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:

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.

See also...

The product these packages are designed for.