Overview

To support Travis Perkins in showcasing their extensive brick range, we designed and machined a compact, high-capacity display stand — known internally as the “Brick Library.” The goal was to create a durable, space-efficient solution capable of holding dozens of full-size brick samples in a clean, organized layout.

Design Highlights

• Material Choice:
  • Constructed entirely from birch plywood, chosen for its strength, stability, and ability to bear the weight of multiple bricks without flexing or fatigue.
• Slot Layout:
  • The stand features a 9×9 grid, precisely CNC-machined to hold 81 individual bricks.
  • Each slot is sized just wide and deep enough to cradle a brick securely, minimizing wasted space while maximizing sample density.
• Structural Integrity:

• All components were designed with interlocking joints, ensuring a rigid, self-supporting structure without the need for metal fixings or adhesives.
• The narrow footprint allows the stand to fit comfortably in tight retail spaces while still offering full visibility of each sample.

In-Store Impact

These displays are  providing customers with a tactile, visual way to compare brick textures, colours, and finishes.
The modular grid layout makes it easy to update or swap samples as product lines evolve.

Benefits

• ✅ High Capacity in Minimal Space: 81 samples in a single compact unit.
• ✅ Durable & Stable: Birch ply construction handles heavy loads with ease.
• ✅ Clean Presentation: Uniform slot layout and natural wood finish elevate the showroom experience.
• ✅ Tool-Free Assembly: Interlocking design simplifies transport and setup.

Would you like help creating a visual diagram or exploded view to show the slot layout and interlocking structure? I can also help format this for social media or turn it into a downloadable PDF for client presentations.