Client

Deutsche See

Project

Fish Box

Description

An ergonomically optimized reusable crate system was developed for Deutsche See, ensuring product quality, reducing losses, and visibly enhancing sustainability.

640 tons

Annual Styrofoam Savings

3.2 million

Annual circulations

Packaging Design

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Prototyping

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Realization

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Circular Economy

Reusable fish crates for Deutsche See – sustainable packaging design and product development by design for human nature in Hamburg.
Reusable fish crates for Deutsche See – sustainable packaging design and product development by design for human nature in Hamburg.
Stackable reusable fish crates for Deutsche See – a sustainable logistics solution and product design by design for human nature in Hamburg.
Stackable reusable fish crates for Deutsche See – a sustainable logistics solution and product design by design for human nature in Hamburg.
Stackable reusable fish crates for Deutsche See – a sustainable logistics solution and product design by design for human nature in Hamburg.

How can the transport of valuable goods be designed to be efficient, sustainable, and brand-appropriate?

In markets with rising quality standards and limited resources, logistics becomes a brand-defining task. Particularly in the fish industry, there was a search for solutions to replace fragile and unsustainable packaging such as Styrofoam without compromising on quality and efficiency.

Büroraum, ausgestattet mit verschiedenen SCOPE Elementen wie Transformationswänden, Pultbänken und rundem Tisch für flexible Micro-Architecture.
Büroraum, ausgestattet mit verschiedenen SCOPE Elementen wie Transformationswänden, Pultbänken und rundem Tisch für flexible Micro-Architecture.
Büroraum, ausgestattet mit verschiedenen SCOPE Elementen wie Transformationswänden, Pultbänken und rundem Tisch für flexible Micro-Architecture.
Solution

The reusable crate system developed meets the highest standards of hygiene, stacking, and cooling—becoming a symbol of responsibility. Thoughtful ergonomics, precise design, and durability reduce transport damage, ensure smooth processes, and significantly enhance brand image.

Sustainable reusable fish crate in use at Deutsche See – an eco-friendly logistics solution implemented by Design for Human Nature in Hamburg.
Sustainable reusable fish crate in use at Deutsche See – an eco-friendly logistics solution implemented by Design for Human Nature in Hamburg.
"Our multiple award-winning reusable crate is indispensable in our sustainable logistics."
Deutsche See
GmbH

We develop tool systems that protect products and strengthen brands—from process analysis to material design. Our solutions combine efficiency with empathy, demonstrating how technology and emotion can unite as one.

Stackable reusable fish crates for Deutsche See – a sustainable packaging design as a styrofoam alternative, developed by design for human nature in Hamburg.
Stackable reusable fish crates for Deutsche See – a sustainable packaging design as a styrofoam alternative, developed by design for human nature in Hamburg.
Stackable reusable fish crates for Deutsche See – a sustainable packaging design as a styrofoam alternative, developed by design for human nature in Hamburg.
An employee pushes a cart with stacked reusable fish crates through the Deutsche See warehouse – showcasing sustainable logistics and packaging design.
An employee pushes a cart with stacked reusable fish crates through the Deutsche See warehouse – showcasing sustainable logistics and packaging design.
An employee pushes a cart with stacked reusable fish crates through the Deutsche See warehouse – showcasing sustainable logistics and packaging design.
An employee carries a reusable fish crate filled with fish and ice through the Deutsche See warehouse – a sustainable circular design.
An employee carries a reusable fish crate filled with fish and ice through the Deutsche See warehouse – a sustainable circular design.
An employee carries a reusable fish crate filled with fish and ice through the Deutsche See warehouse – a sustainable circular design.
SCOPE Transformationswände aus schwarzem Metall auf Rollen, modular kombinierbar für flexible Bürogestaltung von Design for Human Nature.
SCOPE Transformationswände aus schwarzem Metall auf Rollen, modular kombinierbar für flexible Bürogestaltung von Design for Human Nature.
SCOPE Transformationswände aus schwarzem Metall auf Rollen, modular kombinierbar für flexible Bürogestaltung von Design for Human Nature.
Teamfoto von Maximiliane.
Teamfoto von Maximiliane.
Teamfoto von Maximiliane.
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