Roastar Design Lab™ 101: Step-by-Step Guide

Absolutely! Let’s go through it together, step by step.

The first step on your epic packaging journey is deciding which product to personalize, whether it's a gusset bag, flat bottom bag, tin can, or a stand up pouch.

You’ll see on this page that there are dozens of patterns to choose from. Check off the filters on the left to narrow down your options. If you see a pattern you like, simply click on the image of the product to be taken to the design step.

If you’d rather start designing from scratch, select “Create Your Own" and choose a product.

In the menu that appears, you can choose to upload your own files or use our Text to Design feature to create images with AI. If you'd rather start designing with text and shapes for now, close this menu. You'll be able to upload files or use the Text to Design feature at any time.

Now that you’re in the Roastar Design Lab™, it’s time to add some serious personality!

Explore the menu on the left to begin your design journey. In Themes, you can choose a different pattern if you wish or keep things simple with a solid color. If your theme allows you to change up the colors, this is the place to run wild.

Want to make your design totally you? Upload your own custom artwork or create something new by using our built-in Text to Design tool. Write out a prompt that's as specific as possible to get the best result, and AI will generate a unique pattern in just a few seconds.

Start getting seriously personalized by adding text and shapes to your 2D canvas — just navigate to Elements or Text in the menu.

Once you click on an element, a toolbar will appear above your design space. With these tools, you can:

• Change the color of the text or shape.

• Adjust the font and line spacing.

• Align elements to the center of the panel.

• Add transparency.

• Crop an image.

• Flip a shape horizontally or vertically.

• Use the color dropper tool to select a color on your design.

• Arrange text on top of a shape.

• Hide, lock, or delete elements.

Want to copy a shape or text box? Right-click on the element to bring up a shortcut menu. From here, you can select "copy," and then bring up the menu again to paste.

Any changes you make to your 2D canvas will automatically appear on the 3D rendering—just click and drag it to get a 360-degree look at your design!

Really, in this step the possibilities are endless. We’re here for all the creative energy you bring!

Finished designing? Take a moment to admire your work (you deserve it). If you'd like to save your work, click “Save” at the top (you'll need to log in or create an account for this feature). You can also checkout as a guest, but we do recommend saving your project so that none of your hard work is lost and you can access the project later.

Adjust the order quantity using the drop-down menu next to the “Review & Order” button, or decide on this detail later in the checkout process. Whether you need a handful of bags for a special event or a bulk order for your big launch, we’ve got you covered.

Design Review

All set? Click “Review & Order.” This next part is your last chance to make sure everything’s perfect! Double-check that your design follows our guidelines and check the agreement boxes. If everything looks good, click “Continue.”

Name Your Project and Add to Cart

Congrats! You’ve reached the final stretch. This is where you can review your product details, adjust your quantity, name your project, and add it to your cart. From there, it’s just a quick hop to checkout. It won’t be long now until your masterpiece comes to life! Check our current lead times.

Roastar Design Lab™ was designed (see what we did there?) to make it easy to create your perfect packaging. With features like AI-generated artwork, ready-to-use patterns, and alignment tools, you can take your packaging from concept to reality with minimal stress and maximum style.

If there are any questions along the way, our customer service team would love to clear up any related questions or concerns. Get in touch by clicking “Chat” in the lower right corner of our website, or if you’re already designing, find the blue circle with a question mark at the bottom of the page.

Ready to create? Head to Roastar Design Lab™ and make something amazing today!