Sorkhab Packaging

The main principle was to create a design that connects deeply with nature and evokes a sense of calm and balance, like holding a river stone in your hand. The inspiration came from natural forms and the idea of creating a sustainable product that feels organic yet modern.

My focus was on blending sustainability with functionality, ensuring that every element—from materials to form—resonates with the user’s values. I wanted to achieve a packaging design that feels personal, elegant, and rooted in environmental responsibility.

I hope this design inspires others in the industry to adopt sustainable practices. I also plan to explore similar concepts for other products, expanding the approach of combining reclaimed materials with thoughtful design.

When you choose to care deeply about animal lives and the environment, it transforms the way you connect with nature. Designing a product with this sense of compassion means that every element should reflect that commitment. By using reclaimed hardwoods, Sorkhab Packaging not only reduces waste but also respects life by avoiding materials that may involve harm or exploitation. This approach embodies a cruelty-free, vegan ethos, creating a product that resonates with ethical values in every part of its design.

Holding a stone between your fingers that you’ve found in a river, lifting it out of the water—this moment captures the feeling of connecting with something that truly belongs to nature. This experience inspired me to create a form with solid proportions, a natural bond, and a shape that rests comfortably in the hand. I aimed to recreate this sense of connection using a natural material like wood, allowing Sorkhab Packaging to resonate with the calm, grounded essence of nature.

Sorkhab is a small business, and this packaging marked its debut. From the beginning, the client was concerned about costs, so I had to find a balance between quality and affordability. With a limited production run, it was essential to choose methods that allowed for artisanal quality but were still semi-industrial. For this product, an 8-head CNC milling machine was used, optimizing efficiency while preserving artistic integrity.I collaborated with small workshops that specialize in crafting wooden furniture legs, as they often have reclaimed wood available. By using their wood waste, I reduced several costs—such as material transport and intermediary fees—to almost zero. This approach benefited both sides: the workshops could generate revenue from materials that would otherwise go to waste, and Sorkhab achieved a sustainable, cost-effective solution.