Smurfit Kappa, a packaging producer, is sponsor of the Dutch Design Awards 2018. The winning designs and projects of the 16th edition of the awards will be showcased from 20 to 28 October at the Veemgebouw in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, during the Dutch Design Week.
The Dutch Design Awards are organised by the Dutch Design Foundation. Competing designs are judged on aesthetics, impact, innovation, production method and cooperation. The final decision is based on a design's novelty and whether it makes a relevant contribution to society.
Arco Berkenbosch, VP Innovation & Development at Smurfit Kappa Europe, notes: ‘Recent developments such as digitalisation and e-commerce growth will in the long term require businesses to collaborate to take the next step in terms of efficiency and sustainability. It is fantastic to see this already happening with these young designers. At Smurfit Kappa, we find it of utmost importance to support innovation, talent development and creative design.’
Martijn Paulen, Director of the Dutch Design Foundation, commented: ‘We are extremely proud of the collaboration with Smurfit Kappa. They substantially support the success of the Dutch Design Awards with their innovative, thorough approach and special materials. Moreover, we believe that their innovation power will get an inspirational boost by being in contact with the creative top designers from the Dutch Design Awards. A true partnership.’
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