Andreas Kioroglou, the founder of the design studio Matadog Design spent two years creating a shoe box that is more functional than those often offered by brands, while simultaneously being much less wasteful.
The shoe box comes in a square form, but that square is made up of modular prisms that can be adjusted into different positions. These shapes allow for the shoes to be easily portable, and can also be used as indefinite storage options for them. The box can also be converted into a carry bag or a shoulder bag, ensuring that it can easily be transported from place to place.
This re-imagined shoe box design uses 57% less cardboard than its more common counterparts, and also takes up 50% less space.
Waste-Reduction Shoe Boxes
Matadog Design Has Created a More Eco-Friendly Shoe Box
Trend Themes
1. Modular Packaging - The use of modular prisms in packaging design allows for customizable and versatile storage solutions.
2. Sustainable Packaging - Reducing the amount of cardboard and space in shoe boxes presents opportunities for eco-friendly packaging solutions.
3. Multi-purpose Packaging - Designing packaging that can transform into carry bags or shoulder bags opens up possibilities for convenient and practical storage options.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - The fashion retail industry can benefit from adopting waste-reduction shoe boxes to enhance product packaging and sustainability initiatives.
2. E-commerce - Online retailers can explore using modular and sustainable packaging solutions to reduce waste and optimize shipping efficiency.
3. Product Design - The product design industry can further innovate in creating multi-purpose packaging that adds value and functionality to consumer products.