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The Football Display Case is a premium, UV-protected display box designed to safely showcase autographed or collectible footballs. Created for sports enthusiasts and memorabilia collectors, this case was built to solve real-world pain points around sun damage, poor durability, and mass-produced aesthetics.
Oxta Design partnered with the client to bring this vision to life—from industrial design and engineering, to design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and visualisation. The final product merges display elegance with functional protection.
Most football display cases on the market either look generic or fail in real-world use: they scratch easily, cave in during transport, or offer no protection against sunlight that fades valuable autographs. Our client wanted a solution that outperforms existing products, with thicker UV-blocking acrylic, a real wood base, and design cues that suggest craftsmanship and collector-level quality.
The goal was to develop a product that could be shipped flat-packed to reduce breakage risk, and still deliver a premium unboxing and display experience.
Designing a display product that is both visually premium and manufacturable at scale required close attention to detail and several creative problem-solving decisions:
Material Constraints: Using 5mm thick acrylic panels (vs standard 3mm) added strength and rigidity but required structural changes to maintain a sleek profile and easy assembly.
Sunlight Protection: Ensuring 99% UV protection while avoiding haze or visual distortion in the clear panels.
Shipping and Assembly: Designing for flat-pack assembly to reduce breakage during transport, while ensuring structural integrity once assembled.
Premium Base Engineering: Developing a hollow pine or cedar wood base with beveled edges, a metal accent strip, and custom branding — all while keeping weight and production costs in check.
Football Stability: Designing a minimalist yet secure football holder that doesn’t interfere with visibility or access.
The client’s goal was clear: to deliver a display-worthy, collector-grade football case that would stand out on Amazon and other retail channels. Specific design goals included:
Design a sturdy, UV-protected acrylic enclosure using thicker, clearer panels than market competitors.
Engineer a solid wood base with elevated feet, refined edge detailing, and a premium chrome accent.
Allow simple flat-pack assembly, eliminating the risk of damage during shipping while keeping user setup intuitive.
Incorporate brand identity, including a clean logo placement on the base.
Produce high-quality 3D renders and CAD files suitable for prototyping, factory sampling, and investor review.
The finished Football Display Case is a perfect blend of aesthetic elegance and engineered function—designed to protect valuable memorabilia while enhancing its visual impact.
Oxta Design delivered:
A modular acrylic housing system using UV-blocking 5mm panels for unmatched protection and durability
A hollow, real wood base (sized for presence and proportion) with chrome detailing and subtle brand placement
Assembly-friendly joints and connection design, allowing the unit to be shipped flat without sacrificing structural integrity
A custom football holder that suspends the ball securely while keeping attention on the item itself
Detailed CAD files, exploded views, and high-end renders for manufacturing and presentation
The final design elevates collectible display standards—offering a polished, protective, and presentation-ready experience for sports fans and collectors.
Whether you’re designing for collectibles, home décor, or lifestyle retail, Oxta Design helps Australian businesses and inventors turn ideas into beautiful, functional products—ready for production and retail success.
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