Label Design

Product label design that gets picked up on a crowded shelf.

Regulation-ready, shelf-first product label design for FMCG, food and beverage, beauty, wellness and healthcare brands — designed to win the three-second shelf decision and hold up in production.

Overview

What this practice does — and who it's for.

What it is

Complete product labels — front-of-pack, back-of-pack, dielines and print-ready artwork — designed as a system across every SKU in your range.

Why it matters

Labels are the last thing between your product and a buying decision. Weak labels lose the shelf; over-designed labels break at production. We solve both.

Who it's for

D2C brands launching in modern trade, FMCG teams refreshing legacy ranges, and premium brands entering regulated categories.

Business outcomes

Shelf-standout, compliant, print-ready label artwork that scales across SKUs, languages and channels — with dielines and pre-press coordination handled.

Capabilities

Everything included inside Label Design.

Every capability below is delivered inside this service — no separate engagement, no separate scope.

01

FMCG Labels

Shelf-first labels tuned for modern trade planograms.

02

Food & Beverage Labels

FSSAI-compliant nutrition, ingredient and claim panels.

03

Cosmetic & Beauty Labels

Ingredient, cautions and country-of-origin panels handled correctly.

04

Nutraceutical Labels

Supplement fact panels, dosage and cautionary claims.

05

Bottle & Jar Labels

Wrap-around, front-back, neck and shrink-sleeve labels.

06

Pouch & Sachet Artwork

Flexible pack layouts with print-safe bleed and safe zones.

07

Multi-SKU Label Systems

Range architecture — variant colours, flavour codes, size tiers.

08

Regulatory Panel Design

FSSAI, BIS, Legal Metrology and export-market compliance.

09

Export Labels

US FDA, EU CLP and GCC labelling requirements.

10

Dieline Development

Structural dielines produced with your printer's specifications.

11

Print Coordination

Colour proofing, press supervision and vendor management.

12

Label Mockups

Studio-grade 3D renders for pitch decks and retail buyers.

Problems we solve

The patterns we see — and change.

If you recognise more than two of these, label design is likely the highest-leverage next step for the brand.

  • Your label loses on shelf against cheaper competitors.
  • The nutrition panel keeps breaking FSSAI compliance and costing you print runs.
  • SKUs in the same range look unrelated at 3 metres.
  • The printer keeps sending back artwork with production issues.
  • You've added SKUs and the label system can't scale.
  • Export markets need re-artworked labels and you don't know where to start.
Our process

The eight steps we run every time.

A considered process built for clarity, collaboration, and craft at every step.

01

Discovery

Category, channel, buyer and compliance context defined.

02

Audit

Competitor shelf audit and current-label diagnosis.

03

Strategy

Label architecture — hierarchy, variant coding, brand block.

04

Design

Front and back-of-pack design across SKUs.

05

Compliance

Regulatory panels reviewed against FSSAI, BIS and export rules.

06

Mockups

Studio-grade 3D renders in retail context.

07

Print

Dieline sign-off, colour proofing and press supervision.

08

Support

Ongoing artwork for new SKUs and language variants.

Industries we serve

Sector fluency, not sector limits.

We work across ten primary sectors, each with its own visual language and buying behaviour.

  • Healthcare
  • FMCG
  • Food & Beverage
  • Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Technology
  • Real Estate
  • Luxury
  • Wellness
  • Startups
Why Iksh Studio

A studio built like a consultancy.

Four reasons founders choose Iksh over a freelancer, a large agency or a template — and stay for years.

01

Strategy First

Every project begins with positioning, audience truths and business outcomes — never a moodboard.

02

Research Driven

Founder interviews, category audits and customer signal replace guesswork with evidence.

03

Business Focused

We design for the metric that matters — pricing power, recall, conversion, retention.

04

Long-Term Partner

Most engagements renew. We work as the senior creative layer on your team for years.

Investment

Transparent pricing.
Tailored solutions.

A starting point for scope, timeline and outcome. Every proposal is scoped to your business after a Discovery Call.

🚀 Launch

Launch

For a single-SKU launch.

₹25,000 – ₹55,000

Timeline · 2–3 weeks

  • 1 SKU label design
  • Dieline + print-ready files
  • FSSAI panel setup
  • 1 x 3D mockup
  • 2 revision rounds
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Growth

Growth

For a scaling range in modern trade.

₹75,000 – ₹1,75,000

Timeline · 4–6 weeks

  • Up to 5 SKU label system
  • Variant + flavour coding
  • FSSAI / BIS compliance review
  • Studio-grade mockups
  • Print vendor coordination
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👑 Signature

Signature

For a full portfolio launching in India and export.

Starting from ₹2,75,000

Timeline · 6–10 weeks

  • Full range label system
  • Multi-market compliance (India + export)
  • Multi-language variants
  • Retail buyer pitch mockups
  • End-to-end print management
  • 12-month artwork support
Request a Custom Proposal

Every project is unique. The investment ranges above are indicative and vary depending on project scope, deliverables, timeline and business goals. Final proposals are shared after a Discovery Call.

All prices in INR · GST extra

Need something tailored?

Let's discuss your project and recommend the right solution for your business.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Still unsure? Book a Discovery Call — we'll answer everything specific to your business.

Are your labels FSSAI compliant?+

Yes. Every food and beverage label ships with FSSAI-compliant nutrition, ingredient, allergen and manufacturer panels reviewed to current regulations.

Do you also handle packaging structure, or only the graphic label?+

Labels are our core here. Structural packaging and dieline development for boxes and pouches are part of our Packaging Design service.

How much does professional label design cost in India?+

A single SKU typically ranges ₹25,000–₹55,000. A five-SKU range runs ₹75,000–₹1,75,000. Full portfolios start from ₹2,75,000.

How long does label design take?+

Two to three weeks for a single SKU, four to six for a range, six to ten for a portfolio with compliance and export scope.

Can you design labels for export markets like the US, UK or GCC?+

Yes — US FDA, EU CLP, UK and GCC labelling requirements are handled in Signature and available as an add-on.

Do you provide the printer files?+

Yes. Print-ready PDFs with bleed, safe zones, spot colours and cutter guides — matched to your printer's specifications.

Can you work with our existing printer?+

Absolutely. We coordinate colour proofing and press supervision with any competent print vendor.

What about Legal Metrology and BIS requirements?+

Included in compliance review. Weight, MRP, importer details and country-of-origin panels are handled.

Can you design multi-language labels?+

Yes — English + Hindi is standard; regional and export languages can be added.

Do you design shrink-sleeve labels?+

Yes — we produce distortion-corrected artwork for shrink-sleeve and heat-shrink production.

What about labels for cosmetics and skincare?+

Yes — including ingredient hierarchies, cautions, PAO and country-of-origin panels.

Do you design nutraceutical and supplement labels?+

Yes — supplement fact panels, dosage instructions and disclaimer copy reviewed for Indian regulations.

How many revisions are included?+

Two structured rounds per creative phase; additional rounds billed transparently.

Can you refresh existing labels without a full rebrand?+

Yes — label refreshes are a common Growth-tier engagement.

Do you provide 3D mockups?+

Yes — every tier includes at least one mockup; Signature includes studio-grade renders in retail context.

Can you handle beverage labels — bottles, cans, cartons?+

Yes — silhouette, front label, back label, neck label and closure artwork are handled together.

Do prices include printing?+

No. Print production is quoted separately by the vendor and coordinated by us.

Do you sign NDAs before sharing formulations?+

Yes — mutual NDAs are standard.

What if regulations change after we launch?+

Signature includes a 12-month support window for regulatory updates and small artwork changes.

Where are you based?+

Greater Noida — serving brands across Delhi NCR, Mumbai and export markets remotely.

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