Picnic sets

I have been researching picnic sets for my Olypicnic project. I am trying to decide whether to go for a sustainable attitude to this project, seeing as I am basing this idea round the use of a green space it seems like a relevant theme. However, sustainability is not an area I have ever been that interested in before in my work and I think that it is like opening a can of worms in many respects. My personal practice has always been about design/aesthetic lead solutions.

Cath Kidston are an inspiration to me and design a huge range of picnic paraphernalia as well as following an aesthetic similar to what I want for my picnic set - 'best of british.'

Cath Kidston disposable hamper :

I came across this hamper set in the shop a few months ago and I really love the idea of it. This could be a really suitable idea to explore as this set is intended for use at the olympic games and is in many ways a novelty item. However, the games are on over an extended period of time so it would be more practical for it to be able to be used over this whole period. Also packaging is not an area that I am strong in or interested in so it seems pointless to make this into a packaging brief when it is intended as an identity brief. Also, another positive element to it being long lasting as a product; it could become a collectors item like patriotic commemorative china.

Beautiful vintage hamper :

I want to create and illustration for the set that explains its purpose as part of the promotional material surrounding the idea.

In terms of the hamper and other items I intend to brand as part of this brief, it will be a case of what I can get my hands on. I have managed to source two different sized picnic hampers - it is just a case of when I will be able to collect them for photographing and measuring for branding.

Cath Kidston plastic picnic croquery :