Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Verallia Design Awards: An extraordinary creative journey - Verallia Design Awards

24/07/2024

Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Verallia Design Awards: An extraordinary creative journey

This year marks a significant milestone in the world of design and innovation in France. The Verallia Design Awards, an emblematic competition dedicated to young creators, celebrate their 15th anniversary. Since 2009, this prestigious event has revealed numerous talents and pushed the boundaries of creativity in the glass industry. To commemorate this memorable anniversary, we invite you to relive the highlights and discover the behind-the-scenes of this unmissable event.

A Competition, A Passion

Since its inception, the Verallia Design Awards have aimed to give a voice to young designers, students, and early-career professionals by providing them with a platform to express their vision of tomorrow’s design. Each year, participants are invited to imagine innovative concepts around glass packaging, showcasing designs that are both aesthetic and functional.

This competition is a unique opportunity for designers to get noticed by industry professionals and explore new creative avenues. The submitted projects are judged by a panel of experts, consisting of renowned designers, industry professionals, Verallia representatives, and journalists. The evaluation criteria include originality, technical feasibility, and the commercial potential of the projects.

A Look Back at 15 Years of Creativity

To celebrate this exceptional anniversary, a retrospective video has been created, highlighting the significant moments of the past 15 years. We invite you to watch this video and immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Verallia Design Awards:

Innovation, Sustainability, and Commercialization

Over the years, the Verallia Design Awards have evolved and adapted to contemporary challenges by incorporating themes such as sustainability and environmental impact. Many award-winning projects have highlighted innovative solutions to reduce the ecological footprint of glass packaging while maintaining its aesthetics and functionality.

This eco-responsible approach aligns perfectly with the values of Verallia, a global leader in glass packaging. The company has long been committed to sustainable development, promoting recycling and reducing the consumption of natural resources.

Moreover, several projects from the Verallia Design Awards have been commercialized, demonstrating the real potential and tangible impact of these creations. These commercial successes not only illustrate the quality of the projects presented but also Verallia’s commitment to turning innovative ideas into concrete products.

A Promising Future

Celebrating these 15 years of creativity, the Verallia Design Awards highlight the importance of innovation in the glass industry. This competition is a true talent incubator, where tomorrow’s trends are shaped and future solutions are built.

We would like to warmly thank all the participants, jury members, and everyone who has supported this event over the years. Together, we have traveled an extraordinary path, and we look forward to discovering what the coming years have in store.

Be sure to follow future editions of the Verallia Design Awards and continue to support young design talents. Together, let’s build a more beautiful and sustainable future.

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