Cormack packaging awards: Peer comments

Liz Grayburn
Melinda Kingsland
Stella Ho
Andrea Krakovask
Helen Holman

Cormack packaging awards: Patchy Pack

Current adhesive bandages are sold in cardboard boxes which the individually wrapped bandage is stored in until use. This type of packaging is insufficient for use in a portable application as the cardboard box becomes crushed and is susceptible to water damage. Patchy Pack, designed for use by children aged between 8 and 11, and their parents, is an innovative portable adhesive bandage dispenser which stores bandages in a sterile environment. The dispensing system allows users to easily tear off the required amount of bandages (Patchies) while holding the Patchy Pack in the other hand. Each bandage is individually wrapped in a unique ticket like pouch which assists users to open the pouch easily and allows the bandage to be easily accessed when inside the Patchy Pack case. The overall experience of using the Patchy Pack in enjoyable and allows children to interact with the product at a higher level than existing packaging designs.

Sustainable design approach is at the forefront of modern innovative product design. Patchy Pack has been designed through a sustainable approach, as it reduces the amount of packaging required for each lot of bandages. Current adhesive bandages, on average, are sold in packs of 20 and many bandages designed for this age group are smaller than adult bandages, however often require twice as many bandages to cover the injury. Patchy Pack’s refill system allows rolls of bandages to be sold with a clear recyclable plastic film and a small stick on label. This packaging system significantly reduces the amount of ink required to print conventional bandage packaging and also allows the bandages to be packed tightly on the roll which takes up less room than conventional designs. The Patchy Pack case is 100% recyclable so it can be recycled at its end of life.

The Patchy Pack is ideal for use at children’s sporting games to patch up any small cuts and scratches. The Pack can also be used as a replacement for existing bandage packages at home and it is compact enough to be kept in a parent’s bag for any time an injury occurs. Overall the Patchy pack system is an innovative addition to the adhesive bandage market and offers a supreme packaging and storage alternative to conventional products. 

Cormack packaging awards: Final Presentation