Retail Packaging in

Morrisville, NC

Stephen Gould Morrisville offers a comprehensive range of sustainable packaging materials. We pioneered the use of paper foam made from potato starch for Burt’s Bees, a material that is recyclable, compostable, and even edible! Our sustainable options include post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics and paperboard, FSC-certified papers, soy-based and water-based inks, molded pulp, hemp fiber, sugarcane bagasse, and biodegradable films. We help brands achieve sustainability goals while maintaining the quality and visual appeal required for retail success.

Stephen Gould Morrisville partnered with Burt’s Bees to create sustainable packaging that aligns with their “True to Nature” mission. We introduced paper foam made from potato starch, a recyclable, compostable material from renewable resources. Its smooth texture enabled precise brand color printing while meeting strict environmental standards.

Beyond primary packaging, we developed eco-friendly solutions for influencer kits, ecommerce gift sets, and seasonal campaigns using recycled and post-consumer materials. Our designs also accommodate Burt’s Bees’ hand-packing assembly process, ensuring efficiency while maintaining premium presentation.

Read more about this sustainable packaging project in our Case Studies section.

Yes. Stephen Gould Morrisville designs subscription box packaging and unboxing experiences for direct-to-consumer brands. Our partnership with Bespoke Post demonstrates this expertise, —we collaborated on developing in-house product brands including WREN outdoor drinkware and Marcellin kitchen and barware. We handle the complete process from structural design of outer boxes, custom inserts to dividers, tissue and ribbon, product development, and manufacturing coordination. Our subscription box capabilities include maintaining visual consistency across product lines, managing color matching across different SKUs, and coordinating with global suppliers to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

Stephen Gould Morrisville provides complete turnkey product development, from concept to retail-ready products. We handle mockups, material sourcing, prototyping, manufacturing coordination, and quality control to bring your product ideas to life.

Our work with Bespoke Post demonstrates this end-to-end approach. We’ve developed complete product lines including WREN drinkware, outdoor bags, and Marcellin barware, ensuring color consistency across SKUs, solving technical challenges like drinkware sealing systems, and managing global manufacturing timelines.

For startups like Next Medical Design, we create custom packaging solutions from the ground up, optimizing for both product protection and premium shelf presentation.

Morrisville sits in the heart of North Carolina’s Research Triangle, —one of the largest research and technology hubs in the United States. The area is home to major pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, healthcare companies, consumer brands, and a thriving startup ecosystem. Stephen Gould Morrisville serves this diverse community with packaging expertise spanning pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumer products, and technology. Our location provides convenient access to Research Triangle Park (RTP), Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the broader Southeast region, with RDU International Airport nearby for domestic and international coordination.

Yes. We specialize in luxury packaging design for brands that demand elevated presentation. Our work on the Raider Knives project showcases this, we created a custom double-door rigid box that delivers a dramatic unboxing experience.

Our premium packaging capabilities include custom rigid boxes, magnetic closure boxes, soft-touch finishes, foil stamping, embossing and debossing, spot UV coating, and custom inserts in foam, velvet, or molded pulp. We transform product packaging into memorable brand experiences for retail, direct-to-consumer, influencer kits, and limited-edition releases.

Yes. We have extensive experience in beauty and cosmetics packaging, with our Morrisville team working closely alongside our New York City office, which specializes in luxury beauty brands.

Our long-standing work with Burt’s Bees exemplifies our capabilities. We create everything from primary packaging and secondary cartons to retail displays, gift sets, influencer kits, and ecommerce packaging for skincare, makeup, haircare, and personal care brands.

Whether you need sustainable materials for eco-conscious positioning, premium finishes for luxury appeal, or functional designs for hand-packing or automated assembly, we understand what wins on shelf in the competitive beauty market.

We love solving unique packaging challenges. For CandleScience, we transformed their standard zip-lock wax bag into a custom-printed, microwaveable pouch with a spout making their candle-making kits easier to use and more on-brand.

For Burt’s Bees, we introduced paper foam made from potato starch, a sustainable, compostable alternative that met their strict environmental standards. With Bespoke Post, we tackled technical hurdles like drinkware sealing and material compatibility while maintaining perfect color consistency across entire product collections.

Our approach is simple: understand your specific challenge, then get creative with the solution.

Check out more innovative packaging designs in our Case Studies section.

Yes. We work with startups and emerging brands throughout the Research Triangle and beyond. Our work with Next Medical Design is a great example, we developed a custom rigid box from the ground up, combining structural design, foam inserts, and graphics to create packaging that protects their product while making a professional impression.

We understand that growing brands need packaging suppliers who can scale with them. We provide guidance on material selection, cost optimization, and retail requirements to help you launch competitively and grow sustainably.

Yes. Stephen Gould Morrisville creates influencer kits, PR mailers, and product seeding packages that generate buzz and social media engagement. We design packaging specifically for the unboxing moment, —creating share-worthy experiences that influencers want to capture and post. Our influencer kit capabilities include premium rigid boxes, custom inserts, branded tissue and ribbon, personalization options, and coordinated fulfillment. We’ve created influencer packaging for major beauty brands including Burt’s Bees, designing sustainable solutions that align with brand values while delivering memorable unboxing experiences.

Call us at +1 919 547 3700 or submit an inquiry at stephengould.com.

Before we talk, it’s helpful to have some project basics in mind: your product specs (dimensions, weight, how fragile it is), where it’ll be sold (retail, ecommerce, DTC), your brand vibe, any sustainability goals, estimated quantities, and your timeline.

We’ll set up a time to discuss your project and explore the best solutions for your needs. Ask for Sam Sweet when you reach out.