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1. Standard Sizes for Corporate Gift Boxes

Corporate gift boxes are typically designed with ease of storage, cost-effective shipping, and presentation impact in mind. Most IT companies and vendors use standardized formats that align with logistics and vendor packaging systems.

• Small box (6 x 6 x 3 inches)
  Ideal for USB drives, pins, pens, mini diaries, or tech accessories
  Used for giveaways, onboarding tokens, or mailer-friendly campaigns
  Lightweight and economical for large-scale gifting
  
• Medium box (9 x 9 x 4 inches)
  Suitable for mugs, Bluetooth speakers, notebooks, or bundled items
  Common for employee welcome kits, festive hampers, or partner gifts
  Fits into most courier bags without volumetric pricing penalties
  
• Large box (12 x 10 x 4 inches or 12 x 12 x 5 inches)
  Used for multi-item kits—e.g., a combination of apparel, tech, and printed stationery
  Requires more structured inserts and careful inner packaging
  Ideal for client milestone gifts or C-suite gifting
  
• Flat box (A4 or A5 form factor)
  Typically 12 x 9 x 1.5 inches (A4) or 8.5 x 6 x 1.5 inches (A5)
  Used for document kits, premium certificates, brochures, or engraved plaques
  Designed to slide into bags or files without damaging documents
  

2. Typical Stationery Sizes in IT Gifting

Standardized stationery sizes ensure printing ease and compatibility across office, retail, and personal use. Indian IT firms usually stick to ISO formats for consistency.

• Notebooks
  A5 (5.8 x 8.3 inches) – most popular for desk or carry-friendly use
  A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) – for formal use, training, or documentation
  Square (7 x 7 inches) – trendy and casual, often used in wellness kits
  
• Envelopes and folders
  DL (4.3 x 8.6 inches) – fits trifold A4 brochures or personalized notes
  C5 (6.4 x 9 inches) – holds folded A4 documents or smaller certificates
  A4 folders (9 x 12 inches) – for employee onboarding or corporate communication kits
  
• Letterhead
  A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) – universally accepted for formal business communication
  
• Visiting cards
  Standard (3.5 x 2 inches or 89 x 51 mm) – fits all standard card holders
  Square (2.5 x 2.5 inches) – used by creative or startup brands for differentiation
  

3. Shipping and Vendor Considerations

Gift box and stationery sizes are often influenced by logistics and vendor production capabilities. Companies prefer designs that minimize cost and packaging complexity.

• Courier thresholds (like <500g or <1kg brackets) often determine packaging size
  
• Flat or foldable inserts are used to reduce volume without sacrificing presentation
  
• Postal constraints (India Post, Blue Dart, Delhivery) favor sub-14-inch box lengths
  
• Rigid boxes cost more but allow premium finish for C-level gifting
  
• Paper GSM (thickness) is also a size consideration for folders and notepads
  

4. Customization Margins and Branding Areas

Size choices also reflect space needed for logos, taglines, and message integration. Choosing slightly larger sizes allows flexibility in print zones without crowding.

• Leave 0.5-inch safe margin on all sides of small-format items
  
• Allow 2–3 inches of branding area on lids or notebook covers for maximum visibility
  
• For folders, design front panels with space for both logo and contact band
  
• Always factor in bleed and trim areas in print design templates