The Client (a software company specialising in systems for the theatre industry) wanted a machine for dispensing tickets which had been pre-purchased by credit card.

This machine would have to incorporate a variety of internal components (printers, V.D.Us, computers etc) to suit the individual needs of individual customers.

Besides having to cope with a range of internal components the unit was to be mounted in a number of ways to blend into a number of different settings.

A system of 'stand- offs' was devised to allow an infinite range of configurations & internal dimensions.

This would allow individual units to be quickly altered or upgraded, on-site by simply swoping stand offs and infill panels.