Michael Cattanach

Project Highlight This collection celebrates the versatility of a single floral motif by letting colour be the storyteller. Rich violets evoke encouragement and strength, soft blush tones offer warmth and elegance, cool sage greens create serenity, while vibrant coral blooms radiate joy and celebration. Framed within softly textured oval die-cuts and paired with coordinating botanical gift tags, each design demonstrates how subtle changes in colour, background pattern and sentiment can...

Project highlights Some cards tell a story with words. Others tell it through imagery. This design combines vintage photography with a richly layered floral arrangement to celebrate the moments that make us smile. The soft botanical palette, aged script background and classic camera motif evoke the feeling of looking through an old album filled with cherished memories. The camera isn't simply an embellishment—it becomes part of the narrative, suggesting that beauty is worth noticing,...

The history of paper craft boxes isn't just about packaging—it's about how presentation evolved alongside craftsmanship. Here's a brief timeline. Ancient China (around the 2nd century BCE onwards): After paper was invented, it was used to wrap and protect precious items such as tea, medicines and ceremonial gifts. These were simple folded wrappers rather than boxes. Japan (from the 6th century): The traditions of origami and decorative gift wrapping developed. The classic Masu folded box,...