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 customize, whether it's a sleek flat bottom bag, a classic tin can, or one of our gorgeous gusset bags.

You’ll see on this page that there are dozens of seasonal, holiday, and everyday patterns to choose from. Check off the filters on the left to narrow down your options. If you’d rather skip the themes and start designing from scratch, select “Upload your own design” or “Create an AI design.”

If you see a theme you like, simply click on the image of the product to be taken to the design step.

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 AI tool. AI can generate an entire pattern, an image, or even a logo 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 so you can change colors, adjust the font, or center your shape exactly. You can also hide or delete elements, lock them in place, or arrange your text so it’s on top of your shape.

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). Then, click “Save Project” at the top, which will require you to log in or create an account. If you’d rather skip that, just check out as a guest.

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!

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 on our website, or if you’re already designing, find the blue question mark at the bottom of the page.

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