Nere PP Luggage

Blue and grey hardshell suitcases arranged on a light background

Nere (sub-brand of Strand), an Australian household name known as the destination store for luggage, approached BLOND to design a new lightweight luggage line. The brief was to design a suitcase family made from injection moulded Polypropylene (PP) plastic, which provided an opportunity to explore high-fidelity surface detailing and textures—helping to differentiate from the more common vacuum-formed luggage shells. BLOND harnessed the capabilities of this manufacturing process to not only increase structural integrity and reduce weight, but also maximise brand exposure through a sweeping pattern that frames the strategically positioned logos.

Grey hardshell carry-on suitcase standing against a plain background
Inset view of stacked hardshell suitcases
Three white hardshell suitcases stacked on top of each other
Close-up of diagonal ridged texture on a grey hardshell suitcase corner
Top-down view of a grey hardshell suitcase showing handle and lock
Side view of a grey suitcase showing zip closure and lock mechanism
Three white hardshell suitcases in different sizes standing side by side
Close-up inset view of white hardshell luggage corners
White hardshell suitcases stacked at an angle on a light surface
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Blue, grey, and green hardshell suitcases standing side by side
Hand extending the telescoping handle of a grey hardshell suitcase
Close-up of a black caster wheel attached to a grey suitcase base
Single black caster wheel mounted on a white hardshell suitcase base
Close-up of a black caster wheel attached to a grey suitcase base
Distant view of a grey hardshell suitcase standing against a grey background
Blue and grey hardshell suitcases stacked on a light surface
Close-up of textured corner of dark blue hardhsell suitcase