Christmas Gift 2020

Our annual special treat, for our special clients. This design has won platinum and gold at the 2021 Muse Awards in New York.

We aimed to create a unique design and unboxing experience in several layers with a focus on different techniques and locally sourced fine material. The design consists of two parts. The outer wrapper and the inner box. Throughout the design, we used the beautifully tactile Gmund Heidi Paper in both black and white while crafting the centre box from fine book cloth for added contrast. The outside opens wing-like, like a swing door and closes magnetically.

The main box features two inside walls to hold the envelope in place. The envelope is finished with a name label, luxury ribbon and golden wax seal. Below the envelope, you’ll find some fine Tea from Whittard of Chelsea and a Tunnock’s tea-cake inlayed. Each inlay is individualised with the name of the client. The chosen products are a homage to my time in Britain.

Each box, envelope and inlay are finished with hot-foil engraving and some hand-gilded brushstrokes are reminiscent of the creative process of every design project. A sleek black design with gold accents, creates a theatrical atmosphere, placing the products on a stage of their own.