Adobe Design Achievement Awards
Top Talent 2019
PACKAGE DESIGN
Sweet Relief - Honey Infused Bandages
Sweet Relief is a bandage brand that innovates the way individuals dispense bandages and interact with the package. Gathering influence from a tape dispenser, The bandages are rolled inside the packages, and easily pulled through to rip and apply as needed. This tactic is both entertaining and sanitary, since the roll is contained inside the package until pulled out.
Through research, it was discovered that honey has been used for wound healing for many years dating back to ancient Egyptians. The wounds would be treated with honey and wrapped in bandages. Using this information as inspiration we decided to create a brand that also used honey-infused pads but take a more creative, innovated approach to the package and accompanying sets.
Accessible design is extremely valuable for those in need and those who are not. It is important
to integrate accessibility within design to be more inclusive and possibly educational to those who are unfamiliar with it, such as braille for the visually impaired.
With accessibility and the target audience in mind, it was decided that adding basic ‘grade one braille’ would benefit children as well as their families. These two being the target audience. The basic information included in braille is the product type ‘bandages,’ as well as the sizes for each bandage and the directions to use the package properly. The messages on the bandages alternate between “bee happy” and “smile.”
Needing a bandage in most situations commonly means there is a wound, which can be an upsetting event. The friendly bee design and happy braille messages on the bandages are intended to provide a sense of comfort and happiness to ease the pain from the wound.
These packages can be stacked or used individually, depending on which bandage is needed.
Due to the thoughtful design, there is no need to keep this product tucked away in a medicine cabinet.
It may be displayed on a bathroom counter for more accessible use while complimentary to the space.
