Using AI, I developed an Adobe Illustrator script that generates carton dielines in seconds, automating Graco’s packaging workflow and reducing production time by 88%.

Role: Designer / Developer
Tools: Adobe Illustrator, ExtendScript, AI-assisted coding
Scope: Packaging Systems, Workflow Optimization
Impact: 88% time reduction

Problem

Creating packaging cartons for Graco products required manual calculations, unit conversions, and constant reference to diagrams. Each file could take up to 30 minutes to build, with inconsistencies and errors common across outputs.

  • Manual dimension calculations

  • Inches → millimeters conversion

  • High risk of human error

Solution

I developed an Illustrator script (AI-assisted) that generates accurate carton dielines instantly based on input dimensions—eliminating manual construction entirely.

  • Input → width, depth, height

  • Script generates full dieline structure

  • Standard layout across all outputs

  • Removes need for manual calculation

Impact

  • 88% faster dieline creation

  • Generated in seconds

  • Fully automated

  • Consistent + accurate dimensions

  • Reduced production errors

  • Improved production system through automation

I presented the script in a live demo and onboarded contractors and teammates.

Enabling broader adoption of automated workflows can transform repetitive production tasks into efficient, scalable systems—allowing designers to focus on higher-value creative work.

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