At a time of heightened uncertainty and anticipation, Ricoh took to the global stage at DRUPA — the world’s largest print exhibition — with bold ambitions. It marked the global launch of a groundbreaking new product, and was the first fully attended edition of the show since the pandemic. All eyes were on how it would play out.
But this story isn’t just about business momentum. It’s about transformation — of space, of strategy, and of sustainable thinking.
With ambitious environmental targets in place, Ricoh challenged us to design an experience that didn’t just survive the scrutiny of sustainability — but thrived because of it. Guided by the principles of our Enviroplan framework, we set out to prove that a considered, sustainability-first approach could actually enrich emotional engagement, rather than restrict it.
In this session, we’ll explore how sustainability, far from being a creative constraint, became a catalyst for deeper connection. We’ll demonstrate how material choices, spatial design and messaging were carefully calibrated to deliver on commercial, emotional and environmental goals — and why a sustainable experience doesn’t need to resemble a curated scrapyard.
The outcomes speak volumes. From record-breaking sales to industry recognition — including awards for both creative and sustainability excellence — the Ricoh stand at DRUPA stands as proof that purpose-led design doesn’t mean compromise. It means impact.
This is a session for anyone who wants to push the boundaries of what sustainability can look and feel like — and how it can powerfully shift audience perception, energy, and emotion.