Sustainable by Design: How We Turn Storytelling into Impactful Displays
In celebration of Plastic Free July, we were invited by the team at City of Perth to create an engaging cabinet display at the City of Perth Library. The brief was to inspire and educate the community on simple, sustainable swaps, to show how small changes can lead to a big impact - and make it visually compelling.
Plastic Free July Display Cabinet Concept | City of Perth Library
We took this ethos to heart, not just in the messaging but in the materials and process too. From concept to completion, this project was driven by creative sustainability. Instead of using conventional materials, we chose Re-board - a strong, lightweight, and fully recyclable material - as the backbone of the design. We also repurposed as many props as we could from our workshop supply. We also factored in how the library would store the props and flat packed board pieces with the plan for them to be able to reuse and reassemble the concept easily.
Detail of the Re-Board construction | City of Perth Library
To bring the concept to life, we collaborated with James Carrero from Factica Forms. Once our creative direction and concept were locked in, James applied his industrial design expertise to engineer a reusable system that clicks together effortlessly and minimises waste. Incredibly, the entire structure was created using just three sheets of 16mm Re-board. Thoughtful, efficient, and aligned with circular design principles.
A few ways you can take part in Plastic Free July and that we used for the display were:
Choose items that can be reused over single-use alternatives
Shop in bulk food stores and choose loose teas and coffees
Swap out plastic toys for wooden versions
Make your own personal care and cleaning products
Choose sustainable home and hygiene swaps
Plastic Free July Display Cabinet Concept swaps on display | City of Perth Library
Visual Merchandising details for the home and hygiene swaps | City of Perth Library
Visual Merchandising details for making your own care and cleaning products | City of Perth Library
Bringing this display to life was such a rewarding process and we loved collaborating with others who share our passion for creative, impactful, and eco-conscious design.
Until Next Time,
Juliet