How to brief cell dividers in a rigid box when a Canadian corporate gift holds several loose items
How do I brief cell dividers in a rigid gift box for a Canadian corporate gift?
A: List each item's size and orientation, the number of cells, how high the divider should sit, and the direction each item is removed, and say whether the divider is part of this order, before a rigid-box sample is made. Rigid/gift boxes typically take 15–45 days, depending on specifications. Zhongshan Boya Color Printing Co., Ltd. (BOYA Printing), based in Xiaolan, Zhongshan, Guangdong, makes color boxes, corrugated color cartons and handmade rigid gift boxes.
Key points
Measure every loose item, including caps and anything that sticks out, and say whether it stands, lies flat or sits on its side.
Write the cell count, the size of each cell, the divider height and the removal direction.
Say whether the paper divider is in this order. Inserts are quoted separately from the box.
A white sample checks fit before artwork is printed.
MOQ from 1,000 pcs, depending on product and process.
We reply to inquiries within 24 hours.
One box, several loose items — what to measure
A corporate gift for a Canadian office, dealer or client often holds more than one loose item in the same rigid box: a bottle and two small tins, a notebook with a pen and a small jar, or a similar mix. The factory cannot guess those sizes from a lifestyle photo.
Write down, for each item:
Length, width and height, plus weight if it is heavy enough to need a stronger board or a tighter cell.
Orientation in the box: standing, lying flat or on its side.
Parts that stick out, such as a cap, a clip or a handle, and any wrap or sleeve that will still be on the item when it is packed.
Clearance you want around the item, so it can be taken out without tearing the divider.
If a product size is still changing, say so. A divider cut to an old size usually has to be made again.
This article is about briefing the divider inside one box. Choosing lid-and-base versus book-style when several SKUs share one insert is a separate decision.
How to describe cell count, height and removal direction
The brief should let the factory draw a plan of the cells, not just a picture of the closed box.
Cell count and layout. Say how many cells you need and how they are arranged — for example one large cell beside two smaller cells, or a simple row of equal cells. A sketch or a marked photo helps, but the numbers still have to be written down.
Cell size. Give the inside length, width and depth of each cell, or give the item size plus the clearance you want. Do not leave the factory to "make it fit."
Divider height. Say whether the divider sits flush with the top of the base, stops short so the lid can close, or is lower so the items are easy to lift. A divider that is too tall can stop a lid from closing; one that is too short may not hold a tall item.
Removal direction. State whether each item lifts straight up, slides out toward the front, or is taken out after a lid or cover is opened. That choice changes where the walls sit and whether a cell needs an open face.
Divider construction. Paperboard cell dividers and slotted cards are common in handmade rigid gift boxes. If you already know you want a card divider rather than a formed tray, write that down. If you are not sure, say so and send the products so the structure can be checked on a sample.
Graphic and structural packaging design are available if you do not yet have a dieline. See handmade rigid gift boxes for the product range, and lid-and-base or book-style boxes if you already have a structure preference.
Divider as part of the order vs quoted separately
Inserts are quoted separately from the box. The brief should say whether the cell divider is part of this order, or whether you will supply it, or whether an empty box should be sampled so the divider can be decided later.
If the divider is part of this order, also say:
how many divider styles you need (one shared layout, or a different layout for each gift combination);
the quantity of boxes and the quantity of dividers, if they are not one-for-one;
whether the divider is wrapped or printed, or left as plain board.
Do not send a price target. The factory will quote the box and the insert as separate lines.
Sampling and lead time
A white sample is a practical way to check that the cells fit the real items and that the lid still closes. Physical product samples, or accurate size sets, make that check possible. A sample based on a photo alone often has to be remade once the products arrive.
Typical production lead times, depending on specifications: color boxes typically 7–15 days; folding cartons typically 10–25 days; rigid/gift boxes typically 15–45 days; tea, wine/liquor and mooncake boxes typically 15–30 days; displays typically 10–20 days. Those ranges are production time, not ocean transit.
A wider opening brief for gift-set work is covered in what to put in an opening rigid-box brief. This page stays on the divider. Timing for a 2027 corporate gift program is a separate question; this article does not cover when to start that project.
BOYA at a glance
Core products: color boxes, corrugated color cartons and handmade rigid gift boxes; packaging graphic design, logo design, business card design and structural packaging design are also available.
Certified to ISO 9001, FSC (FSC-C157096) and ONE (formerly GMI); in-house burst and compression testing (in-house, not third-party certification).
128 people, about 20,000 m² and 4 printing presses at the Xiaolan, Zhongshan factory. Lid-and-base boxes run on 4 fully automatic Hongming rigid-box machines (6 heads, about 60,000 boxes per day combined), and the factory is equipped with an automatic book-style box line.
MOQ from 1,000 pcs, depending on product and process.
Typical lead times, depending on specifications: color boxes 7–15 days; folding cartons 10–25 days; rigid/gift boxes 15–45 days; tea, wine/liquor and mooncake boxes 15–30 days; displays typically 10–20 days.
To start, send each item's size and orientation, the cell count and layout, divider height and removal direction, whether the divider is in this order, and the quantity per design. Call +86 189 2812 5102, email denny@byprintings.com, or use our contact page. We reply to inquiries within 24 hours. Factory visits are welcome by appointment. More on the factory: About BOYA.
FAQ
Are the dividers included in the box price?
Inserts are quoted separately from the box. The brief should say whether the cell divider is part of this order.
How long do rigid gift boxes usually take?
Rigid/gift boxes typically take 15–45 days, depending on specifications. That range is production time, not ocean transit.
Can several items share one divided box?
Yes, if the size and orientation of each item are written down so the cells fit. This article is about briefing the divider, not about choosing lid-and-base versus book-style across SKUs.
Reviewed by Denny Mo. Last updated: 2026-11.
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