Side View Box Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Behance
This side view box mockup is a quick way to show a mailer box without a photo shoot.
Packaging designers and e-commerce brands tend to get the most out of files like this. Glossy packaging picks up highlights over your art; reduce the highlight layer if your logo gets washed out.
It’s also handy for crowdfunding pages and pitch decks, when the product exists but the packaging hasn’t been printed yet. A matching label or sticker mockup rounds out the set.
This is a free file from a designer on Behance. When you click download you’ll land on their page to grab it.
What you can edit in this Side View Box Mockup
Open it in Photoshop and you can change:
- Label or box artwork, placed through the smart object
- Gloss and highlight layers
- Background colour
How to use the Side View Box Mockup
- Finish the label first, with barcode and small print in place.
- Open the file in Photoshop and double-click the smart object thumbnail in the Layers panel.
- Paste your design, resize it to fill the area, then save (Ctrl/Cmd + S) and close that tab.
- Save a JPG for clients and social media, and keep the PSD for later changes.
Worth remembering: render two colour versions side by side. Clients choose faster when they compare.
Where the Side View Box Mockup works best
- Show a mailer box to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Make two or three colour versions of a gift box design and let the client pick.
- Present product packaging in a client proposal or brand guide.
Quick notes on this mockup
- Made by a designer on Behance. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Check the smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
Browse more free box mockups on Artistic Orbit, with new files added every day.
Questions about this mockup
Is it free for commercial use?
It's free to download, but the licence belongs to a designer on Behance. Check their page: it states whether commercial use is allowed and if attribution is needed.
How do I add my design?
Open the file in Photoshop, double-click the smart object thumbnail, paste or place your artwork in the new tab, save it (Ctrl/Cmd + S) and close. The main file updates on its own.
Which Photoshop version do I need?
A recent Photoshop CC version is best. Older versions can open the file but sometimes have trouble with smart objects and effects.
Can I change the packaging colour?
Usually yes. There is normally a colour layer under the design smart object, so you can change the base colour without touching your artwork.
Why does the download open another website?
We list free files from designers around the web and link to the original page, so a designer on Behance gets the visit and you get the file exactly as they published it.
