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Packaging something that is going to be mailed out to customers worldwide can be tricky. There are so many elements to think about when you know it needs to do more than just sit pretty on a shelf. When Rapha wanted a luxury piece that both represented their eye-catching brand, yet was also functional and practical, they came to us to help them with the production of these 2016 welcome packs.
This three board case and lid had to be shallow enough so that it could be delivered via Royal Mail, without causing a truckload of problems for the postmen, or cost an arm and a leg to deliver because of the size of the packaging. We had to prototype this piece up to make sure it contained all the elements it needed to, as well as being able to fulfil the brief above.
Maintaining the sleek look of Rapha, the black was achieved through Colorplan Ebony Fabric Emboss, and finished with a custom dyed signature pink ribbon. With a recessed lid fitment to hold the lid shut and hold a card in the die-cut recess, this pack also held a brochure, cycling cap, and badges in place. To finish the product off nicely, there was a gloss black foil throughout.
Even with this going through the prototype stage, the entire project was completed and out for delivery within just four weeks.

Back to Rapha 2016 Welcome Packs project
Andre Pedroso
CCO, MullenLowe Delta
United States
Triona O'Donoghue
Graphic Design, Freelance
United Kingdom
Fran Mendez
CO-Founder and Creative director, HONDO
United Kingdom