Pineapple Pins Lub Thawv Ntim Koob Thumb by Sarthak Tavate

Pineapple Pins Lub Thawv Ntim Koob Thumb by Sarthak Tavate is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award Kub in Tsim Khoom Siv Kos Duab thiab Khoom Siv Sau Ntawv Competition Category.

KubKhoom Siv Kos Duab· 2021

Pineapple Pins Lub Thawv Ntim Koob Thumb

by Sarthak Tavate

Client: Sarthak Tavate

A' Design Award Kub Winner in Khoom Siv Kos Duab Category

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The Design

About Pineapple Pins Lub Thawv Ntim Koob Thumb

Pineapple Pins yog ib qho kev tsim thawv ntim rau cov koob thumb (push pins). Tus qauv tau txais kev tshoov siab los ntawm lub txiv puv luj, uas nws cov nplai sab nraud sib txheeb zoo nkauj qhia txog kev teeb tsa cov koob. Lub thawv muaj qhov ntsuas 80 x 80 x 80 milliv, yog li nws haum rau hauv ib txhais tes, ib lub hnab tsho lossis ib lub hnab. Nws raug tsim los ntawm cov ntawv nyias (cardboard) zom uas rov siv dua tau thiab lwj tau raws ntuj, thiab luam tawm los ntawm txheej txheem flexography, uas hloov chaw rau lub thawv yas uas ib txwm siv. Thaum qhib, lub thawv nthuav tawm cov koob sib txheeb rau txhua sab hauv thiab tuaj yeem ntxeev sab hauv rov qab tawm kom siv tau yooj yim dua. Cov koob uas siv tas lawm tuaj yeem tso rov qab rau hauv lub thawv.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Kub

Pineapple Pins Lub Thawv Ntim Koob Thumb yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Kub, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim qib ib, zoo kawg nkaus thiab tshwj xeeb. Cov neeg yeej Kub yog cov khoom tsim tshiab heev, pom deb heev thiab ci ntsa iab uas qhia txog kev txawj ntse, kev txawj thiab lub zog ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Pineapple Pins Lub Thawv Ntim Koob Thumb xav tias yuav yog ib qho kev tsim uas tau txais kev qhuas ntau, tsim kev nyiam tshiab thiab loj uas ua rau muaj nqi tsis tau muaj dua. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Kub no yog ib qho haujlwm zoo kawg nkaus thiab muaj kev hwm uas pab tau ntau thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Pineapple Pins Lub Thawv Ntim Koob Thumb ua rau muaj kev xav tau heev, txhawb kev mob siab, txhawb kev tsim tshiab thiab ua rau peb xav tsis thoob.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Pineapple Pins packaging is an easy, un-injuring four-step versatile solution for all age groups and for every scenario involving the usage of push pins. Right from the correct size to be ergonomic, unit be convenient, made from eco-friendly materials, being user friendly, being safe for kids, being structurally apt, applicable for repeated number of uses, being able to be stored hassle-free to be slipped into pockets and carry-ons.
Dimensions & Packaging: Height: 80mm Width: 80mm Depth: 80mm. Dimensions are optimized to fit into hands, pockets, and carry-ons as well as assure larger quantities of pins per pack versus existing plastic cases.
Tags: Problem solving, Office supplies, Home living, Logo design, Biomimicry
Production Technology: The package is produced from recyclable and bio-degradable grinded cardboard. Using eco-friendly materials replacing the use of plastic cases was the obligation. The print is achieved with flexographic printing process. The push pins are stamped onto using existing manufacturing methods of planar punching with the pins attached to a plate, punched and released. The unit is easily mass manufacturable.
Design Challenge: Ideation and structuring for versatility were the most challenging parts of the project, following the basics to develop an optimum solution.
Research: The research objective was to develop a distinct and precise level of requirements for the package to keep the product use cycle simple at the same time making it practical and versatile. Functionality was a major aspect of the design distinguishing it from the existing packages. The obligatory mandate was to replace the plastic packaging with eco-friendly materials. The user's standpoint as empathy was a major inspiration to innovate. Minimalism followed in ideation was also critical in getting a resourceful outcome. Ergonomically the dimensions were tested and validated for a better user experience.
Inspiration: Pineapple Pins is inspired by the structure and subsistence of the Pineapple fruit, the rhythmic arrangement of sharp scales on the outer walls of the fruit form the essence of the product packaging. A hypothetical brand that features a packaging solution for a persisting problem of picking, using and storing of push pins.
Project Duration: The project started in December 2019 and completed in July 2020 in Mumbai, India.
Operation Flow: The package offers a sense of perceptively attentive yet subtle. The push pins package upgrade implies the product image through a set of visual elements. A visual guide to the use of the package adheres to the overall product image. When opened, the package turns into an array of pins on each inner face and can further be flipped inside out for an easier constructive unit. The pins after use can be placed back or simply dropped into the package. The sheer versatility and ease of use is the essence.