

alien and monkey re-frame ritual of gift opening with sand packaging
alien and monkey re-frame ritual of gift opening with sand packaging
the conventions of wrapping and opening a present are overturned by studio alien and monkey. the barcelona-based atelier has re-framed the ritual of receiving and uncovering a gift with ‘sand packaging’ – using the granular substance as their medium to mould boxes in which to enclose and protect small objects that are being given away. the sustainable design aims at re-establishing our notions of discovery, while also offering a sustainable means of bundling something precious by employing a natural resources that is widely abundant.
the rectangular forms are subsequently filled with sand to protect the objects within
‘sand packaging’ is intended for small gift items
a small wooden plug secures your gift in place
a natural break in the mould assists in breaking open the present
profile view of ‘sand packaging’
breaking out a ‘sand package’
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the exhibition pays tribute to the work of the visionary french architect and designer upon the twentieth anniversary of her passing.
the exhibition pays tribute to the work of the visionary french architect and designer upon the twentieth anniversary of her passing.