1. Design brief Still Form needs a presentation pack for a 650 g scented candle in a lidded glass vessel, 90 mm in diameter and 110 mm high. The pack should protect the glass during ordinary retail handling, hold the lid in place, and let the customer lift the candle out comfortably. Online orders need a separate protective shipping pack. The desired impression is quiet, architectural luxury: warm ivory, charcoal, muted clay, lightly textured paper, restrained type, and one subtle embossed detail. The initial run is 500 units. EUR 6 per unit is a target for presentation packaging, excluding shipping packaging, tooling, and delivery; supplier costs remain unverified. Assumptions for concept development: The stated dimensions include the fitted lid. The lid can be held down by a paper component without pressing on a fragile decorative feature. Internal clearances and support strength must be established with a physical candle sample. 2. Three concept directions A. The Reveal Sleeve Central idea: A tall, close-fitting outer sleeve slides upward to reveal the candle in stages. Structure, closure, support: A rigid paperboard base and four-sided sleeve. A folded paperboard cradle centers and supports the glass at its base; a shallow paperboard collar beneath the sleeve’s top keeps the lid seated. The sleeve closes through friction, subject to testing. Materials and finishes: Wrapped board with lightly textured warm-ivory paper outside and charcoal inside. A small muted-clay printed panel identifies the scent, if a scent name is supplied. Typography: Small STILL FORM near the lower edge of the closed sleeve. Product identity and required information sit on the base or a neatly placed label; type sizes should favor legibility over visual minimalism. Tactile detail: One blind-embossed vertical line on the sleeve, aligned with the candle’s center. Opening: Hold the base, slide the sleeve upward, see the lid and then the vessel, and lift the candle using open space on two sides of the cradle. After use: The base and sleeve could hold small objects, though reuse is optional. Component disposal guidance depends on the final materials and local collection rules. Tradeoff to validate: This delivers the clearest gradual reveal but uses relatively substantial board. A supplier must test sleeve friction, board strength, cradle fit, lid restraint, unit cost, and assembly time at 500 units. B. The Book Case Central idea: A hinged case opens like a slim architectural volume. Structure, closure, support: A paperboard case with a hinged cover and a folded internal platform. A die-cut paperboard band crosses the lid to restrain it and lifts clear when opened. The cover closes with a paper tab and slot; no magnet is needed. Materials and finishes: Charcoal wrapped board with a warm-ivory textured lining. Muted clay appears only on the inner platform, visible after opening. Typography: STILL FORM set along one edge like a book title, with product details on the back. Keep any required warnings clear of the hinge and closure. Tactile detail: A blind-embossed rectangular frame on the cover. Opening: Release the tab, swing the cover open, see the restrained candle, lift the band, then grip the vessel at its sides. After use: The open case may serve as a small keepsake tray if its construction holds up. Disposal depends on adhesives and material choices. Tradeoff to validate: The opening feels distinctive, but the hinge, tab, and band add alignment and assembly work. A supplier must verify closure life, secure support at 650 g, glass clearance, and cost. C. The Lift Well Central idea: A compact box presents the candle within a recessed paper well; removing the lid reveals the vessel gradually from above. Structure, closure, support: A two-piece telescoping paperboard box. The candle sits in a folded, load-bearing paperboard well with two opposing finger openings. A shallow insert in the box lid applies controlled restraint to the candle lid when closed. Materials and finishes: Warm-ivory textured wrap over structural board, with a charcoal interior well and a muted-clay printed band on the outside. Board thickness and construction follow sample testing. Typography: Centered STILL FORM on the top in restrained sans-serif type. Product identity follows on one side; required details sit on the base or a legible label. Tactile detail: A single blind-embossed recessed square around the top mark. Opening: Lift the outer lid slowly, revealing first the candle lid and then the glass rim. Place fingers into the two openings and lift the vessel straight out. After use: The box can hold small belongings once the well is removed, if the chosen construction permits it. Confirm disposal guidance for each finished component. Tradeoff to validate: The familiar form may feel less singular than the other two. Its apparent simplicity still depends on precise lid depth, restrained lid pressure, well strength, finger access, and an acceptable supplier quote. Protective shipping solution for all three: Place the finished presentation pack inside a separate corrugated shipping carton with paper-based cushioning or engineered corrugated supports around it. Test the complete packed unit for movement and impact. The presentation pack alone should not be treated as a shipping carton. 3. Best-fit recommendation: