Custom Packaging for Unique Gift Hampers

Beyond the Wooden Door is a mother-daughter business based in Melbourne with over 15 years of experience creating unique, consciously made gift hampers for every occasion. Initially a retail shop, they transitioned to an online business to better showcase their creativity and highlight the best of Australian-made products. Their mission is rooted in supporting local businesses and minimising environmental impact through sustainable practices.

The Challenge: Finding the right packaging solution

Beyond the Wooden Door needed a durable, compact, and visually appealing black house-shaped hamper to hold an assortment of fragile products, including wine, chocolates, jam, honey, and a 100ml bottle of oil. While wood-wool provided some protection between items, they required a secure design with inserts to stabilise the items in place and a cover for enhanced protection.

After extensive research, the team realised that no affordable pre-made solution could meet their stringent requirements for durability, protection, and size. Recognising the need for a custom design, they turned to PPI for help.

The Solution: A custom black house-shaped hamper

PPI’s design team collaborated closely with Beyond the Wooden Door to develop a custom solution that not only offered protection but also enhanced the unboxing experience. The result was a durable, compact, and elegant black house-shaped hamper featuring:

• Protective Cover: Provided an extra layer of security for delicate products like wine and jam jars.

• Custom Inserts: Designed to securely hold and stabilise all items, preventing movement during transportation.

• Aesthetic Design: Sleek and visually appealing, perfectly aligned with the brand’s creative and premium identity.

This tailored solution not only met the client’s needs but also aligned with the branding requirements of Ray White, the real estate agency for which these hampers were created.

Result: A successful collaboration

The project was a seamless collaboration between Beyond the Wooden Door and PPI’s engineers and designers. Open communication throughout the process ensured that the final product aligned perfectly with client expectations. PPI’s expertise, innovative approach, and commitment to quality added significant value to the project.

Impressed with the team’s ability to deliver a high-quality solution within the required timeframe, Beyond the Wooden emphasised that the project wouldn’t have been possible without PPI’s guidance and support.

“Effective communication ensured that everything worked to achieve the result. PPI added value throughout the process with their knowledge and innovative ideas. We couldn’t have completed the design and timeframe without PPI’s expertise.

The way PPI guided us through the process, we didn’t have any challenges to overcome. What we asked for is what PPI were able to deliver plus more.”

- Beyond the Wooden Door