Smile Business card holder by Ari Korolainen

Home > Winners > #54714




DESIGN DETAILS
DESIGN NAME:
Smile

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Business card holder

INSPIRATION:
The product was originally targeted at our Japanese customers, to whom business cards are very essential. That is where the idea for the product came from. I wanted to turn a formal product into something attractive and fun, with an element of surprise to it.

UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Smile is a simple yet smart business card holder made of recycled leather. When you pull the band, the cards pop out and greet you with a small message or a company logo. It is a fun icebreaker and gives a positive impression of the user. In a meeting it is an interactive conversation starter that is sure to bring a smile on the other's face. The holder is closed again by simply pressing the cards back in. The design is plain and simple, while the function is unique and surprising.

OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION:
The holder is opened and closed with a snap fastener. Pulling the band makes the cards pop up, so you can reach them easily. This simple mechanism is convenient and unique, and will certainly give a positive first impression. The holder is easy to close by simply pushing the cards back in.

PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION:
The first version of the product was designed in 2012 in Lahti, Finland. The design was further improved, and the final product was done in 2014.

PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY:
The holder is made of durable recycled leather. It is available in several colors from black and white to bright colors.

SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES:
Dimensions: 60 mm x 10 mm x 93 mm

TAGS:
business card holder, recycled leather, holder, case, simple, surprising, interactive

RESEARCH ABSTRACT:
The product and its operation was tested on many people from around the world, and the reception was always positive.

CHALLENGE:
The most challenging part was to come up with a very simple yet practical operation while keeping the design minimalistic. In such a small product the rule Less is more is crucial.

ADDED DATE:
2017-02-24 07:36:15

TEAM MEMBERS (1) :


IMAGE CREDITS:
Image #1: Photographer Teemu Töyrylä, 2012
Image #2: Photographer Teemu Töyrylä, 2012
Image #3: Photographer Teemu Töyrylä, 2017

Visit the following page to learn more: http://www.privatecase.fi


CLIENT/STUDIO/BRAND DETAILS
NAME:
Private Case

PROFILE:
Private Case company is est.in 1985 when Ari Korolainen, architect and industrial designer, started to manufacture his own briefcases made of recycled cardboard. The good acceptance in the market and their fabulous design, which has been recognized by numerous awards, have made Private Case Oy one of the leading, manufacturers of environmentally friendly stationery products in the international market.



NOMINATION DETAILS

Smile Business Card Holder by Ari Korolainen is a Nominee in Fashion and Travel Accessories Design Category.

· This project is currently confidential as results have not been announced yet. Images and further details of the project is not available for public yet, please check back later. If you are the owner of this design, please login to view the images.

· Click here to register today inorder to be able to view the profile and other works by Ari Korolainen when results are announced.


AWARD DETAILS

Smile Business Card Holder by Ari Korolainen is Winner in Fashion and Travel Accessories Design Category, 2016 - 2017.



· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Ari Korolainen.

· Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Ari Korolainen.


SOCIAL
+ Add to Likes / Favorites | Send to My Email | Submit Comment | Comment | Testimonials | View Press-Release | Press Kit



Did you like Ari Korolainen's Accessory Design?
You will most likely enjoy other award winning accessory design as well.
Click here to view more Award Winning Accessory Design.


Did you like Smile Business Card Holder? Help us create a global awareness for good accessory design worldwide. Show your support for Ari Korolainen, the creator of great accessory design by gifting them a nomination ticket so that we could promote more of their great accessory design works.

See other A' Design Award and Competition WinnersA' Design Award Presentation Submit Your Designs
 
design award logo

BENEFITS
THE DESIGN PRIZE
WINNERS SERVICES
PR CAMPAIGN
PRESS RELEASE
MEDIA CAMPAIGNS
AWARD TROPHY
AWARD CERTIFICATE
AWARD WINNER LOGO
PRIME DESIGN MARK
BUY & SELL DESIGN
DESIGN BUSINESS NETWORK
AWARD SUPPLEMENT

METHODOLOGY
DESIGN AWARD JURY
PRELIMINARY SCORE
VOTING SYSTEM
EVALUATION CRITERIA
METHODOLOGY
BENEFITS FOR WINNERS
PRIVACY POLICY
ELIGIBILITY
FEEDBACK
WINNERS' MANUAL
PROOF OF CREATION
WINNER KIT CONTENTS
FAIR JUDGING
AWARD YEARBOOK
AWARD GALA NIGHT
AWARD EXHIBITION

MAKING AN ENTRY
ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS
REGISTRATION
ALL CATEGORIES

FEES & DATES
FURTHER FEES POLICY
MAKING A PAYMENT
PAYMENT METHODS
DATES & FEES

TRENDS & REPORTS
DESIGN TRENDS
DESIGNER REPORTS
DESIGNER PROFILES
DESIGN INTERVIEWS

ABOUT
THE AWARD
AWARD IN NUMBERS
HOMEPAGE
AWARD WINNING DESIGNS
DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
MUSEUM OF DESIGN
PRIME CLUBS
SITEMAP
RESOURCE

RANKINGS
DESIGNER RANKINGS
WORLD DESIGN RANKINGS
DESIGN CLASSIFICATIONS
POPULAR DESIGNERS

CORPORATE
GET INVOLVED
SPONSOR AN AWARD
BENEFITS FOR SPONSORS
IMPRESSUM IMPRINT

PRESS
DOWNLOADS
PRESS-KITS
PRESS PORTAL
LIST OF WINNERS
PUBLICATIONS
RANKINGS
CALL FOR ENTRIES
RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT

CONTACT US
CONTACT US
GET SUPPORT

Good design deserves great recognition.
A' Design Award & Competition.