For my matchbox, I took inspiration from the following examples:
In my design I wanted to mimic the Victorian decadence of the third design, using the limited colour palette of the first two. I also used the classic Victorian matchbook design style of the a cartouche or oval in the centre, with an animal to identify the brand. The font I chose was Mesquite Std, which is a bold, decorative slab font that would be easily readable on a small box. I chose to leave out any other identifying copy, because the contents of the box would be recognized by its size and brand.
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