Two Design Quintessence team members lying on an almost 4-metre-long Ovation Custom road case built for Cirque du Soleil.

WHEN SIZE REALLY DOES MATTER.

Two Design Quintessence team members lying on an almost 4-metre-long Ovation Custom road case built for Cirque du Soleil.
When size really does matter! Design Quintessence’s biggest-ever Ovation Custom road case, measuring an impressive 3.77 metres long, built for Cirque du Soleil.

Ovation Custom goes BIG for Cirque du Soleil.

Some projects call for thinking outside the box. Others call for building a REALLY BIG one.

When Cirque du Soleil needed a specialised transport solution for its circus equipment, Design Quintessence stepped up to the challenge.

The result? The biggest road cases we’ve ever manufactured in DQ history.

Purpose-built to house a specialised net and outrigger system, these extraordinary Ovation Custom road cases were anything but ordinary.

Fortunately, the unusual is something we do rather well.

ALMOST 4 METRES OF CUSTOM-BUILT PROTECTION.

At an impressive 3.77 metres long, 774 mm wide and 966 mm high, this project was a BIG undertaking.

But size was only half the challenge.

Ovation Custom team member positioning a custom plywood support inside an oversized Cirque du Soleil road case during assembly.
Precision meets purpose. Custom internal supports designed to accommodate Cirque du Soleil’s specialised net and outrigger equipment.

The equipment required a carefully considered internal layout, with custom supports and compartments to accommodate individual components and keep everything organised and protected during storage and transport.

The finished cases incorporated aluminium extrusions, heavy-duty Penn Elcom hardware, custom internal supports and castors for mobility.

And yes, they’re big enough for two of our team to stretch out comfortably on top. We checked!

BIG IDEAS. CUSTOM SOLUTIONS.

Every project starts with a consultation to understand the equipment, its application and the challenges involved.

At Ovation Custom, we don’t believe in making your equipment fit the case. We believe in making the case fit your equipment.

From there, our design team develops a tailored solution using 3D design software to plan dimensions, internal configurations, supports and hardware placement.

Ovation Custom oversized road case for Cirque du Soleil, shown in a branded product graphic highlighting its almost 4-metre length.
Almost 4 metres of custom-built protection. The Ovation Custom net and outrigger road case, manufactured by Design Quintessence for Cirque du Soleil.

Once the design is finalised, our Australian production team brings it to life using quality materials, precision manufacturing and premium hardware.

The final stage is delivery of a purpose-built solution designed around the customer’s specific requirements.

From the first conversation to the finished case, it’s a collaborative process that turns unusual challenges into practical solutions.

Almost 4-metre-long Ovation Custom road case for Cirque du Soleil, shown open with its large lid and custom internal compartments visible.
Almost 4 metres of custom-built protection. The oversized Ovation Custom road case reveals its specialised internal layout and heavy-duty hardware.

YOUR CHALLENGE. OUR NEXT BIG IDEA.

Not every custom road case needs to be almost 4 metres long.

Whether it’s an awkward shape, delicate equipment, a complicated internal layout or something that simply doesn’t exist off the shelf, Ovation Custom creates solutions to suit your requirements.

The Cirque du Soleil project is a great example of what’s possible when clever design, quality materials and Australian manufacturing come together.

Big. Small. Complicated. Completely out of the ordinary.

NO TWO CHALLENGES ARE THE SAME. NEITHER ARE OUR SOLUTIONS.

Got something that doesn’t fit neatly into a standard road case? Let’s make it fit.