Long Ashes Blog
Every project has a story to tell, here we distill our experiences and creative process.
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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....
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This year's Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) was held in-person on May 12-14, 2021 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). TPE the largest B2B trade show with premium tobacco, CBD and alternative products.To say that we were anxious to get back on an airplane and...