Papercraft Envelope: invitation envelope with an elastic band closure

The project

Papercraft Envelope is an Archicercle proposal for presenting invitations in an envelope with an elastic band closure. The campaign suggests weddings, communions and private events as possible uses, leaving the choice of contents open.

The envelope was made entirely in the studio. Each piece was laser-cut, and a small hole was added to accommodate the elastic band that holds the envelope closed.

The piece combines a brown exterior, curved flaps and a black elastic band running vertically around it. When the envelope is opened, the flaps reveal the white card inside; when closed, the focus shifts to the envelope’s shape and its contrast with the closure.

The small hole allows an elastic band to be incorporated into the envelope’s closure.

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