Method for providing absorbent paper products and packaging therefor having coordinated consumer-specified features

This invention describes a method where a consumer can customize an absorbent paper product, such as a facial tissue, and its packaging. The consumer sends graphic designs to a supplier over a network. The supplier then shows the consumer various product designs for the paper product and package designs for its container, which can be organized into visually coordinating categories, and then produces the customized product and packaging based on the consumer's selections.