Custom designed packaging service providers ask product manufacturers to send them products for which custom packaging is required. Several options are worked out and presented to the product manufacturer who then chooses one that suits his requirements best. This kind of packaging is generally required for products that have an unusual shape and feel. Custom design packaging services providers take into account factors like aesthetics, durability, marketability, feel and function. Product manufacturers are offered a wide range of materials to choose from. Vinyl, canvas and leather are some of the unusual packaging materials offered for custom design solutions.

For products like books, DVDs, flip charts and the like, presentation slipcases are often used. These slipcases are often custom designed to suit the product and catch the eye of the target customer. Most custom design packaging services providers offer their customers a wide range of the kind of packaging that they deal in. As per customer specifications, several features of different designs are interwoven to create new custom design packaging templates.

Gallant's custom design packaging for books includes tote boxes, specialty folders and binders. These come with interesting features like magnetic closures, lamination of specified textures, and, handles, Velcro or straps as per specifications. Custom CD/DVD packaging includes direct mail folders and presentation kits. Virtual presentations of the final product facilitate choice and inclusion of changes and precede the making of the actual product.