Furry Friends Farm 2018 Calendar

Furry Friends Farm 2018 Calendar

Furry Friends Farm 2018 Calendar is an innovative fundraising calendar design that combines functionality with social purpose, featuring a unique do-it-yourself display stand that transforms into an animal pen-shaped structure. This Bronze A' Design Award-winning creation consists of 13 loose cards printed on premium textured Japanese paper, measuring 165mm x 200mm, showcasing rescued dogs and their compelling stories. The calendar's ingenious design incorporates a dual-purpose display stand measuring 200mm x 90mm x 190mm when assembled, featuring a coin slot on one side for donations while the opposite side serves as a display for the calendar cards. The project demonstrates exceptional attention to structural engineering, requiring over a month of research and experimentation to achieve a stable configuration capable of supporting the cards throughout the year. Printed using offset technology on high-quality card stock (320gsm for the structure and 284gsm for the cards), the calendar exemplifies superior craftsmanship in graphic design and paper engineering. The interactive assembly process creates a meaningful connection between users and the cause, while the thoughtful integration of storytelling through monthly featured rescue dogs helps raise awareness about animal welfare. This design solution, recognized in the A' Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Award category, represents a sophisticated blend of functional design, social responsibility, and user engagement, demonstrating how creative design can serve both practical and philanthropic purposes.

animal welfare, calendar design, paper engineering, interactive design, fundraising merchandise, social impact design

— Adam Dawson