Picture this: I get a phone call from an amazing potential client. They’ve seen our work at Cigar Package Design, and they’re excited to collaborate. We're talking vision, creative energy, passion. Then comes the pause… "Would you be willing to sign an NDA?" Without hesitation, I say,...
By Humberto Areas, Creative Director at Cigar Package Design While walking the show floor at PCA 2025 in New Orleans, I had the pleasure of catching up with two longtime friends and collaborators in the cigar industry—Reinier Lorenzo of HVC Cigars and Yasser Reyes of Villiger De Nicaragua. These conversations always leave me inspired, and...
By Humberto Areas, Creative Director at Cigar Package Design One of the many highlights of PCA 2025 in New Orleans was reconnecting with Reinier Lorenzo of HVC Cigars—a friend, a creative partner, and someone whose passion for cigars is evident in everything he does. Reinier and his sister, Josefa Vega, have been...
By Humberto Areas, Creative Director at Cigar Package Design The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show 2025 brought the cigar world together in the vibrant city of New Orleans from April 11–14, and once again, we at Cigar Package Design had the honor of partnering with Villiger North America on their latest booth presentation. A Refined...
By Humberto Areas, Creative Director at Cigar Package Design There are moments at the PCA Trade Show that remind us why this industry is unlike any other. One of those moments took place this year at the unveiling of Plasencia Cigars’ newest creation: Alma Del Cielo—a cigar...
By Humberto Areas, Creative Director at Cigar Package Design This April, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show returns to New Orleans, and for me, it feels like coming full circle. The last time I stepped foot in the Big Easy for PCA (then called IPCPR) was back in 2015. It’s...
A Journey Back to My Roots and How Authenticity Shapes Exceptional Cigar BrandingEarlier this year, I had the opportunity to travel back to Estelí, Nicaragua—one of the world’s most renowned hubs for premium cigars. But for me, this was more than just a business trip....
At Cigar Package Design (CPD), our mission is simple but powerful: We Help People Build Cigar Brands. Every project we take on has a story, and sometimes, those stories remind us exactly why we do what we do. Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with a passionate...
After attending the Total Product Expo 2023 (TPE23) in Las Vegas, NV, I'm excited to share with you the top 10 cigar packaging design trends for 2023. The packaging of a cigar is as important as the cigar itself, and with these new design trends, cigar packaging...
As we enter 2023, the world of packaging design is expected to see a significant shift in color trends. From bold and bright to soft and muted, this year's color palette is all about making a statement and creating a unique visual experience for consumers....