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.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Sustainable Packaging
- Designing packaging that is more than just a container by adding eco-friendly and multi-functional features.
- Circular Design
- Maximizing the lifecycle of a product by creating a design that supports reuse, recycling or repurposing of the product post-consumption.
- 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.
Sectors Adopting This
- Toy Manufacturing
- Developing new product lines of eco-friendly toys that have sustainable packaging and contribute to the circular economy.
- Packaging Design
- Innovating new ways to create sustainable packaging that can be repurposed or designed to have a secondary end-of-life use.
- 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.
