Loopholes Toolkit Production
Designing and producing 400 physical copies of the Loopholes toolkit for distribution across Europe.
The Loopholes toolkit design and production process.
The Project
Following the development of the Loopholes methodology, I was tasked with producing 400 physical copies of the toolkit for distribution across Europe. The toolkit was also used during workshops at the Transitions conference, providing participants with hands-on tools for implementing sustainable practices.
This project combined digital fabrication techniques with sustainable material choices to create a professional, durable, and environmentally conscious product.
Components & Materials
The complete toolkit includes:
- Printed cards for use in group settings
- Main board for organizing cards and planning strategies
- Two canvases (printable from circularloopholes.net) that serve as consumables
- Laser-cut and etched felt packaging
- 3D printed button fastener featuring the Loopholes logo
- String closure system
Toolkit assembly process
Fabrication Process
The production process involved multiple digital fabrication techniques:
- Designing the card layouts and board in Adobe Illustrator
- Working with professional printers to produce the cards and boards
- Creating vector files for laser cutting the felt packaging
- Designing and 3D printing custom buttons with the Loopholes logo
- Assembling all components by hand to ensure quality
The felt packaging was chosen for its durability, tactile quality, and sustainable properties. The laser etching process allowed for precise branding while maintaining the material's integrity.
Production process demonstration
Impact & Distribution
The 400 toolkits were distributed to fashion companies, educational institutions, and policy makers across Europe. They served as tangible resources for implementing the systems thinking approach developed in the Loopholes project.
The toolkit's physical presence at the Transitions conference helped facilitate meaningful workshops and discussions around sustainable transitions in the fashion industry. Participants could interact with the cards and boards, making abstract concepts more concrete and actionable.