Expert Packaging Design agency for Burnaby — full guide.

Branding and packaging design is where your product either wins or loses the sale before a word is spoken — and Town Media Labs designs packaging that wins.

For Indian consumer brands competing in FMCG, D2C, and retail, and for Canadian businesses navigating bilingual label requirements, we create packaging that earns shelf space and commands attention.

Your packaging is often the first physical interaction a customer has with your brand, and it has to communicate quality, trust, and story in a single glance.

Additionally, businesses in Burnaby across technology, film production, retail sectors are increasingly turning to professional packaging design services to stay competitive.

Whether you're based near Metrotown, operating in Brentwood Town Centre, or serving customers across Burnaby and Metro Vancouver — TML Agency delivers tailored packaging design solutions that drive measurable results for Burnaby businesses.

Canada's packaging design market is defined by bilingual labelling requirements, strict regulatory compliance, and growing consumer demand for sustainability.

Every product sold in Canada must feature bilingual English-French labelling, making packaging design inherently more complex than in monolingual markets.

Canada's packaging regulations are among North America's most comprehensive, covering food safety, consumer protection, and environmental impact.

Local Tip

For Canadian businesses: Design bilingual English-French packaging from day one — ensure both languages have equal prominence and legibility.

Comply with CFIA nutritional labelling, allergen priority lists, and the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations. Use the How2Recycle label program for consumer recycling guidance.

Design for Quebec's Bill 96 requirements, which mandate French prominence on all commercial packaging. Factor in provincial EPR fees when selecting packaging materials.

Products and Services Offered by a Packaging Design Agency in Burnaby

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Product Packaging Design

Eye-catching packaging designs that reflect your brand and appeal to your target audience.

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Brand Identity + Packaging

Complete branding and packaging solution ensuring visual consistency from logo to shelf.

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Label Design

Professional label designs for food, beverage, cosmetics, and consumer products.

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Box & Carton Design

Custom box designs with structural engineering and print-ready artwork.

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Packaging Mockups

Photorealistic 3D mockups to visualise your packaging before production.

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Sustainable Packaging Design

Eco-friendly packaging solutions that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.

Packaging Design services pricing breakdown for Burnaby

Pricing varies depending on scope, competitive landscape, and business goals in Burnaby. We tailor every engagement to your specific requirements rather than offering one-size-fits-all packages.

Basic

Custom quote

Single product packaging design, bilingual label design, print-ready files, 2 revision rounds

Professional

Custom quote

Brand identity + packaging, 3D mockups, multiple SKU designs, bilingual compliance

Premium

Custom quote

Full brand + packaging system, structural design, sustainable options, product line rollout

Custom Quote

Get a tailored proposal with transparent pricing for your Burnaby business.

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Benefits of Availing Packaging Design Services for Your Burnaby Business

Shelf Impact — Packaging that grabs attention and drives impulse purchases

Brand Consistency — Unified branding across all product packaging

Customer Experience — Premium unboxing experience builds brand loyalty

Retail Ready — Designs that meet retail partner requirements and standards

Competitive Differentiation — Stand out from competitors on the shelf

Does your Burnaby business need a Packaging Design company?

Burnaby, known as metro vancouver's central city and a major business hub, has a rapidly growing digital economy. Here's why investing in professional packaging design services is essential:

  • Unique packaging increases brand recognition by 30%
Finance and investment platform website design — hero section with bold conversion-focused UI by TML Agency Chandigarh

Get Started with Packaging Design in Burnaby Today

Ready to improve your Burnaby growth strategy? TML Agency offers a free, no-obligation consultation where we'll analyse your current packaging design presence, identify practical opportunities, and outline a plan built around your business goals.

Join the 500+ businesses that have trusted TML with their packaging design needs.

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FAQ

Common Packaging Design company questions from Burnaby.

Do you handle bilingual and trilingual packaging for Metrotown and Crystal Mall retailers?

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Regularly. Most of our Burnaby packaging work includes some combination of English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Punjabi, or Hindi on the primary or secondary packaging.

We design layouts that give each language proper typographic hierarchy rather than squeezing translated copy into English-designed layouts

which tends to feel like an afterthought to native readers and can actively harm purchase intent.

Can you coordinate directly with BC co-packers and printers?

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Yes, and we do it often. We know the Surrey, Delta, Richmond, and Burnaby co-pack and print ecosystem

who handles bilingual runs cleanly, who's flexible on minimums for emerging brands, and who's strongest on specific substrates.

We coordinate print tests, first-run approvals, and substrate validations directly with vendors when clients prefer us to own production, which saves a lot of painful launch-week surprises.

How much does a packaging project cost for a Burnaby CPG brand?

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Pricing depends entirely on your goals, market, and competitive landscape, so we scope every engagement individually rather than publishing set rates.

Tell us what you need on our contact form and we'll send a tailored proposal within one business day.

Do you design for Amazon and Shopify alongside retail?

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Yes. Most Burnaby CPG launches need packaging that works in both physical retail and digital thumbnail environments, which are very different design problems.

We design hero SKUs with strong shelf performance and plan simplified mobile-thumbnail-optimised variants for Amazon A+ content and Shopify product pages — all inside a coherent brand system.

Can you handle compliance details for bilingual labelling and regulatory marks?

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Yes, for CFIA bilingual food labelling, Health Canada NHP compliance, cosmetic INCI requirements, and substrate-specific print considerations. We aren't lawyers final regulatory sign-off sits with your compliance counsel

but we design with the correct requirements in view from the start rather than reopening layouts at the eleventh hour when a regulatory reviewer flags them.

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