Kusk

Re-thinking cosmetic packaging using food waste.

Challenge

Using food waste from local chocolate industries

The project begins with the circular material COCOA, developed by Material Designer Paula Nerlich. The innovative material’s aim is to support the elimination of food waste by using it as a resource to create circular biomaterials. Our goal is to find an application to make the material shine.

Process

Back to more responsible & caring design practices

Our research revealed that the need for more sustainable materials and consumer goods is rising as users are encouraged to refuse, reuse and recycle whenever it is possible. Developing a set of reusable containers utilizing the new biomaterial seemed like the perfect narrative.

Result

Introducing a versatile reusable biomaterial container

KUSK is a set of reusable containers in 3 sizes and are complemented with a tray. The containers have lids, are washable and are perfectly stackable. KUSK is also designed for self-assembly cosmetics with the tray acting as a canvas, similar to a painter’s palette, on which the cosmetics can be freshly prepared for facial application.

Kusk Concept of cosmetic packaging with cocoa beans

Kusk containers open and with COCOA material

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someone smelling concept KUSK, made with COCOA

Kusk with chocolat powder for the cosmetic industry

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An open invitation for more sustainable practices

‍Encouraging everyone to adopt and implement more eco-friendly and sustainable practices in their daily lives and businesses - through material-driven design.

A collaborative partnership between circular materials and product design

‍Fostering innovation through the integration of circular materials with cutting-edge product design for a more sustainable future in consumption goods.

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