Title: Wooden Business Card Holder
Client: Display Tactix

Size: 220mmW x 220mmH x 200mmD
This design uses an imported 4-tier business card holder module that is bonded together to make a 8-high x 2-wide unit. Plywood timber sides are used to complete the design.

Title: Ring Binder
Client: Folders Galore

Size: 230mmW x 320mmH x 50mmD
This is a prototype design made for Folders Galore to test the viability of making an acrylic ring binder. Clear acrylic piano hinges were used to hinge 3 panels together and a standard binder mechanism was attached to the inside of the folder.

Title: Body Shop Bins
Client: The Body Shop

Size: 150mmW x 80mmH x 150mmD
This is one of thousands of bins made for The Body Shop stores to display their products. It uses 4.5mm glass-tint acrylic.

Title: Straw Dispenser
Client: Burger King

Size: 220mmW x 180mmH x 200mmD
This large-capacity straw dispenser was custom designed and manufactured for the Lower North Island Burger King Outlets. The brief was to provide a unit that could hold significantly more straws than the off-the-shelf version, and also be more tamper-resistant (i.e. stop people opening the lid and taking a handful of straws). It has an all plastic construction and with it’s clear front, staff can see when refilling is needed.

Title: Chocolate Bar Display
Client: Cadbury

Size: 350mmW x 300mmH x 250mmD
This display is made using 4.5mm clear acrylic sides; vacuum formed purple plastic for the trays and white screen-printed branding for the logo. The unit can be sent out as a small package and assemble on site using 8 plastic twist-screws.

Title: Curved Photo Frame
Client: Display Tactix

Size: 150mmW x 105mmH x 40mmD
This photo frame was designed to fit a standard photograph, with also a version produced for panoramic shots. It is made in 3mm clear acrylic.

Title: 4-Pocket Custom Brochure Rack
Client: Insight Media Ltd

Size: 240mmW x 300mmH x 180mmD
This client came to us with an illustration they wished to copy. The brochure rack was resized to fit the intended booklet and black acrylic was used for the body, with clear acrylic used for the shelves.

Title: Diceman Counter Stand
Client: Diceman

Size: 100mmW x 340mmH x 100mmD
This interesting project went through a number of earlier prototypes until we arrived at this final design. The dice are dispensed at the bottom of the unit, with 4 stacks of dice housed in this rotating counter stand. Slightly opaque acrylic is used for the sides of the unit with clear acrylic for the rest of the design, except for the base, which is polished black acrylic. A digitally printed decal is added at the end to brand the unit.

Title: Injection Moulded Donation Box
Client: Donation Box

Size: 150mmW x 160mmH x 140mmD
This injection-moulded donation box is a “standard”, off-the-shelf solution. They are very cost effective and if large enough quantities are required they can be provided with different coloured bases.

Title: Dulux Brochure Holder
Client: ICI / Dulux

Size: 240mmW x 220mmH x 150mmD
This brochure unit was designed especially for Dulux. It is made in 3mm clear acrylic with a 3-colour screen-printed logo.

Title: Hat Display Case
Client: Guru Design Group

Size: 450mmW x 500mmH x 450mmD
This is a 4.5mm clear acrylic display case with a timber base in solid rimu. A custom shaped acrylic support holds the hat in an elevated position. A laser etched plaque provides details of the items history. The case is constructed from 5 pieces which are solvent welded together.

Title: Display Case - Gilbert
Client: Wellington Rugby Union

Size: 215mmW x 260mmH x 350mmD
This is a 4.5mm glass-tint acrylic display case with a timber base in solid rimu. A fixed rimu support holds the ball in an elevated position. The case is constructed from 5 pieces which are solvent welded together.

Title: Brochure Stand – 12xDLE
Client: Host Accommodation

Size: 450mmW x 500mmH x 350mmD
This is a custom designed brochure rack, made in consultation with the motel owners throughout the Host Accommodation network. It is a counter stand with the option of wall mounting. The stand is made in 3mm clear acrylic, with a digitally printed decal applied to the top to provide branding.

Title: Vuarnet Cabinet
Client: Colorado Traders

Size: 450mmW x 600mmH x 300mmD
In this design we were called upon to copy closely the Scott cabinet which can be seen further down the page. The main body of the cabinet is MDF, which is painted black. A 10mm clear acrylic top is used, with clear acrylic shelves and door. Mirrored acrylic is used for the back of the cabinet. A clear decal logo is applied to the front door of the unit.

Title: Branded Taymar A4 Brochure
Client: Festo Unistrut

Size: 220mmW x 300mmH x 100mmD
This is an imported A4 brochure holder, which has been pad printed to add the branding details. Pad printing allows the branding of oddly shaped objects e.g. pens and small gifts – it has a size limitation (approx 50mm x 50mm) and is generally only 1 colour.

Title: Lotto Winners Information
Client: Lotteries Commission

Size: 350mmW x 700mmH x 3200mmD
This is a very complex unit which was distributed to each of the Lotto outlets nationwide. It has painted MDF in the base and top sign. A concealed Lazy Suzan ball race underneath to allow the unit to spin. Laser cut sheet metal is folded and powder coated to create the outside shell with screen printed decals applied to the outside metal panels. Screen printed acrylic is used inside, along with PVC and styrene to create sliding sleeves that allow the draw details to be changed out as needed.

Title: Ship Display Case
Client: Private client

Size: 900mmW x 350mmH x 200mmD
This display case was made to fit a timber base the client already had. The case is made from a folded 4.5mm clear acrylic sheet with ends glued on and trimmed flush. All edges are flame polished to give a brilliant finish.

Title: The Lynx
Client: MESH

Size: 300mmW x 230mmH x 130mmD
This is an unusual design which integrates a clock and brochure holder along with signage. The clear acrylic pocket was screen printed while flat and then folded up, as was the angled (L-shaped) backboard. Last of all a clock mechanism and hands were added (missing in this example). All branding is done with screen printing.

Title: drink-eat-sleep
Client: One Red Dog

Size: 250mmW x 350mmH x 160mmD
This counter unit is made with a solid block of 20mm clear acrylic, which is polished along the edges to a beautiful finish. “Sign Mount” spacers are used for the back support legs and to space the pockets off the board. Thinner clear acrylic is folded to create the pockets for the business card holders and the brochure holder. Computer cut vinyl lettering is used to brand the top of the stand.

Title: Optrex
Client: Boots

Size: 650mmW x 110mmH x 50mmD
This retail display item used 3mm fluorescent acrylic, it is intended to be double-sided taped to a retail shelf to draw attention to the Optrex eye drops. Given a little light – particularly behind the stand, fluorescent acrylic has a very strong colour on the edge, almost like an electric light is behind it.

Title: Owl Display Case
Client: Owlcatraz

Size: 300mmW x 600mmH x 300mmD
This display case is an example of a folded clear acrylic case. The main body is folded from a single piece of acrylic and the sides are glued on and trimmed flush. In this case a 10mm clear acrylic base has been used, with stainless steel cabinet fixings holding the base inside the case.

Title: Ring Display Case
Client: Private client

Size: 100mmW x 70mmH x 60mmD
This was a tiny 1-off case made for a client who wished to give it as a gift for a golden wedding anniversary. Black polished acrylic is used for the base and clear acrylic for the case cover. The lift inside is also black acrylic with a small section of acrylic mirror on top.

Title: Wellington Info Centre
Client: Flying Pic

Size: 250mmW x 650mmH x 250mmD
This innovative design uses rimu on the 4 corners and for the base, with glass-tint acrylic shelves slotted in-between on 2 sides. The other 2 sides have polished sheet metal and acrylic is used on the top and bottom, with a sandblast vinyl applied. Under the base a concealed Lazy Suzan ball race allows the unit to spin.

Title: Scott Cabinet
Client: Colorado Traders

Size: 450mmW x 600mmH x 300mmD
In this design we based the Vuarnet Cabinet on (see further up the page). We were called upon to copy closely the Scott cabinet, as it is an imported cabinet. The main body of the cabinet is folded sheet metal, which is powder coated black. A 10mm clear acrylic top is used, with clear acrylic shelves and door. Mirrored acrylic is used for the back of the cabinet. A clear decal logo is applied to the front door of the unit.

Title: Soccer Ball Case
Client: New Zealand Soccer Association

Size: 450mmW x 450mmH x 450mmD
This case is designed to mount on the wall; it is a folded clear acrylic cover with glued ends which are trimmed flush. The back board is painted MDF and a custom designed support bracket is concealed behind the ball which can be seen underneath the ball elevating the ball within the case, giving it the effect of floating.

Title: Post Card Stand
Client: Wellington Info Centre

Size: 250mmW x 500mmH x 250mmD
This postcard stand is completely acrylic with imported injection-moulded postcard pockets running down each side. A Lazy Suzan ball race underneath allows the unit to spin on the counter.

Title: Information Brochure Board
Client: St James Theatre

Size: 600mmW x 1000mmH x 500mmD
This unit is made with furniture grade plywood which is given a clear coat to bring out the natural beauty of the timber. A hinged leg allows the board to stand securely. The brochure pockets are made to fit DLE sized brochures and are designed without dividers. They are made in 4.5mm glass-tint acrylic with custom turned detail “nubs” at each end of the shelf. The St James logo and text is computer cut sign writing vinyl which is applied as the finishing touch.

Title: Still Air Box
Client: Pharmaceutical Services Limited

Size: 1200mmW x 650mmH x 650mmD
This is a custom designed “Still Air” cabinet used by pharmacists and staff working in laboratories to allow measurements and procedures to be done without contamination from the surrounding area. The cabinet is made in 4.5mm clear acrylic with a fitted door, which is lifted off when the cabinet is in use.

Title: Telecom DLE Brochure Holder
Client: Telecom

Size: 120mmW x 230mmH x 80mmD
This is an example of one of the many products developed for the first Telecom Business Directions rollout. The bright green coloured acrylic was not available in New Zealand so an order was placed with an acrylic manufacturer overseas to get an colour made to match the Telecom identity. This brochure holder has green acrylic on the back and clear acrylic on the front.

Title: Timber Sided Brochure Holder
Client: Forest and Bird

Size: 270mmW x 320mmH x 130mmD
This is an A4 brochure holder which has rimu sides and a glass-tint acrylic pocket. This was developed many years ago and is still a very popular design for reception areas.

Title: NZ Trade Nameplate
Client: New Zealand Trade

Size: 250mmW x 50mmH x 50mmD
This name plate is an individualised desk item, with a digitally printed logo and computer cut vinyl text for the name. Every staff member at NZ Trade had these on their desks at one stage.

Title: Buzz Me
Client: Communication Arts

Size: 220mmW x 320mmH x 100mmD
This display was to promote a very basic pager for children, which never took off as they were soon superseded by cheap cell phones. The unit is basically an A4 Lean Back Card Holder with a slot at the top to allow the printed insert to “burst out”. A small shelf at the front displayed the retail box.

Title: Whittaker’s Sante Bar Bin
Client: Whitakers

Size: 220mmW x 100mmH x 70mmD
Made in 6mm clear acrylic, this bin went into hundreds of cafes and retail outlets. The branding was done using screen printing with a gold ink to closely match the Whittaker’s identity.