
Out-of-Home Ads
Coca-Cola
Shelf-ready identity for Metrotown, Crystal Mall, and beyond.
Packaging in Burnaby isn't a side output of a brand system โ it's often the front line of the brand. Metrotown and Crystal Mall shelves are crowded with bilingual CPG competing on milliseconds of consumer attention. TML designs brand systems and packaging architecture for Burnaby CPG, F&B, beauty, and consumer brands that work simultaneously on-shelf, on-screen, and across English, Chinese, and Punjabi audiences.
500+ brands ยท 15+ years ยท Senior team only
Quick Answer
Burnaby is one of Canada's densest bilingual retail markets, anchored by Metrotown and Crystal Mall and fed by a network of independent grocers and specialty stores across the city. The consumer walking those aisles is genuinely demanding โ design-literate, fluent in global CPG benchmarks, and quick to skip packaging that feels amateur or culturally disconnected. Competing on that shelf takes more than a logo pasted onto a template pouch.
Packages Designed
Industries Served
Avg Sales Lift
SKUs Designed
TML provides packaging design in Burnaby for businesses that need a practical growth partner, not another generic vendor. Our packaging design services in Burnaby cover strategy, execution, reporting, and ongoing improvement, with recommendations shaped around your market, margins, and buyer journey across British Columbia.
Updated May 2026: Pre-summer hiring and event seasons are lifting demand for social media management and influencer activations. For businesses in Burnaby, this makes packaging design one of the highest-leverage investments right now. TML reviews and refreshes strategies each month to stay aligned with current market conditions. Businesses across this market are accelerating their packaging design investment as digital competition intensifies. TML's strategy team operates in the same timezone and market context as Chandigarh, enabling seamless collaboration and culturally aligned campaigns that resonate with local buyers.
Why Choose TML
Every design decision is stress-tested against real retail shelf conditions โ distance, lighting, adjacent competitors, and split-second consumer attention on a crowded Metrotown shelf.
English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Punjabi packaging produced in parallel โ with proper typographic hierarchy, not English layouts squeezed to make room for translated copy.
Dielines, print specs, substrate knowledge, bilingual regulatory compliance, and direct coordination with BC co-packers and printers โ so files arrive ready to run, not ready to revise.
Packaging designed as a system across hero SKU, line extensions, and future launches โ so your fifteenth product doesn't need a full redesign to fit the family.
Selected Work
Our Process
A proven playbook refined across 500+ engagements. The depth scales to your budget โ the rigour never does.
Research how technology products are packaged in Burnaby and British Columbia, what competitors are doing, and what will make your product stand out on the shelf.
Explore different packaging ideas for your Burnaby product โ trying various colours, layouts, and structures to find what works best for telecommunications shelves in British Columbia.
Create the final design with all the details โ graphics, text, and required information โ so your Burnaby gaming packaging is ready for production in British Columbia.
See how your packaging will look in the real world with 3D mockups, so your Burnaby healthcare business in British Columbia can approve the design with confidence.
Get your packaging printed correctly โ we prepare files and work with printers so your Burnaby education product packaging in British Columbia matches the approved design.
Packaging Design Services in Burnaby
Professional packaging design that helps Burnaby businesses compete on the shelf. We create attractive, practical packaging tailored for technology products in British Columbia, from concept sketches to print-ready files.
Clean, compliant label design for Burnaby businesses entering the market. We create labels that meet regulatory requirements and look great on shelves, helping telecommunications products in British Columbia earn consumer trust.
Practical box and container design for Burnaby businesses. We develop packaging structures that protect your gaming product, look professional, and are affordable to produce for distribution in British Columbia.
Thoughtful unboxing touches that help Burnaby businesses leave a lasting impression. We design inserts, stickers, and packaging details that turn healthcare deliveries in British Columbia into share-worthy moments.
Affordable mockups that show Burnaby businesses exactly how their packaging will look before printing. We create 3D renders so education businesses in British Columbia can review and approve designs with confidence.
Straightforward print coordination that takes the stress out of production for Burnaby businesses. We prepare files and work with printers to deliver retail packaging in British Columbia that matches the approved design.
Packaging Design Agency in Burnaby

Burnaby is one of Canada's densest bilingual retail markets, anchored by Metrotown and Crystal Mall and fed by a network of independent grocers and specialty stores across the city. The consumer walking those aisles is genuinely demanding โ design-literate, fluent in global CPG benchmarks, and quick to skip packaging that feels amateur or culturally disconnected. Competing on that shelf takes more than a logo pasted onto a template pouch.
Our packaging engagements are built around retail reality โ who's picking the product up, how they read it, what the competitive set looks like at arm's length, and how the brand needs to extend to a dozen future SKUs without falling apart. We cover beauty and skincare, F&B and CPG, wellness and supplements, and specialty products where bilingual labelling is not optional but a compliance and audience requirement in parallel.
We work closely with BC-based co-packers and print vendors โ particularly across Surrey, Delta, Richmond, and Burnaby โ because packaging that looks perfect on screen but fails at a specific print run is a common and expensive failure mode. Print tests, first-run approvals, and substrate coordination are built into our scope when clients want us to own the full production line rather than hand off files to an external production manager.

Burnaby is home to thriving technology, film production, retail industries, and each requires a unique packaging design approach. With a diverse economy driven by technology, film production, retail, education, businesses are increasingly turning to digital solutions to stay competitive.
The competitive landscape in Burnaby is evolving rapidly. At TML, we help you navigate this by identifying gaps in your competitors' strategies and positioning your brand where it matters most.
Burnaby and Metro Vancouver packaging options split between Vancouver design studios who bill at Yaletown rates and rarely handle Chinese typography natively, offshore design shops without production-coordination capability, and print-broker-attached design shops focused on throughput over brand strategy. TML combines senior strategic brand work, genuine bilingual typography, and hands-on BC production coordination โ which is a rarer combination than it should be.
A Burnaby-based Taiwanese beverage brand was preparing for a Metrotown-anchored retail launch with a placeholder pouch design and no bilingual compliance review. We rebuilt the packaging system across hero SKU and three line extensions, coordinated print tests with a Delta-based co-packer, and delivered English-Mandarin-Traditional-Chinese labelling that passed CFIA review on first submission. First-quarter sell-through ran 37 percent ahead of the client's baseline forecast.
the typical window a Metrotown shopper gives a new CPG product on shelf
Burnaby's retail shelves โ Metrotown, Crystal Mall, independent grocers across Edmonds and North Burnaby โ are some of the most bilingual and visually competitive in Canada. Packaging that works here has to clear design-literate consumers in both English and Chinese simultaneously, often with Punjabi and Hindi audiences layered on โ all inside the three-to-five second window a typical shopper allocates before moving on.
Packaging Design Expertise in Burnaby
We have designed packaging for over 300 products across British Columbia and beyond.
Packaging design for 50+ industries, from FMCG to luxury goods in Burnaby.
Burnaby clients see an average 25%+ increase in sales after a packaging redesign.
Over 200 SKUs designed with consistent brand identity across British Columbia.
Industries We Serve
Trusted by 500+ businesses
across Burnaby and Metro Vancouver
โTML brought structure and strategy to our packaging design in Burnaby. For the first time, we have predictable, scalable results.โ
โ L. Woodward, Practice Manager at Crestview Dental Group
Verified Google Reviews
350+ reviews
across 2 locations
02/Awards & partnerships




Branding and packaging design is where your product either wins or loses the sale before a word is spoken โ and Town Media Labs designs packaging that wins. For Indian consumer brands competing in FMCG, D2C, and retail, and for Canadian businesses navigating bilingual label requirements, we create packaging that earns shelf space and commands attention. Your packaging is often the first physical interaction a customer has with your brand, and it has to communicate quality, trust, and story in a single glance. Book a free packaging consultation and let's talk about what your product deserves to look like.
Additionally, businesses in Burnaby across technology, film production, retail sectors are increasingly turning to professional packaging design services to stay competitive. Whether you're based near Metrotown, operating in Brentwood Town Centre, or serving customers across Burnaby and Metro Vancouver โ TML Agency delivers tailored packaging design solutions that drive measurable results for Burnaby businesses.
Canada's packaging design market is defined by bilingual labelling requirements, strict regulatory compliance, and growing consumer demand for sustainability. Every product sold in Canada must feature bilingual English-French labelling, making packaging design inherently more complex than in monolingual markets. Canada's packaging regulations are among North America's most comprehensive, covering food safety, consumer protection, and environmental impact.
Canadian packaging design costs range from CAD $3,000 for basic product design to CAD $80,000+ for product line systems. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) mandates bilingual labelling, nutritional facts tables, and allergen declarations on all food products. Canada's Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act governs non-food packaging requirements. Quebec's Bill 96 adds additional French-language requirements for products sold in Quebec. Canada's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs in multiple provinces require packaging producers to fund recycling.
Canadian bilingual packaging requirements are not optional โ non-compliant products face seizure at the border and fines. The regulatory complexity means that packaging design in Canada requires regulatory expertise alongside creative skills. Canadian consumers rank sustainability as a top-three purchasing factor, and Canada's EPR programs create financial incentives for packaging designers to minimise material use and maximise recyclability.
Local Tip
For Canadian businesses: Design bilingual English-French packaging from day one โ ensure both languages have equal prominence and legibility. Comply with CFIA nutritional labelling, allergen priority lists, and the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations. Use the How2Recycle label program for consumer recycling guidance. Design for Quebec's Bill 96 requirements, which mandate French prominence on all commercial packaging. Factor in provincial EPR fees when selecting packaging materials.
Eye-catching packaging designs that reflect your brand and appeal to your target audience.
Complete branding and packaging solution ensuring visual consistency from logo to shelf.
Professional label designs for food, beverage, cosmetics, and consumer products.
Custom box designs with structural engineering and print-ready artwork.
Photorealistic 3D mockups to visualise your packaging before production.
Eco-friendly packaging solutions that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
Modernising existing packaging while retaining brand recognition.
Coordinating with printing vendors to ensure quality output from design to delivery.
Pricing varies depending on scope, competitive landscape, and business goals in Burnaby. We tailor every engagement to your specific requirements rather than offering one-size-fits-all packages.
Basic
C$1,200 โ C$3,500/product
Single product packaging design, bilingual label design, print-ready files, 2 revision rounds
Professional
C$3,500 โ C$9,000/product
Brand identity + packaging, 3D mockups, multiple SKU designs, bilingual compliance
Premium
C$9,000 โ C$25,000+
Full brand + packaging system, structural design, sustainable options, product line rollout
Custom Quote
Get a tailored proposal with transparent pricing for your Burnaby business.
Shelf Impact โ Packaging that grabs attention and drives impulse purchases
Brand Consistency โ Unified branding across all product packaging
Customer Experience โ Premium unboxing experience builds brand loyalty
Retail Ready โ Designs that meet retail partner requirements and standards
Competitive Differentiation โ Stand out from competitors on the shelf
Increased Perceived Value โ Great packaging makes products feel premium
Sustainability Appeal โ Eco-friendly packaging attracts conscious consumers
Print Efficiency โ Optimised designs reduce production costs
Choosing the right packaging design partner in Burnaby is a critical decision. Here are key factors to consider when evaluating packaging design agencies in British Columbia:
Burnaby, known as metro vancouver's central city and a major business hub, has a rapidly growing digital economy. Here's why investing in professional packaging design services is essential:
FSSAI-compliant packaging for food and drink products.
Luxurious, brand-aligned packaging for skincare, makeup, and beauty products.
Branded shipping boxes and mailers for online businesses.
Mass-market consumer goods packaging designed for shelf impact.
Premium packaging with special finishes, embossing, and high-end materials.
Eco-friendly packaging using recycled and biodegradable materials.
Burnaby has a diverse economy driven by technology, film production, retail, education, healthcare, gaming, telecommunications. Here's how TML serves Burnaby's key sectors:
Tailored packaging design strategies for Burnaby's technology sector โ from audience targeting and content creation to performance tracking and ROI optimisation.
Tailored packaging design strategies for Burnaby's film production sector โ from audience targeting and content creation to performance tracking and ROI optimisation.
Tailored packaging design strategies for Burnaby's retail sector โ from audience targeting and content creation to performance tracking and ROI optimisation.
Tailored packaging design strategies for Burnaby's education sector โ from audience targeting and content creation to performance tracking and ROI optimisation.
Tailored packaging design strategies for Burnaby's healthcare sector โ from audience targeting and content creation to performance tracking and ROI optimisation.
Tailored packaging design strategies for Burnaby's gaming sector โ from audience targeting and content creation to performance tracking and ROI optimisation.
Tailored packaging design strategies for Burnaby's telecommunications sector โ from audience targeting and content creation to performance tracking and ROI optimisation.
Ready to improve your Burnaby growth strategy? TML Agency offers a free, no-obligation consultation where we'll analyse your current packaging design presence, identify practical opportunities, and outline a plan built around your business goals.
Join 500+ businesses across Canada who have trusted TML with their packaging design needs.
Get a Free ConsultationFAQ
Regularly. Most of our Burnaby packaging work includes some combination of English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Punjabi, or Hindi on the primary or secondary packaging. We design layouts that give each language proper typographic hierarchy rather than squeezing translated copy into English-designed layouts โ which tends to feel like an afterthought to native readers and can actively harm purchase intent.
Yes, and we do it often. We know the Surrey, Delta, Richmond, and Burnaby co-pack and print ecosystem โ who handles bilingual runs cleanly, who's flexible on minimums for emerging brands, and who's strongest on specific substrates. We coordinate print tests, first-run approvals, and substrate validations directly with vendors when clients prefer us to own production, which saves a lot of painful launch-week surprises.
Single-SKU packaging projects typically run CAD $4,000 to $10,000 for design, dielines, and print-ready artwork. Full brand-system engagements with identity, multi-SKU packaging architecture, and guidelines usually run CAD $18,000 to $60,000 depending on complexity. We scope transparently against SKU count, language requirements, and production coordination scope.
Yes. Most Burnaby CPG launches need packaging that works in both physical retail and digital thumbnail environments, which are very different design problems. We design hero SKUs with strong shelf performance and plan simplified mobile-thumbnail-optimised variants for Amazon A+ content and Shopify product pages โ all inside a coherent brand system.
Yes, for CFIA bilingual food labelling, Health Canada NHP compliance, cosmetic INCI requirements, and substrate-specific print considerations. We aren't lawyers โ final regulatory sign-off sits with your compliance counsel โ but we design with the correct requirements in view from the start rather than reopening layouts at the eleventh hour when a regulatory reviewer flags them.
Get a Quote
Tell us about your goals โ we'll reply within one business day with next steps.
Verified Credentials & Sources
Independently rated and certified across the platforms our work runs on โ verifiable on the source directories below.
Read More
Industries We Serve
Organic traffic: 10,000โ15,000 visits/month by month 12
Read case study โE-Commerce / Outdoor & LifestyleGoogle Shopping revenue: 3โ5x in 7 months
Read case study โProfessional ServicesConsultation requests: 1.8โ2.5x in 8 months
Read case study โGet a free consultation for your packaging design needs. No obligations โ just expert advice tailored to your Burnaby business.
500+ brands ยท 15+ years ยท Senior team only

Talk to a strategist
Free 30-minute call. No obligations. Just answers.