Silver Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design · 2024
Sky Soft Plus Yal Comfort Hd Contact Lens Packaging
by Schalcon Spa
- A' Design Award 2024 Silver Winner in Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design
- Awarded April 15, 2024
- CLIENT: Schalcon
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 145,373
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About Sky Soft Plus Yal Comfort Hd Contact Lens Packaging
Schalcon has completely redesigned the monthly Sky Soft Plus contact lenses in the single-box version, introducing the Soft Flat Pack with a new packaging, offering environmental advantages: The thickness of the pack has been reduced by 90% compared to the previous version; The material used for packaging has been reduced by over 80% compared to the previous version; Plastic has been entirely eliminated from the outer packaging; The contact lens blister is produced using recycled material from production waste; Graphic printing is exclusively done with inks free of heavy metal pollutants.
Schalcon spa's Sky Soft Plus Yal Comfort Hd Contact Lens Packaging represents a thoughtful evolution in medical device presentation, one that bridges the traditional clinical requirements of pharmaceutical packaging with contemporary visual communication strategies more commonly associated with premium personal care products. The design demonstrates sophisticated understanding of how packaging functions simultaneously as protective container, regulatory information vehicle, and brand ambassador at the point of purchase and throughout the user experience. The compositional decision to incorporate dynamic water splash imagery introduces an element of vitality and freshness that transcends typical contact lens packaging conventions, visually communicating the product's moisture-comfort positioning through immediate sensory association rather than textual description alone. The circular die-cut window serves multiple functions: it allows verification of product integrity, creates a focal point within the typographic field, and introduces actual depth into the otherwise two-dimensional surface, thereby generating visual interest through material interaction rather than printed embellishment alone. The chromatic restraint, limited to navy blue against white with cyan water accents, establishes a visual identity that communicates both medical credibility and approachable modernity. Typography unfolds in carefully calibrated weights and scales, guiding the eye through product identification, specification details, and regulatory compliance information without overwhelming the overall aesthetic harmony. This packaging suggests how sustainable design principles might be integrated with commercial healthcare contexts, inviting consideration of how environmental responsibility and visual sophistication can coexist within regulated product categories.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- Schalcon revolutionises the contact lens industry with the environmentally friendly pack design of Sky Soft plus. Soft Flat Pack sets a new standard for sustainability, reducing packaging thickness by 90% and material use by 80%. A key step in reducing environmental impact by eliminating plastic from the outer packaging and incorporating recycled material from production waste. Schalcon proves that design can be contemporary and sustainable, for a better future.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 62 x 6,5 x 105 mm
- Tags
- ContactLens, PackDesign, Sustainable, Lens, SkySoftPlus, Schalcon,
- Production Technology
- The thickness of the packaging was reduced by 90% compared to before;
The material used for packaging was reduced by more than 80% compared to before;
Plastic has been totally eliminated from the outer packaging;
The contact lens blister is produced using recycled material from production waste;
graphics are printed using only inks free of polluting heavy metals. - Design Challenge
- The project addresses several challenges to improve the sustainability and accessibility of Sky Soft Plus monthly contact lenses. Reducing packaging thickness by 90% and material usage by 80% presents engineering and design challenges. The elimination of plastic from the outer packaging and the incorporation of recycled material in the lens blister require careful material selection and manufacturing adjustments. Ensuring the use of eco-friendly inks for graphic printing adds complexity to the production process. Overcoming these challenges is crucial to realizing the project's goals and advancing towards a more sustainable and consumer-friendly product.
- Project Duration
- The project started in September 2023 and finished in November 2023 in Rome, and was exhibited in Mido Fair in Milan in February 2024.
- Operation Flow
- This innovative contact lens package is designed for user-friendly simplicity. Easy to open, it reduces waste and environmental impact. The lenses are housed in a recycled blister, promoting sustainability. The eco-friendly graphic printing is clear and engaging. The transformation of the packaging has made an environmentally conscious product more accessible, enhancing the overall user experience.
- Research
- Schalcon S.p.A.'s project aims to make the monthly Sky Soft Plus contact lenses more sustainable and accessible. The packaging thickness has been reduced by 90%, and material usage decreased by 80%. Eliminating plastic from the outer packaging and incorporating recycled material in the lens blister underscores the commitment to sustainability. Graphic printing, done with eco-friendly inks, highlights the environmental dedication. This transformation not only enhances the product but also makes eco-conscious choices more appealing to consumers, marking a significant step towards a sustainable and mindful future.
- Inspiration
- Environmental sustainability is one of the most interesting topics these days, and sustainable is one of the adjectives most frequently used in the media. One hears daily about sustainable economy, sustainable development, sustainable energy, sustainable society, sustainable companies. Sustainable is everything that is compatible with the need to safeguard environmental resources and quality of life.