Leather keyring collection and packaging

The project

The commission brought a keyring collection and its presentation together within a single development process. Archicercle designed several leather strap types and worked on the product specification, from metal components and graphics to packaging. The documented production work includes cutting the straps and making the cases.

The work began with several elongated, perforated strap shapes in different colours. The integrated design scope included selecting the type of metal, developing the graphics to be engraved on the pieces and defining the engraving intensity. Display stand design was also announced as part of the development, alongside the packaging.

Before laser cutting, we applied a protective covering to the leather to tension its surface and keep it flat. This preparation was intended to prevent staining and possible burn damage during cutting, both for the straps and for the leather used in the packaging.

We used 3 mm MDF pieces for the case interiors. After cutting them, we glued them together and painted them matt black. The interior design incorporates shaped recesses for the keyring components, making their arrangement part of the case construction.

We then glued the leather in place and engraved the brand name using a galvanometer laser system. The packaging combines a black interior with a leather outer covering; documented variants include red, blue and black finishes.

The development connects the scale of the strap with that of the case: defining the product variants on one hand and constructing packaging specifically for the collection on the other. The studio’s contribution brings together design and production, with a documented sequence of preparation, cutting, gluing, painting and engraving.

Processes and materials: fabrication services · available materials · studio machinery.