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Jesse Genet
Co-founder and CEO of Lumi
Video
Shipping with Inner Bags: When and How to Use Them
An inner bag is a cozy piece of packaging that hugs your product before it goes into a poly mailer or box for shipping — get to know your design options and when and how to use them.
Jesse Genet
· Jul 26, 2018
Video
Unboxing Maude
Unboxing modern sex product company, Maude.
Jesse Genet
· Jul 19, 2018
Video
Ecommerce Shipping with USPS
On this episode, CEO and founder of Shippo, Laura Behrens Wu walks you through the latest changes to USPS and how to make the most of it for ecommerce.
Jesse Genet
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Laura Behrens Wu
· Jul 09, 2018
Video
International Shipping 101
International shipping is a big deal! It can seem daunting until you understand how it works. We brought in a shipping genius — Laura Behrens Wu, CEO and founder of Shippo to help us out.
Jesse Genet
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Laura Behrens Wu
· Jul 09, 2018
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Unboxing FabFitFun
See how FabFitFun considered every single detail of their packaging — from tissue paper to stickers — for a viral unboxing experience.
Jesse Genet
· Jul 06, 2018
Video
Four Options for a Glossy Box
To make a box glossy, you have a few options and we're showing you four of them today.
Jesse Genet
· Jun 28, 2018
Video
What is Rotogravure Printing?
It's a type of printing process.
Jesse Genet
· Jun 21, 2018
Video
What is Reverse Logistics?
It's the process of coordinating returns.
Jesse Genet
· Jun 21, 2018
Video
Unboxing Winc
On this episode of Unboxing Things, Jesse unboxes how Winc is using structural design details to create a reliable shipping experience, and is using well executed branding that's as classy as their wine.
Jesse Genet
· May 31, 2018
Video
Unboxing Brandless
On this episode of Unboxing Things, Jesse unboxes how Brandless is using consistent graphical elements to create an intentional experience that emphasizes the value you get from their products.
Jesse Genet
· May 31, 2018
Video
Going on a Last Mile Delivery with Bolt
Last mile delivery is a package's final journey to a customer's doorstep. To get the ins and outs of last mile delivery, we go on a Lumi field trip to visit our friends at Bolt to see how they're using software to optimize a freight shipment for the last mile.
Jesse Genet
· May 25, 2018
Video
What are Dust Flaps?
Dust flaps add a protective barrier to the little openings when you close the lid of a box. They can be on the sides of a lid or even at the base of a box.
Jesse Genet
· May 17, 2018
Video
What are Cherry Locks?
Cherry locks are the side tabs used to tuck in the lid on roll end front tuck boxes. These tabs easily secure a box in place and gives it structure.
Jesse Genet
· May 17, 2018
Video
Outsourcing Shipping for Ecommerce
Learn how pickups, shipping from a warehouse, using a 3PL, and dropshipping can affect how much you spend on time, postage, storage, and your quality control.
Jesse Genet
· May 03, 2018
Video
What is a Gusset?
A gusset is an additional piece of material that makes a container roomier.
Jesse Genet
· Apr 26, 2018
Video
What is an Auto Bottom Box?
An auto-bottom box has interlocking panels at the bottom that cross over each other and connect together when you open the box.
Jesse Genet
· Apr 26, 2018
Video
How to Make Your Packaging More Sustainable
Sustainability is much bigger than recyclability. To truly start to understand the impact of your packaging on the environment ask yourself these four questions.
Jesse Genet
· Apr 19, 2018
Video
Unboxing BarkBox
On this episode of Unboxing Things, Jesse unboxes how BarkBox is taking a simple, three-element approach that keeps the customer experience high, but the costs low.
Jesse Genet
· Apr 12, 2018
Video
Unboxing MM.LaFleur
On this episode of Unboxing Things, Jesse unboxes how MM.LaFleur is using intentional branding and a unique bento style box design to curate an elevated brand experience.
Jesse Genet
· Apr 12, 2018
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Imports and Exports: Behind the Scenes at the Port of Los Angeles
To see the journey of a freight shipment from start to finish, we went to America’s Port — the Port of Los Angeles to see how the process of imports and exports work.
Jesse Genet
· Apr 05, 2018
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Unboxing Rockets of Awesome
On this episode of Unboxing Things, Jesse unboxes how Rockets of Awesome is using whimsical, interactive design details on inside and outside their box to create a fun experience for their target audience — kids.
Jesse Genet
· Mar 29, 2018
Video
Unboxing Parachute Home
On this episode, Jesse unboxes how Parachute Home translates their minimal, natural aesthetic into a premium unboxing experience.
Jesse Genet
· Mar 29, 2018
Video
What is Direct-To-Consumer?
In retail, a direct-to-consumer business works directly with a manufacturer to make their product — sometimes they even make the product themselves! Then, they sell it directly to their end customer.
Jesse Genet
· Mar 22, 2018
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What is Private Label?
Private label products are manufactured by one brand, then rebranded and labeled as another brand — kind of like a sub brand.
Jesse Genet
· Mar 22, 2018
Video
A Recipe for Creating a Memorable Unboxing for Your Ecommerce Business
Great packaging begins with outer packaging, then void fill, and lastly, the product itself. There are different approaches for all three and we're showing you how to make the most of each.
Jesse Genet
· Mar 08, 2018
Video
How to Use Printed Collateral in Ecommerce
On this episode, we show you how brands are using packing slips, note cards, and brochures to increase the value of their product and customer experience, so you can too.
Jesse Genet
· Feb 22, 2018
Podcast
Taking Nobody's Word for It
Lumi founders, Jesse Genet and Stephan Ango discuss raising a $9M Series A.
Jesse Genet
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Stephan Ango
· Feb 20, 2018
Video
What is Kemi?
Kemi board provides a better printing surface than standard raw kraft because it is less porous. With the extra coating, it’s more expensive than standard corrugated but is a great alternative to litho-lamination.
Jesse Genet
· Jan 24, 2018
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