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the.: financial padding


studio the.'s 'financial padding' packaging material


studio the. (sherwood forlee and mihoko ouchi) want to give your next shipment extra security and your recipient a pleasant
yet disappointing surprise with their new product 'financial padding', a package cushioning alternative to foam peanuts.
these crumpled up paper banknote look-alikes are reusable, recyclable, and biodegradable.



the pleasant disappointment.



detail of crumpled bill, made from a medium weight paper.



detail of an individual bill.



demonstration of packing lightweight objects.

designboom has received this project from our 'DIY submissions' feature,
where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication.

sherwood
04.06.11  
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Genius.
Are any other currencies planned?
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