Nicole - Task 3 - Recyclable & Reusable Shoe Box

The 'Smart Storage' shoe box




My idea was to create a reusable shoe box from recyclable materials.  


I have used recycled plastic for the 'box' and fastener, a recycled card insert, natural cotton for the seams and vegetable inks for the printing.


The 'smart storage' would hopefully encourage brand loyalty as it can be used for storage of the shoes (or alternatively socks, beauty, toiletries, accessories, bits & bobs etc) and each 'smart storage' attaches to another allowing a length of storage to be created.


It can also be used when travelling to keep shoes away from clothing - especially if they get wet or dirty after sports activities.


The clear plastic is easy to clean and allows the customer to see which shoes they have with them at a glance.


It could even have a plastic handle attached so that no additional bag is required to carry the shoes home.




Sketch pad work


These are my sketches of the 'Smart Storage' idea.

Additional ideas


This is a simple re-foldable box that will allow the customer to use it as a keepsake box or a drawer tidy.  After taking out the shoes the customer would unfold the box, bend all of the folds the other way and then re-fold so that the branding and style/sizing information is inside the box, leaving them with an attractive storage box.

I made a prototype of this box as it was a very simple design.

The pictures below show the box as it would be supplied and then when turned inside-out to reveal blank surfaces.

Image 1 - Original box with branding on the outside

Image 2 - The lid has now been turned inside-out so the branding is now inside

Image 3 - The base has now been turned inside out (as there would probably be sizing/style information printed  on the outside)

Image 4 - The new box without the printing - although the branding remains inside so that the customer doesn't forget where they got the box from.

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