Pineapple Pins Ipakethe Yezikhonkwane Zokutshixa by Sarthak Tavate

Pineapple Pins Ipakethe Yezikhonkwane Zokutshixa by Sarthak Tavate is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Ibhaso Legolide le-A' Design Award in Uyilo lweZixhobo zoBugcisa kunye neSteyishinari Competition Category.

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Pineapple Pins Ipakethe Yezikhonkwane Zokutshixa

by Sarthak Tavate

Client: Sarthak Tavate

Ibhaso Legolide le-A' Design Award Winner in Izixhobo zoBugcisa Category

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The Design

About Pineapple Pins Ipakethe Yezikhonkwane Zokutshixa

I-Pineapple Pins luyilo lwepakethe yezikhonkwane zokutshixa. Imilo yayo iphefumlelwe sisiqhamo sepayinaphu, ekuthi amaxolo ayo angaphandle anesingqi acebise indlela yokulungiswa kwezikhonkwane. Ipakethe ilinganisa ii-80 nge-80 nge-80 zeemilimitha, ngoko ke ilingana esandleni, epokothweni okanye ebhegini. Yenziwe ngekhadibhodi esiliweyo enokuphinda isetyenziswe kwakhona nebolayo ngokwendalo, kwaye ishicilelwe ngeflexography, nto leyo ethabatha indawo yetyesi yeplastiki eqhelekileyo. Xa ivulwa, ipakethe ibonisa uluhlu lwezikhonkwane kubuso ngabunye bangaphakathi kwaye inokuguqulwa ibe ngaphandle ukuze isetyenziswe ngokulula. Izikhonkwane esele zisetyenzisiwe zinokubuyiselwa epakethini.

The Recognition

About the Ibhaso Legolide le-A' Design Award

Pineapple Pins Ipakethe Yezikhonkwane Zokutshixa ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Legolide le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo kakhulu okunikwa imiyilo yeklasi yokuqala, ephawulekayo nentle. Abaphumeleleyo beGolide ziimveliso ezintsha kakhulu, ezinombono ongaphaya nezikhazimlayo ezibonisa ubuchule, ubulumko nobuchule babayili bazo. Pineapple Pins Ipakethe Yezikhonkwane Zokutshixa iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimveliso edunyiswe kakhulu, ebeka umkhwa nekumgangatho wesikhumbuzo enikela ixabiso elingazange libonwe. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Legolide le-A' Design Award yiprojekthi emangalisayo nehlonelwayo eluncedo kakhulu kwaye inyusa imida yobugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha. Pineapple Pins Ipakethe Yezikhonkwane Zokutshixa idala iimvakalelo ezinzulu zonqweno, ivusa umdla, ikhuthaza ukuyila kwaye iyasikhwebela.

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.