Press Release
Bernardo Diaz Lopez Is Honored with the Silver A' Design Award for Hen Olive Oil Dispenser in Packaging Design
Bernardo Diaz Lopez honored for packaging design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 24, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Hen Olive Oil Dispenser by Bernardo Diaz Lopez, designed for Idea Design, has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Packaging Design category. The result belongs to the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined 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 Hen Olive Oil Dispenser
The gourmet olive oil dispenser, a compact and iconic addition to the Soso family. Meticulously crafted for durability and reusability, it boasts a unique integrated opening and closing mechanism. Made from ceramic and sourced from local artisans in Andalusia and the Spanish Levant, it exudes the essence of Spanish cultural heritage with its tactile finish and aesthetic elegance. The innovative stopper ensures hermetic sealing and effortless pouring with a simple twist, eliminating the hassle of removal.
About Bernardo Diaz Lopez
Since 2005, Idea Design has been a pioneering force in strategic design and product development, seamlessly bridging digital and physical realms. Placing clients and users at the forefront, all necessary steps are meticulously covered to bring projects to life. Solutions are crafted in tandem with clients, aiming to simplify lives with innovative designs. Idea's portfolio boasts a diverse range of small to global solutions, all united by their transformative impact, turning dreams into tangible reality. At Idea Design, passion drives every step of this intricate yet fulfilling journey.
Award Record
With this recognition, Bernardo Diaz Lopez is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Packaging Design Award
The A' Packaging Design Award is an international packaging competition that recognizes outstanding packaging designs by talented packaging designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to packaging designers, graphic designers, branding agencies and product manufacturers from all countries. Typical entries include bottles, boxes, cans, pouches, tubes and cartons. The awarded packaging designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/packaging
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://dezigners.org/157284
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/157284
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!157284
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/351945
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.ideadesign.es/
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Hen Olive Oil Dispenser
- Function
- Olive Oil Dispenser
- Category
- Packaging Design
- Discipline
- Communication Design
- Industry
- Packaging & Retail, Branding & Advertising and Manufacturing
- Colors
- Silver, Gainsboro, White Smoke, Dark Gray and Black
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Idea Design
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Bernardo Diaz Lopez
- Country
- Spain
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2023 - 2024
- Design ID
- #157284
Credits
- Team
- Bernardo Diaz, Juan Esteban Sanchez, Ezequiel de San Pedro, Alicia Alcazar, Pedro Cifuentes and Pepe Garcia
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The gourmet olive oil dispenser presents a compact and iconic product concept that seamlessly complements other offerings from Soso. It's conceived as a durable, reusable container with a distinctive integrated opening and closing mechanism. Crafted from ceramic and sourced from local producers in Andalusia and the Spanish Levant, it embodies Spanish roots through its tactile feel and aesthetic purity. The innovative stopper enables hermetic sealing and effortless pouring with a simple twist, eliminating the need for removal.
- Inspiration
- The packaging design was inspired by the aim to craft an oil bottle that harmonised with the iconic bland salt shaker of the brand, resembling an egg. A playful twist on the age-old question "which came first, the chicken or the egg?" sparked the inception of the concept, injecting it with a lively and vibrant essence synonymous with SoSo's product range. Going beyond mere aesthetics, the team sought to embrace sustainability by introducing a user-friendly dispensing cap that can be detached for easy refills.
- Research
- The primary challenge lay in crafting an oil bottle with significant visual impact that seamlessly complemented the brand's existing product, the egg salt shaker, both in terms of aesthetics and conceptual coherence. Moreover, the aim was to enhance sustainability and functionality beyond a mere single-use bottle. Employing a Design Thinking methodology, the team prioritised user, producer, and business model considerations, gathering extensive insights to define the product's foundations and business model. Through numerous brainstorming sessions, a compelling and original storytelling emerged, resolving the age-old question of whether the chicken or the egg came first.
- Challenge
- The primary challenge was to conceive an iconic concept that seamlessly integrated with the brand's existing product line. Additionally, there was a strong emphasis on embracing sustainability and adapting to the evolving landscape of refillable packaging models. A significant aspect of the development process centred around engineering a completely novel cap, necessitating rigorous technical feasibility assessments for a non-standard product.
- Realization and Technology
- Targeting consumers who prioritise product aesthetics and sustainability, the design appeals to those who appreciate the value of locally sourced goods such as Andalusian oil, and the renaissance of ceramics as a reusable material. Additionally, the incorporation of recycled plastics further underscores its eco-friendly credentials, resonating with conscientious buyers seeking both style and sustainability in their purchases.
- Operation and Interaction
- The hen-shaped design offers an ergonomically comfortable grip, while the cap serves multiple functions including sealing, pouring, and refilling, with an integrated return and anti-drip system seamlessly integrated into the overall design. The tactile feel and aesthetic simplicity evoke our cultural heritage. The innovative stopper enables hermetic sealing and pouring with a twist, maintaining the overall aesthetic integrity. When fully twisted off, it can be removed for easy refilling, featuring a double anti-drip and oil return system for added functionality.
- Project Duration and Location
- the project started in mid-2021 and was completed in early 2022. The design was carried out in Murcia, collaborating with the ceramic producer in Cordoba and with the stopper producer located in Alicante.
- Specifications
- The dimensions are approx. 125 L x 150 H x 85 W, with a capacity of 365 ml of oil (for each of the days of the year).
- Keywords
- Olive oil, bottle, hen, iconic, sustainable
