Prototype Q&A

What material(s) will your prototype likely use and why are these ideal/appropriate?

- I would need to use a strong 100% recycled cardboard, possibly corrugated cardboard, as this would be strong enough to hold the six bottles. 
- For the inside I would like to use raffia to protect the bottles.

Is there an example of similar packaging use or precedent that has influenced your ideas to date – please give an example.

- After my research in the supermarkets, I became aware the shape and size that I would like to build. 
- The actual net itself came from a box mine that is used for comic books. That original does however use glue on one seem - which I have adapted and am now using a tab instead. 

Does your prototype(s) have a potential re-use or might they be recycled or returned in some way or possibly even composted?

- My idea for the 'secondary use' is to build a hedgehog home, which I have been researching into. I would want to put this info either on the inside of the packaging or on a seperate piece of paper. 
- The idea of using the raffia for protecting the bottles, would also be used in the hedgehog home as bedding - so you are using the whole packaging.

What are the key ideas involved in your individual prototype?

- The box is made up of one piece of cardboard, using slots and fold to hold it all together.
- I intend to use the logo as a window, so making it have a purpose as well as a branding technique.
- Even though the secondary use is some what a 'child's' thing, I think that it gives any one the idea of helping the environment, and getting people of all ages out in their gardens and having a wonder. I chose the idea, as it can be built from the packaging, and uses it all so none is wasted. Because it is made from 100% recycled/ recyclable materials, it means it can sit outside in the environment, and will not bring any hard to the land and if left out there long enough it will erode back into the land.