Client Appreciation Gift Boxes: How to Choose, Brand and Send Them
A good client appreciation gift box holds two or three useful items, comes in your brand colour and has your logo on the lid. For most client gift sets, start with the Large Magnetic Folding Gift Box, 13.8 × 9.1 × 3.9 in. Order about two months before you plan to send.
What should go in a client appreciation gift box?
Pick things people use at work or at home. Fewer, better items beat a box full of small ones.
| Budget per gift (contents) | Ideas | Box to look at |
|---|---|---|
| Small | A good pen, a notebook, or specialty coffee | Pen gift box or small magnetic gift box |
| Medium | Candle and chocolates, tumbler and tea, desk accessories | Medium magnetic gift box |
| Larger | A curated set of 3–4 items, a throw blanket, a hamper | Large ribbon gift box or extra large gift box |
Most two- or three-item sets land in the Large Magnetic Folding Gift Box. Measure the items together before you decide.
How do you make client gifts look planned?
- Use one colour for every box. The 13-colour magnetic gift box makes it easy to match your brand.
- Put your logo on the lid. Gold or silver foil stands out on dark boxes. Black or white foil works on light ones.
- Add filler and a card. Shredded paper filler keeps items in place. A handwritten card does the rest.
How does ordering branded client gift boxes work?
- Pick a box and order at least 20 per size and colour.
- Upload your logo and approve the digital proof.
- Logo boxes dispatch from China 2–5 business days after approval.
- Transit to the U.S. takes 20–30 business days by Expedited Sea Freight, or 30–40 by Sea Freight. Duties are included at checkout.
The boxes ship flat to one address. Your team packs and sends the gifts from the office.
What does a two-month sending plan look like?
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Agree the client list and budget per gift. Add 10% for new clients during the year. |
| Weeks 1–2 | Choose the items, measure them together, then pick the box size. |
| Week 2 | Order the boxes, upload your logo and approve the proof. |
| Weeks 3–9 | Boxes dispatch and ship by Expedited Sea Freight (allow about two weeks more for Sea Freight). Order the gift items in the meantime. |
| Packing day | Set up the boxes, add filler, items and a card, then post or hand-deliver. |
What makes a client gift look rushed?
- Small items rattling around in a large box. Use filler or go down a size.
- A logo that covers the whole lid. Keep it to about one third of the lid width.
- Generic printed cards. A short handwritten note matters more than the item list.
- Different box colours for different teams. One colour reads as one company.
Selling your own products? See our custom logo boxes for small businesses.
Client appreciation gift box FAQ
How many boxes do we need to order?
At least 20 per size and colour. Many teams order extra for clients who come on during the year. Flat boxes store easily.
Can you ship gifts to each client for us?
No. We ship empty gift boxes to one address per order.
Which logo finish looks best on a client gift box?
Gold or silver foil on a black, navy or white box. Full-colour UV printing suits logos with gradients or several colours.
Can different clients get different box colours?
Yes, as long as each size and colour reaches the 20-box minimum.
Next step
Start with the Large Magnetic Folding Gift Box in your brand colour, or compare all corporate gift boxes. Sending to a long client list, or not sure which size fits? Request a quote with your item sizes and quantity.
Related: corporate gift boxes buying guide and when to order Christmas gift boxes.
