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Last updated 2008-10-16

WINNERS

National Packaging Competition

PakStar 2008

and National Competition of Packaging Design

Student  PakStar 2008

under honorary patronage of the Minister of Economy 

 

 

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History of Polish packaging competition

 

The first Polish national packaging competition “Złoty Kasztan”, was initiated in 1965. However, it was suspended 14 years later due to economic difficulties at that time. Rapid development of Polish economy in the 90’s created suitable conditions for revival of national competition and adapting it to the requirements of the free market. COBRO accepted the challenge and together with the Polish Chamber of Packaging and the Board of Poznan International Fair organized the first edition of the PakStar competition in 2002.

The successful three editions of the competition (2002, 2004 and 2006) proved that they satisfied the needs of trade and industry, generating conditions for the development of packaging design and improvement of quality, at the same time promoting competitiveness of products. It was also a fine marketing resource for the winners. 

Eight out of forty one PakStar winners to date have received an award at the International Packaging Contest WorldStar. Each awarded packaging with high score rating by the WorldStar Jury demonstrates such features, as functionality, marketing value, aesthetics and environmental qualities.

Responding to an appeal of WPO towards organizing national student competitions, to take advantage of the creative potential of young designers and  their promotion  - COBRO, in cooperation with the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts, established a new category of PakStar – National Packaging Design Competition “Student PakStar”, which first edition took place in 2008.

 


 

On 16 September 2008 Award ceremony of National Packaging Competition PakStar 2008 and National Design Competition Student PakStar 2008 took place during International Packaging Technology and Logistics Exhibition TAROPAK 2008.

The ceremony was honoured by the President of the World Packaging Organization WPO, Mr. Keith Pearson.

 

 

 

WINNERS

PakStar 2008 and Student PakStar 2008

 

The Jury, consisted of experts in packaging materials and containers, industrial design, environment protection, marketing and logistics selected on 15 May 2008 winners of fourth PakStar Contest and the first Student PakStar Contest.

 

Assessment of the entries was conducted based on the following criteria:

  • Innovation (including: application of new materials, creativity of structural solutions, new technologies, etc.)
  • Effective protection of the packed product
  • Environmental values
  • Graphics
  • Aesthetic qualities and marketing values, including informative value of the text on the package
  • Mechanisation and automation of new packaging processes

 

PakStar Awards 2008

First prize

Category: primary and group packaging

Packaging for WHITE TEA

Manufacturer:   ROGER Sp. z o.o. in Łódź (www.sirroger.pl)

Designer:          CAC Wzornictwo – Agencja Kreatywna in Warsaw (www.cac.pl)          

An elegant rectangular box made of high quality carton, with refined graphics and modern embossing technology. The shape and graphic design create strong association with the traditional metal box for tea.

 

Packaging for courier parcels

Manufacturer:   Smurfit-Kappa Polska Sp. z o.o. Oddział w Gdańsku (www.smurfitkappa.pl)

 

A corrugated board box with special safety insert, protecting a set of two bottles with baby food and the glass. Material saving construction facilitating closing and full recyclability of the box, make the pack distinctive and useful.

 

The corrugated display box

 

Manufacturer:   TFP Sp. z o.o. w Dziećmierowie           (www.tfp.com.pl)

This pack, made of corrugated fibreboard, consists of two parts: lower one, which forms a colourful support, and the upper part being the true container, protecting the contents. This dual set offers up-graded protection to the product, while ensuring attractive display on the shelf. Fully recyclable material completes the worth rewarding object.

Category:  secondary and tertiary packaging

 

The multi-function ALC (Attached Lid Container) packaging

 

Manufacturer:   Georg UTZ Sp. z o.o. in Kąty Wrocławskie (www.georgutz.com)

The multi-purpose reusable container made of PP for the distribution of various industrial products. The life cycle amounts to 10 – 20 years. These containers are stackable.
 A collapsible construction allows for placing them into each other, when empty, saving up to 63% of initial volume.They can be supplied with the label pockets, bar codes and RFID transponders. Fully recyclable.

The COMBO CL 285 collapsible container for aseptic transport and storage of liquid fruit and vegetable preserves

Manufacturer:   Schoeller Arca Systems Sp. z o.o. in Bytom (www.schoellerarca.com)

This re-usable tight container made of PP has a volume of 1000 litres, simple construction and  is easy to handle. Specially profiled cover presses the contents preventing from tilting. Durability – up to 10 years. Containers are easily recognizable due to bar code label having the progressive serial number. They can be provided with RFID transponder.  

 

Corrugated board container integrated with the pallet

 

Manufacturer:   DS Smith Polska S.A. in Kielce (www.dss.com.pl)

This innovative container made of the double wall board is provided with a quasi-pallet bottom. The inserts form the crates separated by the horizontal sheets. It is suitable for the transport of automotive parts and is patent pending.

 

PakStar 2008 Honorable Mentions

Category:  primary and group packaging

Packaging for „Coffea Arabica” coffee

 

Manufacturer:   Coffee Service Sp. z o.o. in Warszawa (www.coffee-service.eu)             

This stand-up pouch is made of mulilayer opaque laminate, imitating paper. The cold-glued nozzle allows for escaping the CO2 from the package, while preventing penetration of oxygen.     

Packaging for the latex AKROTIX paint

Manufacturer:  Jokey Plastik Blachownia Sp. z o.o. in Kędzierzyn–Koźle (www.jokey.com)            
The innovative solution of this PP container is based on the use of metallized IML label for decorating its entire body. It allows for the hot-stamping with gold and silver. Ergonomy of shape and full recyclability add to the high value of the package.

           
A small PP jar for cosmetic creams DESIGNED FOR LIRENE

 

Manufacturer:   P.P.H.U. POLIPACK s. j. in Gościcino (www.polipack.com.pl)   

This pack made of PP is injection moulded with the use of advanced technology. Cylindrical shape allows for placing the label around the entire body of the jar, using the hotstamping. Owing to its remarkable qualities like strength, easy opening and aesthetics, the jar has been highly praised.

 

Category:  secondary and tertiary packaging

 

A valve sack  with the handle, used for loose chemical products                    

 

Manufacturer:   ChemPack Sp. z o.o. in Kędzierzyn – Koźle (www.chempack.com.pl)

The pack is made of blow moulded PP film. Its pocket–type valve  is self–closing after the sack is filled–up and put inside the sack, which makes it tight. Filling and closing is performed automatically. The sack’s body can be colourfully printed by flexography. Rectangular bottom allows for easy stacking and displaying in the shop.

Student PakStar Awards 2008 First prize

Transport packaging for a big size house-hold articles

Authors: Paweł Kowalski, Adrian Podbielski Faculty of Industrial Design, Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw

This re-usable pack is designed for carrying objects like fridges, washing machines, kitchens etc. It is composed of the durable plastics panels and combined with them pneumatic cushioning cover. There are three sizes of the pack, adjusted to different sizes of the packed objects. Reduction of packaging material usage and re-usability are among prominent features of this design.

A packaging system called "The tastes of Podlasie Region"

Author: Monika Ostaszewska Faculty of Industrial Design, Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw

This system is composed of a set of different packs linked by the common graphic features and designed to pack a variety of regional culinary products with the purpose of creating new brand name "Smaki Podlasia". The style of graphics is taken from the traditional art of this Region. The overall purpose of the design is geared towards boosting the economic growth and promoting the Podlasie Region.

"Drug Dispenser" - a packaging system for medicines

Author: Maciej Bartosiewicz Faculty of Industrial Design, Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw

The proposed solution is based on the innovative drug packaging system coupled with the electronic device and a special application serving the system. In this system, a disposable blister is covered with a net of electric paths. After connecting the drug with the system, the cutting of the path by pulling out the blister from the package is noted by the system as the taken-in of a drug by the patient. The system is meant to facilitate and support the drug-taking, by reminding when the drug should be used. It also controls the dispensing of the drug and enables the contact with the doctor.

 

Student PakStar Honorable Mentions 2008

Packaging for CD and DVD, based on the "Simple touch 2" dispensing system

Author: Michał Skorupa Faculty of Art, Silesian University in Katowice

This pack protects the CD and DVD. It consists of two parts. The principle of the "Simple Touch" system is based on the change of shape of the pack, which allows for protruding the disk by 1/3. This enables easy taking-out of the disc without a risk of damaging or dirtying it. The pack is made of the recyclable carton and can be attractively printed.

A bag for garments and accessories in a shop for young children

 

Author: Agnieszka Brzezińska Faculty of Industrial Forms, Academy of Fine Arts in w Łódź

This intricate pack is made of thin carton from recycling and destined for shops with baby garments. After usage, it is possible to cut-out from the bag different sorts of toys: animals, human beings, cars, houses etc. Placing a logo or other trade marks and advertisements might increase the promotional values of the pack. The design represents a classical concept of the "Second life of a product".

"Bento sushi" - packaging for ready made dishes

Author: Małgorzata Lipińska Faculty of Industrial Design, Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw

The pack combines the traditional Japanese aesthetics, usage of modern materials, care for the environment and contemporary food. The project is inspired by the traditional Japanese boxes made of lacquer and the Origami art. All the components of the pack are made of fully compostable biodegradable material Polylactide (PLA). The pack is delivered to the Sushi company in collapsed form, which saves the space and costs of transport. The set is designed for four persons but the design allows for increasing or reducing the size of a pack.

CLIP - a single use, gel packaging for cosmetics

Author: Izabela Marta Cichecka Faculty of Industrial Design, Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw

A CLIP type of pack is destined for traveling persons. Somebody before starting the journey buys a wanted amount of retailed packed cosmetics and put a daily portion in a multi-pack made of attractively printed carton. One CLIP pack contains a portion of 2x5 ml for single use or for use in the evening and morning. After usage the gel pack dissolves in the water during bathing. In order to avoid mistakes each type of cosmetic has its own colour.

"EKOICON" packaging for milk

Author: Przemysław Ostaszewski Faculty of Industrial Design, Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw

"EKOICON" means a new concept of milk packaging. External part of the package is made of moulded carton. Inside a biodegradable pouch is placed. Milk is poured into the pouch through a plastics mounth, which is threaded and closed with a cap. The closure is secured by means of a seal. Dimensions of the container are: 250x80x10mm. The rectangular cross-section allows for the tight arrangement in the transport box. The pack can be fully recyclable in a modern plant.

"A spoon of soup"

Author: Klara Jankiewicz Faculty of Industrial Design, Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw

In this a remarkable idea: a plastics spoon has been used as a container for one portion of instant soup. The pressed soup concentrate is placed in the spoon hollow, and tightly sealed. The spoon is then put in the mug filled with hot water. The colour stripes function as the product identification. "A spoon of soup" can be a practical device for tourists. The design includes proposal for a display of the spoons of soup in the point of sale.