Packaging The Shadowbox
While making merchandise for my art vendor booth, I created my Automatic Shadowboxes to offer a higher-value product than traditional prints or stickers. However, these pieces were lacking context as products and needed a package to complete their booth presence - so I designed these solutions!
Stage 1: Concepting
To develop a concept for the form of the package, I made a slew of different sketches incorporating different aesthetics.
My main priorities were:
Will it fit the sale location (a vendor booth / artist display)?
Does it enhance the product's perceived value?
How expensive is it to make?
Is the design practically useful or reusable?
Theme Idea 1:
Clean Digital
Theme Idea 2:
CMYK Punk
Theme Idea 3:
Upscale Luxury
Stage 2: Prototyping
By lasercutting box nets, I was able to quickly prototype different designs. I experimented with different materials, but eventually settled on a cardstock photo paper and thin chipboard as most suitable for this application.
Stage 3: Final Designs
The first design I finalized is a sturdy chipboard box with kerfed edges. This design is useful for giving the product a strong presence while maximizing protection from rough handling.
The other design I settled on is a simpler sleeve box that emphasizes economy and packability. This version is simpler to produce and transport, and can be easily assembled on-site.
