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2 important dates Register online at: on or before 23 March 2018 Physical entries if shortlisted to arrive by Friday 4 May 2018 Awards presentation on 27 June 2018 Schools Starpack Packaging Design Awards 2018 Packaging is a diverse and exciting industry Look around you. Packaging is everywhere! From the cleaning products we use to the cereal we choose, everything has been carefully packaged to get it safely from the factory to the shop shelves. Without even thinking about it, we have all been influenced to buy something because of the design of the packaging. The success of a product is largely down to the three main functions of packaging: preserve, protect and promote. The aim of the Schools Starpack Packaging Design Awards is to help students understand the work that goes into the packaging surrounding the products they consume and teach them about the vital role packaging plays in the consumer market. Entering the competition will also provide an insight into a career in consumer packaging design and encourage them to learn more about what is a creative and rewarding career choice. The award briefs are provided by industry experts from manufacturers to household brands and provide excellent opportunities for pupils and students currently studying at KS3, KS4 (GCSE s/ BTEC/NCFE Awards Levels 1/2) and KS5 (AS/A2/ BTEC Awards Levels 3). The judging criteria will consider the age and course level of the entrants. Entry is for an individual student s work. The Schools Starpack awards form part of an annual awards programme, which also includes the Student Starpack Packaging Design Awards for colleges and universities and the Starpack Industry Awards. AWARDS Following rigorous judging, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Commended certificates are awarded. All entrants receive a certificate of entry For each brief there are additional sponsor prizes - see each brief page for full details The sponsors have the right not to award a prize if they do not think the work put forward has reached the required standard. The Awards Presentation and Celebration will take place on Wednesday 27 June 2018, at IOM3 Headquarters at 297 Euston Road, London.

3 60 JUDGING CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES FOR TEACHERS What the Judges are Looking For Originality and aesthetic qualities of the design, with consideration to commercial viability How the pack delivers the benefits to consumers and that the functionality has been considered as much as the branding The quality of portfolio, which must include evidence of research and the development of the design Designs which demonstrate awareness of environmental issues, through economic use of the material and recyclability. IN ADDITION Individual briefs may have specific conditions required by the sponsors. Please check each brief description carefully for full details. TWO-STAGE ENTRY AND JUDGING PROCESS If a brief is done as a class project, then the teacher must select the BEST six designs for submission Entry fee: a fee of 30 per school (which allows for up to 6 student entries). Schools wishing to submit more than 6 student entries may do so at a cost of 5 per additional student entry Stage 1 Online Entry In stage 1 of the submission, all entries must include an online submission of a single 4 page document for each student containing; A3 Research Board This is to show understanding of the brief, the approach to background research, what was learnt and informed design process A3 Design Exploration Board This is to demonstrate the design process, including iteration and why the final solution was selected Net of Recommended Design Solutions This is to show the final design and a 3D drawing is required. This may be freehand, photo, rendering etc Image of Finished Pack The total maximum size of the file submitted cannot exceed 50MB per student entry. If you do not know which student names to select at the time of registering online, then type in Student A, Student B etc. The online registration form allows you to add the names up until just before the judging date, but it is most important to register before the closing date. After completion of the online form, teachers will receive an automated confirming details. Entries may be amended up until the closing date. All entries will receive notification of shortlisting or otherwise by Friday 13 April 2018 After initial judging, shortlisted entries will be invited to proceed to Stage 2 of the judging process. Stage 2 Physical Pack Entry This requires the submission of a 3D model by no later than Friday 4 May Models must be submitted by the deadline date to be eligible for final judging. The entry number needs to be placed firmly and discreetly on the finished model. Results will be announced by Friday 25 May 2018.

The Briefs SPONSORED BY a THE BUG PACK Sponsored by RPC-bpi recycled products RPC bpi recycled products is the largest recycler of waste plastic film in Europe and the second largest manufacturer of

RPC bpi recycled products is one of the most responsive and dynamic polythene film businesses in the world, a major player in what is rapidly becoming a truly global industry. www.rpc-bpi.

The company celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2016, having grown from a UK operation with five factories in 1991 into a major global business with currently 140+ operations in 29+ countries, and

com Encouraging young children, particularly from urban and inner city areas to be more aware of our natural environment, nature and the wildlife that surrounds us is an initiative that many

Creative use of recycled plastic Ease of use and effective construction Safety and security of contents Consumer appeal through appropriate imagery and graphics The primary material to be 80%

4 The Briefs SPONSORED BY a THE BUG PACK Sponsored by RPC-bpi recycled products RPC bpi recycled products is the largest recycler of waste plastic film in Europe and the second largest manufacturer of polythene film products worldwide. RPC bpi recycled products is one of the most responsive and dynamic polythene film businesses in the world, a major player in what is rapidly becoming a truly global industry. RPC is a 2.5bn global design and engineering company specialising in polymer conversion in both packaging and non-packaging markets. The company celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2016, having grown from a UK operation with five factories in 1991 into a major global business with currently 140+ operations in 29+ countries, and over 20,000 employees. RPC operates in a wide variety of end markets combining its manufacturing skills with the expertise of its 24 design and engineering centres. Encouraging young children, particularly from urban and inner city areas to be more aware of our natural environment, nature and the wildlife that surrounds us is an initiative that many organisations like the National Trust are advocating. Using recycled plastic, design and develop a fun pack for young children to collect a variety of bugs or insects for nature projects. Creative use of recycled plastic Ease of use and effective construction Safety and security of contents Consumer appeal through appropriate imagery and graphics The primary material to be 80% recycled flexible plastic and you may include in the construction another complementary packaging material to offer structure and stability if required (20%). For full and detailed information about each brief, visit the website at to the school which has provided the best entries. The sponsor may award 100 of the 500 to an individual student should an outstanding entry be presented. For guidance with the brief contact Lucinda Holmes * L.Holmes@rpc-bpi.com

5 B c Good to Go Food Packaging for Children Sponsored by Klöckner Pentaplast LINPAC Kp-LINPAC has over 40 years experience in designing and creating intelligent plastic food packaging to optimize the protection, preservation and presentation of food. From clam shell takeaway trays, to minced meat trays and strawberry punnets in the supermarket, we create a packaging solution used by millions of people across 70 countries. Additionally we manufacture barrier films and cling film to create the total pack solution on shelf. Promoting healthier food-to-go choices for children is an important step in the challenge to improve health and wellbeing, and reduce obesity. Packaging has an important role to play in encouraging smart food purchases. Using thermoformed plastic, or plastic film, design and create inspirational packaging to appeal to children to ensure they make the right healthy food to go choices. Good visibility of the food contained Easy accessibility of product and portion control Appealing pack graphics to promote fun and education of healthy eating Disposability, recycling or re-usability Dependent on school resources, models to be made out of an appropriate material to indicate or represent thermoformed plastic, or flexible film as the primary packaging, to be at least 70% of the overall packaging. Other materials such as cartonboard or labels can be used as secondary packaging to help visualise the finished solution. Tutors and pupils are encouraged to look at the website to see current examples of thermoformed and film packaging. 500 to the winning school submitting the best solutions. For guidance with the brief contact Lubna Edwards * lubna.edwards@linpac.com Roxy Walker * roxanna.walker@linpac.com The Candy Dispenser Sponsored by RPC Design RPC is a 2bn global design and engineering company specialising in polymer conversion in both packaging and non-packaging markets. The company celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2016, having grown from a UK operation with five factories in 1991 into a major global business with currently 140+ operations in 29+ countries, and over 20,000 employees. RPC operates in a wide variety of end markets combining its manufacturing skills with the expertise of its 24 design and engineering centres. Sweets can be a quick source of energy, a snack, a comfort, a reward and a token of appreciation. Being able to dispense sweets individually can have several advantages including the control of portions and the addition of a fun and play element to consuming sweets. Design an innovative and fun piece of packaging that can hold a regular quantity of your favourite sweets. The pack needs to be able to dispense them individually or in portion amounts as well as be easy to be refilled when empty. The size and design of the dispenser, for easy usage and retail display Simple and easy refilling of dispenser when empty (it should take at least one full standard pack) The recycling aspect of the dispenser (if using a combination of materials they need to be easily separable) Fun and play element Dependent on schools resources for model making, dispensers to be produced using an appropriate material to indicate or represent plastic packaging. RPC are manufacturers of plastic packaging and if this unit went into production it would be made from polypropylene, polyethylene, PET. 100 for the winning individual and 400 for the winning school. For guidance with the brief contact Brian Lodge * b.lodge@rpc-design.co.uk

6 D E The Great British Bottle (Brexit UK Bottle) Sponsored by Logoplaste Logoplaste are leaders in plastic packaging, providing an overall service for packaging R&D, in-house production and quality systems, backed by technical support and advice. Brexit is shorthand for saying the United Kingdom is leaving the European Union, merging the words BR(itain) with exit. With Brexit soon to happen, Logoplaste are looking for a bottle that puts the Great back into Great Britain. Design and produce a 500ml bottle that reflects the Great in Great Britain. This new bottle shape should represent an aspect of the UK that is recognisable and have features that would be a must have for memorabilia collectors. The bottle must be related and/or recognisable as being an aspect of the UK The bottle must still represent the product it is used for Have a collectable value Be functional Consider the recycling aspect and its environmental credentials Have good display potential in store Dependent on school resources, models to be made out of an appropriate material to indicate or represent plastic. 400 to the winning school, plus an all-expenses paid visit to a Logoplaste manufacturing site for up to 30 pupils/students. This exciting opportunity is a tour of one of Logoplasts Hole in the Wall plants. Pupils and students will get to walk through the entire manufacturing process from incoming raw materials to finished bottles. to individual pupil/student For guidance with the brief contact Darren Wingrove * Darren.wingrove@logoplaste.com Designer Shoe Packaging Sponsored by The Packaging Society of IOM3 The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) is a major UK engineering institution whose activities encompass the whole materials cycle. It exists to promote the science, design, engineering and technology of materials, minerals and mining and their practical applications and facilitate qualifications, professional recognition and development, and to deliver knowledge, information and networking services. The Packaging Society is a division of IOM3. As well as providing benefits for members, the Society also contributes to a large training programme and is the driving force behind Starpack. Shoe boxes come in an array of shapes and sizes and can be made from an even wider range of materials, from cardboard and plastic to fabric and fibre board. Their function is to not only protect and preserve but also allow retailers to stack and/or store the packaging effectively within limited spaces. Exploring a range of materials including fabrics, alternative textiles, as well as more traditional combinations of materials, design and develop an original and creative solution for the fashion industry for packaging designer branded shoes. Originality of concept Exploration and development of the idea Experimentation of suitable materials and shapes Storage and display within designer branded shoe outlets Presentation and justification of final design No restrictions on materials, except if health and safety an issue, and combinations or complementary materials acceptable. 250 to the School with the best solution. For guidance with the brief contact Annette Bigglestone * annette.bigglestone@iom3.org

7 F G Years 9 and 10 Breakfast on the move unpacking asthma Sponsored by Graphic Packaging International Graphic Packaging International is one of the UK s leading printed folding carton suppliers, producing packaging products for the food retail, beverage, consumer products and personal care sectors, for a wide range of UK and European customers Although still recognised as one of the most important meals of the day, many people do not have the time to eat breakfast at home and due to convenience and time are looking at more options for eating breakfast on the move. Commuters and people walking to work with busy schedules need an easy to eat, nutritious breakfast product. Design a new and innovative cartonboard pack for a nutritious breakfast product that can be eaten on the move whether travelling or walking. Eating on the move suitability Easy to use by consumers Effective and appealing display potential Identification if single serve or multipack Freshness and protection of contents Cartonboard, with flexible film material for pack windows if appropriate. 500 to the winning school. For guidance with the brief contact Kate Jackson * kate.jackson@graphicpkg.com Sponsored by DS Smith, and developed by The University of Cambridge in conjunction with the NHS DS Smith is a leading European packaging company of customer-specific recycled packaging with emphasis on state-of-the-art packaging design and local service close to customer facilities. With a product portfolio that includes transit packaging, consumer packaging, displays and promotional packaging, customised protective packaging and industrial packaging, DS Smith answers to each market requirement. Designing Our Tomorrow (DOT) is an initiative from the University of Cambridge that brings together expertise from the Faculty of Education and the Department of Engineering to research and develop resources for teaching STEM at secondary level, as part of the mainstream curriculum. It puts authentic challenges and engineering practice at the heart of the learning experience. After the success of the 2017 Unpacking Asthma challenge we are running it for a second year. One of last year s winning designs is already in the process of being piloted in an NHS hospital. We are now looking to build on this success by developing a range of different solutions to help healthcare professionals with infant asthma treatment. Develop a packaging solution that helps reduce the anxiety of children under 6 who are having asthma treatment for the first time. The pack not only needs to contain all the items needed for asthma treatment but also needs to do it in a way that is fun and engaging for the child. The DOT challenge is different from other awards in that it comes with a full class set of resources to support teachers with helping students meet the challenge. The resources come as part of CPD training for teachers. There is a charge of 550 to cover the CPD and resources, and this package comes with 6 free entries. Winners will work with packaging experts from DS Smith to explore the potential of implementing their idea within the NHS. For guidance with the brief contact * simon.saunders@dssmith.com * andrew.hancock@dssmith.com

8 Conditions of Entry Students must be aged 18 years or under at the start of the academic year in September 2017 A fee of 30 per school (which allows for up to 6 student entries) is required. Schools wishing to submit more than 6 student entries may do so at a cost of 5 per additional student entry Completion of the online registration form by the teacher on or before 23 March Go to Work sheets and models must not show the entrant s name or school, but must show the entry number on each piece of work. Any work received without the entry number will be disqualified It is the teacher s responsibility to arrange for the work to be returned, either by supplying stamps, organising a courier or personally collecting. All uncollected work will be disposed of after 27 June 2018 IOM3 has unlimited rights to use all work submitted to promote the awards. The sponsor owns the right to develop the solution with the entrant Whilst IOM3 will take reasonable precautions, it cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to an entrant s work. Adequate protection of all entries is essential. HELPLINE Please contact Chiara Brooks: * chia.brooks@iom3.org join us on: twitter.com/starpackawards The Starpack Awards are organised by IOM Communications Ltd and endorsed by The Packaging Society (a Division of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining)

THE ANNUAL 2018 ENTRY PACK

THE ANNUAL 2018 ENTRY PACK CONTENTS 2 ABOUT The Creative Review Annual is one of the most respected and trusted awards for the creative industry. We celebrate the best creative work from the past year,