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.
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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 dĂ©cor, or lifestyle retail, Oxta Design helps Australian businesses and inventors turn ideas into beautiful, functional products—ready for production and retail success.
