You've got (real) mail

I've deiced to send mail to oslo agency and the archipelago as I find both their work is very similar to mine but also very inspiring. The aim of sending things to them is to get some recognition either on social media or just a conversation about their work to make a connection with them, which will also help with cop as these are studios that i wanted to talk to as part of my research.
I have previously spoken to archipelago last year when i wanted to interview them for ppp, but at the time they were busy with projects and said to get back in contact in the future.

What to send:
I have decided to send the studios a little package which has cactus seeds in because archipelago have a project called 'the plant room' where they take inspiration from plants and create work with a collaborator. I thought that it would be a nice gesture as it could be used in their project but also show them that I am interested in all the work that they do.
The reason to send that same to Oslo is that I noticed on their Instagram that they like to have plants around the studio and i thought that it would be a nice different way of saying hello.

Messages for inside package:

Hi Oslo Agency,

I just wanted to introduce myself
to you, my name is Katie and I’m
a graphic designer who finds your
work very inspiring. I follow your
Instagram account and have
noticed in your studio you like to
have a few plants, I too like to
have plants in my work
environment. Inside this box are
some cactus seeds for you to
have the chance to grow your
own to add to your plant collection.

I’d love you hear from you to talk
plants and graphic design.

Kind Regards.
Katie Ayers
Instagram: @kayersdesign
Email:

Hi The Archipelago,

I just wanted to introduce myself
to you, my name is Katie and I’m
a graphic designer who finds your
work very inspiring and love I the
concept of the collective projects
you do for ‘the plant room.’ As a
way to show my support and
interest in your work inside are
some cactus seeds which I hope
will inspireyou or just brighten up
your workspace.

I’d love you hear from you to talk
plants and graphic design.

Kind Regards,
Katie Ayers
Instagram: @kayersdesign
Email:


Aspects of design :
box that will have the message and seeds in 
design of packet of seeds
front of box text saying 'just thought i'd plant the seed...'


Prototype :


images of prototype 




Design of package: 

Pattern for seed packet

Seed packet design

 Net of box

Net of box with personal message

Printing : 

when it came to printing i have to consider which paper would withstand being posted and still maintain its shape. The higher gsm papers would allow the box to be more ridged.

When folding i had to be careful not to crack the ink as this would make the product look unprofessional. To stop the cracking i covered the paper in a vinyl, this not only minimalized the cracking it also helped make the box more ridged but also waterproof if the package was to get wet. 

For the seed packaging it was recommended that i use Tyvek paper, this complimented the delicate nature of the seeds as the papers fibers were visible. The rigidness of the seed packed is less important than the box as the packet is contained in the box. 

Images of final: 

Proof of postage :