Hero banner for PackQueen Shopify migration and redesign featuring packaging box held in hands highlighting the shift from a restrictive system to a flexible Shopify store with custom features, faster speed, and refreshed brand presence

Shopify migration & redesign for packaging retailer: PackQueen

From a restrictive system to a flexible Shopify store with custom features, faster speed, and a refreshed professional brand presence

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Project summary

PackQueen needed a more reliable and scalable ecommerce platform to support their growing product range and daily order volume. This project focused on migrating the store to Shopify and setting up a cleaner, easier-to-manage system that supports smoother checkout, faster updates, and ongoing business growth.

Who this project is relevant for

This project is a good fit for ecommerce businesses that:

  • Are moving from an older or restrictive platform to Shopify
  • Need a more reliable system for managing products and orders
  • Want a smoother checkout experience for customers
  • Are preparing for ongoing growth and higher order volumes

Before & after: PackQueen’s e-commerce transformation

From platform limitations and an outdated design to a flexible Shopify store with modern branding, faster performance, and advanced features

PackQueen’s old website before redesign showing outdated design and platform limitations that restricted flexibility and performance

Before

PackQueen’s redesigned Shopify homepage with modern branding, improved speed, and advanced eCommerce features for a smoother shopping experience

After

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Featuring the Packqueen logo and packaging products, representing Australia’s leading sustainable packaging manufacturer and retailer

About Packqueen

Founded in 2007, PackQueen is Australia’s leading online packaging company. Based in Melbourne, they design and manufacture a huge range of locally made, sustainable packaging, from gift boxes and mailers to food packaging and custom-printed solutions.

With over 4,000 products online and 90,000+ customers nationwide, PackQueen has become the go-to packaging partner for businesses of all sizes, from local makers to global brands.

Visit Packqueen Shopify store

A refreshed, polished and professional design that elevates brand perception and builds customer trust

Refreshed PackQueen Shopify homepage featuring a polished, professional design that enhances brand presentation and user engagement

Project goals & challenges

PackQueen’s previous setup was becoming harder to manage as the business grew. The platform limited flexibility and made it more difficult to maintain a smooth experience for both customers and the internal team.

The goal of the project was to migrate the store to Shopify and create a more stable, user-friendly foundation that could support daily operations and future growth without unnecessary complexity.

Services and capabilities delivered

  • Shopify migration service
  • Store setup and theme configuration
  • Product, customer, and order data migration
  • Checkout and payment setup
  • Performance and usability improvements

Mobile-first performance prioritising speed and usability that lets busy business owners place orders anytime, anywhere

PackQueen Shopify Home page above and below the fold on mobile view demonstrating mobile-first performance that prioritises speed, usability, and seamless shopping across all devices
PackQueen Shopify Product Detail page mobile views demonstrating mobile-first performance that prioritises speed, usability, and seamless shopping across all devices
PackQueen Shopify store mobile menu demonstrating mobile-first performance that prioritises speed, usability, and seamless shopping across all devices

Quick and easy checkout with simplified steps that make buying packaging faster and more enjoyable

PackQueen Shopify checkout process showing a quick, simplified experience from sliding cart to mobile checkout, reducing drop-offs and improving conversions
PackQueen Shopify checkout process showing a quick, simplified experience from sliding cart to mobile checkout, reducing drop-offs and improving conversions
PackQueen Shopify checkout process showing a quick, simplified experience from sliding cart to mobile checkout, reducing drop-offs and improving conversions

Results

The new Shopify store gives PackQueen a more reliable and scalable platform that supports both customers and internal workflows. Customers can browse products and complete purchases more smoothly, while checkout is clearer and easier to use.

On the backend, the team now has better control over products, orders, and updates, making day-to-day management simpler and more efficient. The new setup provides a solid foundation for ongoing growth as order volumes increase.

Key outcomes

  • A more stable and scalable Shopify store
  • Smoother checkout experience for customers
  • Easier product and order management
  • Improved performance and usability
  • A platform built to support future growth

Inspired by PackQueen’s transformation?

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