We’re a brand identity and packaging design studio.
We help beauty and wellness brands transform their products into elevated display pieces that stand out from the noise, warrant a prestige price point, and build their brand with a loyal community through our Brand Story & Packaging Intensive.
Packaging is the first impression of your brand.
The way it looks sets an expectation and feeling about your products and that feeling is what leads people to choose what to buy.
We turn that first impression into one that leads your customers to choose your brand again—and again.
Through distinct design, thoughtful product and brand messaging, and premium materials we help you attract attention, signal quality and build trust
OUR PROCESSBrand Story & Packaging Design Intensive
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We begin by reviewing your brand to understand what’s working well and what will make the biggest difference in elevating your products.
We look at the visual elements as well as your messaging, including how you talk about your products, ingredients, and founder story. These details build trust and credibility.
We evaluate what your competitors are doing and how your products compare. From there, we define the key areas that need development in the next stages.
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Drawing on insights from the evaluation stage, in this phase, we move from recommendations to real design concepts so you can see how your new packaging will look and feel.
At the same time, we refine how your brand is communicated through thoughtful visual storytelling and messaging.
From highlighting product benefits to expressing the founder’s story, every element is designed to build trust and connect customers to the lifestyle your brand represents.
We also consider the unboxing experience and offer ideas for customizations, premium materials, and finishes that give your product an edge.
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After reviewing the design directions, we meet for a collaborative workshop to discuss the concepts together. We talk through what resonates most, refine the messaging and packaging approach, and align on the strongest direction for your brand.
This session helps us make clear decisions before moving into the next phase, where the chosen concept is developed and refined.
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Once we establish a path forward, we refine every detail of your product’s packaging so it looks elevated, and makes your customers excited about your brand.
We deep dive into your product messaging to make sure you have a scalable structure in place that grows with you as you expand the line.
We guide you in picking vendors and suppliers choosing sustainable materials and American manufacturing whenever possible which customers love.
The result is beautiful, high-quality packaging design and branding that levels up your brand’s look, feel, and story in a way that will drive your sales, attract new customers, build LTV and retail opportunities.
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In this phase your product’s new packaging becomes real. We take your design from a flat digital art file to a premium, physical product.
Now that the design is completed and ready to print, we give you production-ready files that you can take to our recommended vendors. Then we guide you through the printing and proofing process to ensure you avoid costly mistakes and that your product is ready for the world.
We help beauty and wellness create successful products and build their brands.
+ EXPAND INTO RETAIL & SPA ENVIRONMENTS
+ BUILD A LOYAL CUSTOMER BASE
+ SCALE THEIR BUSINESS + INCREASE SALES
+ BE SUSTAINABLE & ECO FRIENDLY
+ GET NOTICED ONLINE & IN STORES
Who We Are
Hello!I’m Sarah the founder of RM8. I wanted to create a design studio focused on thoughtful, well-crafted packaging.
As a creative director with over 20 years of experience working with leading brands in fashion, beauty, and music, I’ve developed a strong understanding of how design helps brands stand out, sell, scale, and be culturally relevant. I’ve led projects spanning brand identity, packaging design, and visual campaigns for brands like Apple & Dior.
Packaging has always been one of my favorite mediums. I studied traditional graphic design and printing techniques early on, which shaped my appreciation for the craft of packaging and production.
Today, I bring that experience to emerging beauty and wellness brands, helping them develop packaging that feels distinctive, credible, and built to grow with their business.
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