This time last year, I was developing decorative slot together constructions at work. Since then, I've noticed how several high street chains have implemented various cardboard masterpieces in their store window displays, including Next, John Lewis and Marks and Spencer...not to mention Muji, who were ahead of the game in 2011 and can probably be held partially responsible for introducing this innovative style of product in the first place.
I always appreciated the smart concept - combine a simple material with a simple process, but carefully calculate the shape and size of each creative puzzle piece in order to achieve something that appears rather impressive. I decided to make a cardboard jewellery tree (painted with white acrylic) which utilizes the same idea.
I kept the design fairly basic as I don't have access to laser cutting and was therefore reliant on a single sharp scalpel and patience in abundance! I'm happy with the result though and for once, it was nice to spend a bit of time creating something for my bedside table, as opposed to waving goodbye as it gets shipped away to a manufacturer or client.
