Tin Packaging Design & Innovation

The World's Best Custom Tin Packaging & Seasonal Gift Design

Silver Crane, where imagination meets innovation...

Innovation drives everything we do — from our in-house design studio of 12 talented artists to the creation of standout seasonal food gifts. We don’t just follow trends; we set them, blending creative vision with commercial insight to deliver tin packaging that excites, endures, and enhances the gifting experience. For us, a tin is never just a container — it’s an experience that enhances every seasonal gift.

Design and Innovation

Custom Tin Packaging Design Process

From initial concept to commercial success, our tin packaging design process will bring your vision to life. We constantly strive for innovation, creating multi-sensory experiences through tin packaging design that encompass touch, sound and more.

Step 1

Concept Design

We develop original concepts, respond to your briefs, or collaborate using existing brand assets and licenses.

Step 2

3D Visuals

Using advanced technology, we produce detailed 3D visuals and prototypes to bring your design to life.

Step 3

Finished Artwork

Our expert design studio creates meticulous, high quality artwork with exceptional colour accuracy and striking visual impact, ensuring every element is production-ready and meets the highest quality standards.

Step 4

Proofing and Samples

Our stringent quality assurance processes rigorously check final artwork and physical samples, ensuring an impeccable finish every time.

In-house Design Studio

Our in-house design studio is where creativity and innovation come to life. With a team of 12 talented artists, we develop standout tin concepts every day — blending imagination, technical skill, and commercial insight to create designs that truly captivate. We’re passionate about pushing boundaries and turning ambitious ideas into reality. From eye-catching visuals to functional packaging, we focus on every detail — ensuring your product not only looks exceptional but performs in-store. Using advanced 3D rendering and in-house prototyping with two high-spec 3D printers, we help you visualise each concept from the earliest stages — making it easier to share ideas, build excitement, and move forward with confidence.

Innovation and Style

Our meticulous attention to detail and technical know-how bring every design to life — often so realistic, they’re mistaken for the final product. We think outside the ‘tin,’ combining unique materials, textures, and finishes to create tin packaging that surprises and delights. Passionate about quality and innovation, we deliver standout designs that leave a lasting impression.

Movement and sound

We were the first to introduce the rotating musical carousel tin to market — now a seasonal favourite! Today, we continue to lead the way, blending digital innovation with traditional mechanical techniques to create tins that continue to push creative boundaries — designing seasonal gifts that entertain, engage, and surprise.

Beyond the Tin: Complete Retail Packaging

From sleeves and swing tags to display trays and cartons, we offer complete packaging support to ensure your tin product is store-ready. We also design pallet trays and configurations to maximise efficiency during transit and storage — so your tins arrive safely and beautifully presented. Our end-to-end approach covers every detail, helping your seasonal food gifts stand out on shelf and align seamlessly with your brand. Whether you’re launching something new or refreshing a best-seller, our tailored packaging options bring impact, cohesion, and confidence to every product.

Award-Winning Tin Packaging Design

Some of our latest tin design awards

Shapes and Tooling

Distinctive and intricate shapes define Silver Crane tins. From finely detailed, unconventional houses to 3D characters complete with accessories, our 40-year archive offers a wide range of designs to choose from. And if you can’t find exactly what you need, we’ll bring your vision to life—there are no limits to what we can create!

Tin Packaging Design and Innovation