This Toy Box Packaging for a Doll Doubles as a Lamp
Laura McQuarrie — January 29, 2015 — Eco
References: behance.net & behance.net
As part of a challenge to create a toy box packaging design that was also sustainable, Michelle Mckeon developed this unique package that can also be turned into a lamp after its contents are emptied.
The doll box design adopts a retro-style, a simple shape and does away with plastic. The toy doll on the inside of the box is protected with folding panels that also serve as a playset when removed from the box. Once all of the contends of the box have been removed, the perforated surface of the box can be transformed into a lampshade. With her design, Mckeon estimates that 78% of the package is used effectively. In addition to this, the box is printed on biodegradable fiber form, which helps cut down on waste.
The doll box design adopts a retro-style, a simple shape and does away with plastic. The toy doll on the inside of the box is protected with folding panels that also serve as a playset when removed from the box. Once all of the contends of the box have been removed, the perforated surface of the box can be transformed into a lampshade. With her design, Mckeon estimates that 78% of the package is used effectively. In addition to this, the box is printed on biodegradable fiber form, which helps cut down on waste.
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Packaging - Designing packaging that is more than just a container by adding eco-friendly and multi-functional features.
2. Circular Design - Maximizing the lifecycle of a product by creating a design that supports reuse, recycling or repurposing of the product post-consumption.
3. Eco-friendly Toys - Creating toys that are sustainably sourced, designed to last, and free of toxic chemicals to meet the increasing demand for eco-friendly conscious products.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Developing new product lines of eco-friendly toys that have sustainable packaging and contribute to the circular economy.
2. Packaging Design - Innovating new ways to create sustainable packaging that can be repurposed or designed to have a secondary end-of-life use.
3. Home Decor & Lighting - Creating home lighting solutions that make use of repurposed and upcycled materials or packaging waste to reduce carbon footprint and promote sustainability.
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