Overview

Source de Cristal, a wholesale supplier specializing in gemstones and jewelry such as pendants, bracelets, necklaces, pendulums, and silver jewelry, partnered with Holidaypac to develop a comprehensive range of display and packaging solutions. Holidaypac, a leader in retail display design, aimed to enhance product presentation and functionality for Source de Cristal’s clients (stone suppliers and retailers) by creating modular, durable, and customizable displays and boxes that could accommodate various product types while allowing easy updates to product information through interchangeable headers and magnetic cards. 

Challenge

The primary challenges included: 

1. Versatility: Designing displays and boxes that could accommodate a wide range of products, including pendants, bracelets, necklaces, pendulums, tumbled stones, rough stones, and animal-shaped items. 
2. Customizability: Ensuring headers and stone information cards could be easily swapped to reflect different product types or stone names without compromising the display’s aesthetics or functionality. 
3. Durability and Cost-Effectiveness: Using materials like KT board PVC, cardboard, and wood that balance durability with affordability for wholesale distribution. 
4. Functionality: Incorporating features like manual rotation for double-sided displays, magnetic covers for secure closure, and removable headers for flexibility. 
5. Compact Design: Creating space-efficient solutions, such as stackable trays and multi-level boxes, to maximize retail display space while maintaining accessibility.

Solution

Holidaypac collaborated with Source de Cristal to develop a range of display and packaging solutions tailored to their diverse product line. The solutions included:

A. Double-Sided Display Structure

• Material: KT board PVC or cardboard for lightweight durability.
• Features:
  • Double-sided design with manual rotation for easy access to both sides.
  • Steel white hooks for displaying pendants, bracelets, necklaces, pendulums, and esoteric silver pendants.
  • Interchangeable header using clips or magnets to indicate product type (e.g., bracelets, necklaces).
• Use Case: Ideal for retail environments with limited space, allowing customers to view multiple products by rotating the display.

B. Wooden Structure with Magnetic Panel

• Material: Wood for a premium look, paired with steel white hooks (9.5 cm).
• Features:
  • Magnetic panel (40 x 13 cm) for easy updates to product information.
  • Designed for pendants, bracelets, necklaces, pendulums, and esoteric silver pendants.
• Use Case: Suited for high-end retail settings where aesthetics and durability are prioritized.

C. Small PVC Panel Structure

• Material: KT board PVC or cardboard with a removable header (magnetic or clip-based).
• Features:
  • Compact panel size (55 x 27 cm) with 12 steel white hooks (12.5 cm).
  • Lightweight and portable for smaller retail spaces.
• Use Case: Perfect for boutique stores displaying a curated selection of jewelry and pendulums.

D. Extra-Large PVC Panel Structure

• Material: KT board PVC or cardboard with a removable header.
• Features:
  • Larger panel size (69 x 41 cm) with 24 steel white hooks (12.5 cm).
  • Modular header design for flexibility in product presentation.
• Use Case: Designed for large retail spaces or trade shows to showcase a wide variety of products.

E & F. Tumble and Rough Stone Boxes

• Material: Cardboard, PVC, or wood (33 x 28 x 5 cm for tumble stones; 32.5 x 26.9 x 5 cm for rough stones).
• Features:
  • Magnetic cover that closes securely and stays upright when opened.
  • Interchangeable magnetic band for updating stone names and information cards.
• Use Case: Ideal for displaying tumbled stones, rough stones, small pebbles, and heart-shaped stones in an organized and visually appealing manner.

G. Simple Boxes (Rough Stone and Animal Boxes)

• Material: Cardboard (18 x 18 x 6 cm for rough stones; 25 x 18 x 18 cm for animal boxes).
• Features:
  • Magnetic cover and band for easy updates to stone or product information.
  • Individual unit boxes (6 x 5 x 3 cm for animals) for organized storage.
• Use Case: Suitable for rough stones and animal-shaped products, ensuring secure storage and easy access.

H. Multi-Level and Simple Boxes for Silver Pendants and Earrings

• Material: Cardboard trays (26.5 x 33.5 x 3.5 cm) and multi-level boxes (15 x 6 x 3 levels).
• Features:
  • Tray design with 5x3 box slots (8.5 x 6.5 x 3 cm per box).
  • Magnetic covers for secure closure and interchangeable headers for product information.
  • Multi-level boxes with varying unit sizes (6 x 3 x 3 cm and 10 x 3 x 3 cm) for flexibility.
• Use Case: Designed for silver pendants, earrings, and small decorative items like pendulums and animal figures.

I. Simple Purification Box

• Material: Cardboard (11 x 11 x 5.5 cm).
• Features: Simple white design with a back-opening cover for storing purification stones.
• Use Case: Used for stones intended for recharging and purification purposes.

J. Product Boxes (Three Sizes)

• Material: Cardboard (6 x 3 x 3 cm, 6 x 5 x 3 cm, 10 x 3 x 3 cm).
• Features: Various graphic designs for different products, ensuring brand consistency with Holidaypac’s design expertise.
• Use Case: Versatile packaging for animals and pendulums.

K. Stone Information Magnetic Cards

• Size: 5 x 4 cm. 
• Features: Unique cards for each stone type, attachable via magnets for easy swapping. 
• Use Case: Enhances product displays by providing clear, interchangeable stone information.

L. Interchangeable Display Headers

• Features: Magnetic or clip-based headers for easy theme changes across all display types. 
• Use Case: Allows retailers to quickly adapt displays to different product categories or themes.

Implementation

Holidaypac’s design team prioritized modularity and ease of use by incorporating magnetic systems and lightweight materials. Prototypes were tested in retail environments to ensure durability, functionality, and aesthetic appeal. The use of KT board PVC and cardboard kept costs low, while wooden options provided a premium alternative. Magnetic headers and cards allowed retailers to update product information without needing new displays, reducing long-term costs.   

Results

1. Enhanced Retail Experience: Holidaypac’s modular displays and boxes improved product visibility and accessibility, leading to positive feedback from retailers and customers. 
2. Cost Efficiency: The use of affordable materials like KT board PVC and cardboard allowed Source de Cristal to offer competitive pricing to wholesalers. 
3. Flexibility: Holidaypac’s interchangeable headers and magnetic cards enabled retailers to adapt displays to changing inventory, reducing waste and increasing versatility. 
4. Brand Consistency: Customizable graphic designs on boxes and headers, crafted by Holidaypac, reinforced Source de Cristal’s brand identity across diverse product lines. 
5. Scalability: Holidaypac’s range of display sizes and types catered to various retail environments, from small boutiques to large trade shows.

Conclusion

Holidaypac’s display and packaging solutions for Source de Cristal successfully addressed the challenges of versatility, customizability, and cost-effectiveness. By combining innovative features like magnetic headers, modular designs, and durable yet affordable materials, Holidaypac enhanced the presentation of gemstone and jewelry products, driving retailer satisfaction and customer engagement. This case study demonstrates Holidaypac’s expertise in user-centric design, delivering functional and scalable solutions for wholesale retail.