Sky Soft Plus Yal Comfort Hd Imballaghju di Lenti di Cuntattu by Schalcon Spa is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award d'Argentu in Pruduttu Sustenibile Competition Category.
ArgentuPruduttu Sustenibile· 2024
Sky Soft Plus Yal Comfort Hd Imballaghju di Lenti di Cuntattu
by Schalcon Spa
Client: Schalcon
A' Design Award d'Argentu Winner in Pruduttu Sustenibile Category
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About Sky Soft Plus Yal Comfort Hd Imballaghju di Lenti di Cuntattu
Schalcon hà riprogettatu cumpletamente e lenti di cuntattu mensile Sky Soft Plus in a versione scatula unica, intruducendu u Soft Flat Pack cù un novu imballaghju chì offre vantaghji ambientali: U spessore di u pacchettu hè statu riduttu di u 90% in cunfrontu à a versione precedente; U materiale utilizatu per l'imballaghju hè statu riduttu di più di u 80% in cunfrontu à a versione precedente; A plastica hè stata cumpletamente eliminata da l'imballaghju esternu; U blister di e lenti di cuntattu hè pruduttu utilizendu materiale riciclatu da scarti di produzzione; A stampa grafica hè realizata esclusivamente cù inchiostri privi di inquinanti di metalli pesanti.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award d'Argentu
Sky Soft Plus Yal Comfort Hd Imballaghju di Lenti di Cuntattu hè un vincitore di u premiu A' Design Award d'Argentu, una ricunniscenza straordinariamente prestigiosa attribuita à i disegni di alta gamma, splendidi è impressiunanti. I vincitori d'Argentu sò opere tremendamente brillanti è estremamente creative chì illustranu l'espertisa, u talentu è l'acutezza eccezziunali di i so disegnatori. Si aspetta chì Sky Soft Plus Yal Comfort Hd Imballaghju di Lenti di Cuntattu sia una opera maravigliosa di mostra, rimarchevulemente prufessiunale è prufondamente innuvatrice. Stu disegnu vincitore di u premiu A' Design Award d'Argentu hè una invenzione assai nutevule è ammirata chì benefizia è allarga i limiti di l'arte, di a scienza, di u disegnu è di a tecnulugia. Sky Soft Plus Yal Comfort Hd Imballaghju di Lenti di Cuntattu hè una creazione assai invidiata chì evoca disideri, introduce sentimenti pusitivi è accende stupore è maraviglia.
Behind the Design
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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