Press Release
Schalcon Spa Receives the Silver A' Design Award for Sky Soft Plus Yal Comfort Hd Contact Lens Packaging in Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design
Schalcon Spa recognized for sustainable products, projects and green design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ Sky Soft Plus Yal Comfort Hd Contact Lens Packaging by Schalcon Spa, designed for Schalcon, has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The award was conferred within the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the Silver A' Design Award
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Regarding 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.
Award Record
This recognition makes Schalcon Spa a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2022 - 2023 and the 2023 - 2024 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design Award
The A' Sustainable Product Design Award is an international design competition recognizing good sustainable products by leading designers and brands worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to sustainable product designers, green product manufacturers, eco-friendly product brands and industrial designers from all countries. Typical entries include sustainable projects, environment friendly designs, recycled, upcycled and bio-degradable products. The awarded sustainable product designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/sustainable-product
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/157465
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/157465
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!157465
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/342239
Media Contact
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Sky Soft Plus Yal Comfort Hd Contact Lens Packaging
- Function
- Contact Lens Packaging
- Category
- Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Sustainability
- Colors
- White Smoke, Midnight Blue, Silver, Gainsboro and Lavender
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Schalcon
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Schalcon Spa
- Country
- Italy
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2023 - 2024
- Design ID
- #157465
Design Details
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Realization and 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.
- Operation and Interaction
- 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.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in September 2023 and finished in November 2023 in Rome, and was exhibited in Mido Fair in Milan in February 2024.
- Keywords
- ContactLens, PackDesign, Sustainable, Lens, SkySoftPlus, Schalcon,
