you made the cut
by Elizabeth Freeman on 08/24/2016 | 3 Minute Read
Self-promotion at its best. THINK PACKAGING, a packaging engineering agency in New Zealand, was started to address the problem of form being often overlooked in packaging design.
"Form plays a vital part in creating an outstanding piece of packaging. Unfortunately, it’s often overlooked. We started THINK Packaging to address this problem. It wasn't just the fame, money and hot chicks, we wanted to rub out sub-standard box templates and send shivers down the spines of blister packs everywhere. Designing more than just boxes, we use cardboard engineering to tailor the package to the product. As a packaging specialist, think™ works with clients to deliver real solutions and create game-changing form."
"After six years in the packaging game we decided it was time to treat ourselves to a nice spot of re-branding, as well as indulge in some shameless self-promotion to celebrate. The idea was to create a limited edition gift sent out to a handpicked few - existing clients and potential new ones. Marx Design created our new logo mark which carries cues of a blade or a flick of paper that is left over when a mockup is made. So with this in mind, we decided to focus on the humble scalpel (the primary weapon of the cardboard engineer) with the intention of elevating it from a commonplace studio tool to something luxurious and exceptional."
"The package starts off life as a sleek, understated cube, engaging interest and exploration. Upon lifting the lid, the precision mitred, hand-assembled walls effortlessly drop down exposing the knife, thrust into the base Excalibur-like. The scalpel's matte black chrome-plated handle and the blade’s rose gold tint, further enhance the feeling of precision, beauty and craft. A message stresses the limited edition nature of the gift: 'you made the cut'."
Cardboard engineering is about cutting, sampling and experimenting with form. The recipients are invited to take the knife out and use it. There are even four extra blades held on an insert, snug in the top of the lid, making sure that you always have a sharp blade to work with. They can be just like me!* *Years of experience, hours of frustration, and band-aids not included#youmadethecut
CEO: Mat Bogust, THINK Packaging
Photography: Duncan Innes Retouching: Michael CurrieCopywriter: Gerald Phillips
Designed by THINK Packaging
Country: New Zealand