FAQs
FAQs
Here are answers to frequently asked questions from our customers. If you don't find the answer you're looking for below, please don't hesitate to contact us! We're here to help.
What is a PSD Mockup?
In technical terms, a PSD mockup is a digital template created using Adobe Photoshop that represents how a product will look in its final form. It is essentially a layered PSD file that uses Smart Objects and other Photoshop features to create a photorealistic representation of the product.
For our mockups, we use 3D to create photorealistic renders of a product, then we assemble many layers into a PSD file to enable you to insert your label and choose the bottle and cap type/color/reflection etc... The goal is to obtain a graphic that looks like a studio-photographed image without going through the trouble of product photography.
What I can use a Mockup for?
You can use our mockups to create better product images!
If you're a designer: Our mockups can greatly help you to elevate the way you present your work to clients. Say you started working on a project to design a whey protein supplement label, you would use Illustrator to design the artwork which is a flat graphic and if you present it that way, it would be hard for your client to visualize and appreciate your work. But if you use our mockups, you can simply place the flat artwork into a Smart-Object and it will be wrapped around the jar. The result will be an image that just looks like a real life photo of the product! This greatly helps the client visualize how the final product will look like with your design.
If you're a business: You can use our mockups to elevate your product images on your site or e-commerce platforms. You would have hired a professional photograph to take neat product images or you would have hired people like us to create enhanced 3D renderings on white/transparent/image backgrounds. Our mockups offer you an alternative and easy way to create better looking products images in minutes and with a fraction of the budget you would have spent on photography or on-demand 3D renderings. Our mockups are really easy to use and require only a basic understanding of Adobe Photoshop. Either you're willing to do it yourself or you have an in-house designer, our mockups are for you!
What software do I need to open/edit your Mockups?
All our Mockups are .PSD files which are Adobe Photoshop compatible. With each Mockup comes an .AI label template which is Adobe Illustrator compatible. We recommend having both softwares installed before purchasing our Mockups.
You must have a basic understanding of how Adobe Photoshop & Adobe Illustrator work.
With each Mockup comes a detailed HOW-TO-USE guide (in PDF format) that walks you through how to use it.
Can I use your Mockups to create Amazon product images?
Yes, our Mockups are made for this purpose: Creating amazing hero image for your Amazon listing.
I can't find a Mockup for my product. Can you create one for me?
Technically, we can create mockups for practically any product. The problem is the production cost: To create one (1) Mockup product like any of the ones listed for sale on our site, the production cost is a 4 figures number in terms of USDs and around 100 hours in terms of labor. That's why it is hard for us or any other creator to justify the upfront investment to create Mockups for products that aren't popular and/or too niche, and we definitely can't invest into creating a mockup only to sell 1 copy to you.
We can't simply just create any Mockup that's been asked of us. But we're open to hear our customers and cater to their needs: If enough people ask for a certain Mockup to be created, there is a high chance that we will do it!
I need custom packaging design/3D renderings for my product. Can I hire you?
Yes. As a design agency, we create and sell digital products in the form of PSD Mockups & packaging templates, and we also work with clients on a project basis: We specialize in packaging/label design & 3D rendering for products. If that’s something that you need help with, please feel free to email us for an inquiry on inquiry@designwarlord.com
N.B. Prices for custom projects (Labor) are different from the listing price of PSD mockups (Digital Product). Professional packaging design & product rendering projects are generally done with a budget of 4 figures or more (USD)
I'm a student/junior designer, I really need one of your Mockups but I'm unable pay for it.
We totally understand and we've been in your shoes before. As a young student or designer and depending on where you live, you might not always have money to spend on digital assets or you might not have access to a payment method such as a credit card or PayPal.
If you really have no way to buy a copy, just send us a message! We'd rather send you a copy for free rather than having you trying to obtain it through those shady pirate sites and supporting them by viewing their dodgy ads.
Are these Mockups AI generated?
No, our Mockups are 100% handmade using a state of the art 3D software, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator. They took us hundreds of man hours to create using our 10+ years experience in the packaging design & product 3D rendering fields.
As of the date of writing (Aug 2024), AI cannot create PSD Mockups. Besides, It would be very presumptuous of us & ethically wrong to try to sell people stuff that they themselves can create using AI. Honestly we don't think that anyone should buy any digital asset that's been created using AI.
Why should I pay for your Mockups when I can find free ones online?
Free mockups can be a helpful starting point, but in almost all cases, their limitations start to show quickly: lower quality, inaccurate packaging dimensions, fewer features, no documentation and not so realistic look. Our mockups on the other hand, are built with the professional designer in mind, offering exceptional quality, accurate packaging dimensions, extensive customization, detailed documentation and a high level of realism that free mockups cannot match.
We do offer a Free Mockup though: 1 lb Whey Protein Jar Mockup | Vol. A1-Pro (Freebie), try it out!
Why is it free? Because we believe in building trust through experience. That's why we offer this Free Mockup – it's the same high quality you'll find in all our products. We want you to feel confident in your future purchase, knowing you're getting the best tools for your design work.
I see that you are listing on Envato Elements, can I find the Mockups listed on your website there?
Not exactly: We offer two mockup options to fit your needs: Lite versions on Envato Elements for streamlined projects, and Pro versions on our website & Creative Market with extended features and customization for those seeking the ultimate design control.