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Case Studies: Hammer & Anvils Hammers & Anvils: Kickstarter Game Project Description Our friends at Grim Tavern Games came to us with a new idea – a Kickstarter funded game that appeals to all ages and all different fans of tabletop games. They had an outstanding set of artwork and ideas ready to develop into a card game, and they asked us to work with them on developing the packaging and helping them with ideas to get their Kickstarter rolling. Project Details Client Grim Tavern Skills Artios CAD Design, Illustrator, Adobe Premier, Cinema 4D Making the Cards Our client already had fantastic artwork, so our designing job was pretty straightforward. Grim Tavern wanted cards that felt light on the touch but were able to showcase the stunning artwork so we decided on a 4/4 AQ printing with on 2.5″ x 3.5″ cards. They had to be light but durable, and we were able to create a deck of 50 cards that worked smoothly with our client’s needs. Development Making The Box Creating a box that showcased the artwork, provided a safe nest for the cards, and shipped well was a fun challenge. We went through several revisions of designs with Grim Tavern, and ended up with a stylish 3D design that they fell in love with immediately. People Are Already Raving About It! We love seeing people are already praising the game because we loved it too, and a special shout to To Die For Games for mentioning the package as well!! We love working with startups, unique ideas, and fun projects. We’re glad to see Grim Tavern doing well on Kickstarter and we hope you reach your goal quickly to get this project into people’s hands as soon as possible! Tell us about your project View Other Case Studies

Case Studies: Quadrabloc Nature’s Path to Pain Relief: Quadrabloc – Presented by Gradient Medical & Brown Packaging The Challenge Gradient Medical brought one of our favorite projects to us, when they needed to develop a new packaging concept for their soon-to-be-launched Quadrabloc product line. Although they had all their product ready to go, they entrusted us with the entire creation & production of the complex packaging they needed. One of the problems they needed to solve was the creation of a packaging method that kept their very strong neuromagnets stored safely. Alongside the magnet solution, the Quadrabloc neuromagnets needed a complex packaging design to ship efficiently, display attractively, and remain cost effective. The Solution To begin the process, our in-house designers were able to create mockups of possible structural design options for both the inside packaging material and the outer package. After selecting a path, the major obstacle in the inner packaging was the attraction of the magnets to one another. To create the perfect design for our customer’s vision, our designers’ first goal was to create a solution for the placement & security of the magnetic products within the packaging. Due to the attraction of the magnets to one another, a solution had to be created to keep the four magnets secure & separated. Inside the package, the use of a thermoformed tray for the magnets was able to create a steady platform for the four magnets to lay secure without attracting to each other and causing damage to the magnetic strength. For a secondary solution, our designers were also able to create a ‘wallet’ inside the package that fulfilled Gradient Medical’s goals to have a usable method of allowing their customers to carry the magnets safely & easily once unpacked. With the inner workings of the package created, an aesthetically attractive rigid box was designed to create a strong & marketable outside. Working with the ideas from Gradient Medical’s team, our graphic designers were able to create a beautiful presentation for a beautiful product. Development Concept Concept Final Concept – Overview Final Concept – Wallet Results Throughout the stages of the project, we worked closely with the Gradient Medical team to bring their vision to life. From creating the inner packaging, to the graphical design on the set-up box, to the full-scale production with our overseas manufacturer. We love what we were able to come up with together, and we’re glad to see them selling their product for the world to enjoy! We’d love to work with YOU on creating your unique idea too! Tell us about your project View Other Case Studies

Case Studies: Bedigami The First 100% Corrugated Bed Platform – Presented by Nest Bedding & Packaging Design Center The Challenge Nest Bedding came to us with a very unique and fun challenge – they wanted to create the first fully corrugated bed platform in America. They wanted our help in designing a 100% recyclable, fully corrugated, strong and durable platform that could benefit all: cheaper than regular bedding, easier to assemble, environmentally friendly, and strong enough to weather decades of use. With no other project like it, we had to imagine and reimagine the entire vision with our friends at Nest Bedding. The Solution Our packaging engineers worked with Nest Bedding’s original vision to create a computer output of possible designs. Due to the nature of the designs, our engineers had to work with several needs to create the perfect prototype – easy to assemble, strong and durable in nature, and aesthetically pleasing. With over 10 redesigns and constant feedback from our friends at Nest Bedding, we were able to create a design that incorporated all the needs for the consumers. Check out more detailed information below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEIcN_OisO0 The Build Bedigami is created with 100% recyclable corrugated cardboard. The Bedigami Bed will hold up to 1000 lbs of weight, durable for any rigorous activity or sleep patterns.  The Construction You can put it together simply by folding it. No tools required. No glues, no adhesives. And when it’s time to move, take it apart, put it back in the box, and re-assemble it at your new location.  The Outcome Affordable environmental friendly corrugated beds come in different sizes, Twin/Twin XL, Queen/Full and King. Along with the bed sizes, there are night stands and under bed storage drawers for extra room! Development Stage One: Development When Nest Bedding came to us the original idea, our packaging engineers had to work hard to transform a simple vision into an actionable product. Working with the clients, our engineers used specialized computer programs to develop an original prototype and create the first design of the Bedigami. Stage 2: Redesign After several prototypes, we were able to focus on perfecting each component of the finished product. We focused firstly on durability – the current bedding can hold up to 1,000lbs! Once we were able to get the die cuts to work together and create unparalleled strength, we focused on creating an easy to assemble set of pieces for individual consumers to easily build. We also worked on creating a design that utilizes components for different sizes. Stage Three: Testing With the various redesigns, each new prototype needed to be exhaustively tested for durability, strength, and ease of use. Not only did we need the product to be strong enough to hold thousands of pounds, durable enough to weather damage over decades of use, but it also had to be easy to ship, assemble, disassemble, and reassemble! We worked with our partners as well as our in-house engineers to test every aspect of the designs. Stage Four: Full Scale Production With a completed design, fully tested and ready to ship out to customers, we began full scale production of all sizes and models of the Bedigami. We’re excited to work with Nest Bedding to create and ship these wonderful corrugated beds around the world – helping make bedding more affordable and environmentally friendly for all. Corrugated Night Stands We’ve also created a corrugated nightstand to accompany the Bedigami bed. The nightstand is made using the same 100% recyclable corrugated material as the bed, and is a perfect piece to accompany the Bedigami in your room.   The Jump Test Take a look at how strong the Bedigami is! We made sure that you wouldn’t have to worry about the strength or longevity of the Bedigami. Results Throughout this project, our engineers were challenged with finding innovative methods to create a new recyclable form of corrugated bedding for our friends at Nest Bedding. After multiple designs, redesigns, changes, and several rounds of testing, we’ve begun full scale production and Nest Bedding has been shipping out all sizes to new customers. We are immensely proud of bringing a unique vision to completion, and we love what we were able to create together. We’d love to work with YOU on creating your unique idea too! Tell us about your project View Other Case Studies