Consumer collectors value the product more in its original package and will be interested in displaying it. It must survive mail order delivery. The delivery survival is tested by dropping the entire package from a third floor classroom window at the beginning of class. Special details that demonstrate some unique knowledge of interest to Elvis fans add to its value. The interior package must assist in selling the item and help to justify its price.
Most concepts survive the toss and the students enjoy the fun and sharing of their wacky ideas.
There is a lot of fun information and seemingly limitless ideas that come from his many song hits and high profile lifestyle, but any celebrity could work as well perhaps. My students look forward to the challenge and it becomes a memorable project assignment regardless of the toss outcome. All Rights Reserved.