Nominations will open in September
Design a multiple car care pack which will conveniently fit within the storage space of most cars, also offering something above and beyond the norm with regards stability, ease of use, safety and possible re-use/second life.
The Brief
You are required to design a multiple car care pack which includes 1Ltr containers that are essential for the day to day running and safety of road vehicles.
The number of containers is up to you, but they must work as a complete package. They could interlock or form part of a larger storage system.
Although the containers would normally serve only one use, i.e. carrying and dispensing oil, screen wash, polish etc. You could think around a second purpose for the packaging while still in use.
Points to consider
- Innovation. How can the containers work together? Representation as a single pack and as multiple.
- Consideration on shelf – utilisation in store.
- Fit successfully in boot space, be stable due to movement of the vehicle.
- Easy handling and opens easily for dispensing various contents.
- Offer something original, innovative or novel.
- Enhance your chosen “leading” brand through bottle structure, material choice and by using ‘eye catching’ graphics.
Materials to be used
Plastic - Explanation for your choice of material is required.
For the mock ups - any material / model is acceptable. Use the best method possible to accurately represent your design/s
Entry Guidelines
Submission details
Entries must include uploads of the developments boards and photographic evidence of the final model
The 4 A3 development boards uploaded as a single PDF document should include the following:
- Research board
- Design exploration board
- Net of recommended design solution.
The photographic evidence should be uploaded as a single PDF document and should:
- Showcase the front, back and sides of the model
- Be shot against a white background and in focus. These images will be used in the Starpack Competition book and potentially for additional promotion
- A maximum of 4 images should be uploaded
- For students who are unable to supply a final model, 3D renderings and drawings are accepted.
Entry Requirements
- The entry fee is £20 per entry
- You will be invoiced for the entry payment once you have submitted your entry. If you have indicated that your college/university is paying for your entry, please ignore the invoice directed at you as another invoice will be sent directly to your college/university.
- The invoice will be received by Monday 7 April 2025 at the very latest and the deadline for payment is Thursday 1 May 2025. If your invoice is not paid, your entry will not be shortlisted for judging.
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The online regstration must be completed on or before 23:59 BST on 1 April 2025.
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Development boards must not show the entrant’s name or university/college
- The project names submitted at the time of entry will be printed as typed, if there are any errors and certificates/trophies need replacing, then the entrant will be liable for these costs.
- If you are not able to attend the ceremony in person or the ceremony becomes virtual, certificates and trophies will be delivered directly to the university/college listed in the entry. We will be unable to issue replacements for certificates/trophies sent to wrong addresses.
About the Entry
Judging Criteria
Entries will be judged against the following criteria:
- Selection of polymer material suitable for the chosen packaging and contents.
- Manufacturing methods
- Show life cycle, Re-fill/second use is important
Brief B Judges
Project Manager, Logoplaste Innovation Lab UK
James Thomas
Project Manager, Logoplaste Innovation Lab UK
James Thomas
Project Manager, Logoplaste Innovation Lab UK
Darren Wingrove
Project Manager, Logoplaste Innovation Lab UK
Darren Wingrove
Darren has been working within the plastics industry for over 33 years and is currently working alongside Chris Clarke & John George for Logoplaste Innovation Lab UK – a world leading independent division of the Logoplaste Group, exclusively dedicated to the research and development of sustainable rigid plastic packaging.
After studying as a Toolmaking and Advanced Machine setter primarily around injection tool and machine design, Darren joined Logoplaste 21 years ago, he has industry experience working in Plastics injection, Blow moulding processing and Project Management and has led operations as a Production and Development Manager. Darren’s actively works as part of a 3 person Uk team supporting both Logoplaste customers and independents advising and developing packaging from its concept stage through to industrialization.
Darren has been involved in the Starpack Award sponsor over the last 4 years and has been the Starpack leader for the past 3 years.
R&D Manager, Logoplaste Innovation Lab UK
Chris Clarke
R&D Manager, Logoplaste Innovation Lab UK
Chris Clarke
Chris has been working within the plastics industry for over 28 years and is currently the R&D Lead for Logoplaste Innovation Lab UK – a world leading independent division of the Logoplaste Group, exclusively dedicated to the research and development of sustainable rigid plastic packaging.
Having studied Polymer Engineering and Manufacturing Chris joined Logoplaste 21 years ago. He has industry experience working in Plastics processing and Project Management and has led operational manufacturing start up teams through-out Europe. Chris actively works with both Logoplaste customers and independents advising and developing packaging from its concept stage through to industrialization.
Chris sits on the British Plastics Sustainability; and Horners Polymer committees and is a member of the UK Institute of Materials. As a Starpack Award sponsor over the last 10 years Chris works closely with schools and students promoting training and packaging best practices.
Prize
Winner: Visit to Logoplaste Innovation Labs R & D centre in Portugal OR £600
IOM3 presents trophies to Gold, Silver and Bronze and certificates to Highly Commended entries.
About Logoplaste
Logoplaste Is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of sustainable rigid plastic packaging.
Logoplaste Innovation Lab Is the R&D division of Logoplaste supporting every phase of packaging development, delivering ground-breaking and faster time to market packaging solutions