report-fashionandbeauty: Innovation by Design 2018

Skinceuticals Custom D.O.S.E

Company L'Oreal

Introduction Date March 9, 2018

Project Website

Why is this project worthy of an award?

CUSTOM D.O.S.E (D.O.S.E) is a personalized skincare servce developed by L’Oréal’s Technology Incubator in partnership with L’Oréal-owned SkinCeuticals, a leader in advanced skincare. D.O.S.E is a state-of-the-art service engineered to scan and evaluate consumers’ unique skin needs and combine active ingredients into a tailor-made, corrective serum. D.O.S.E technology is first-of-its-kind because it is able to mix active ingredients, chosen specifically to target the appearance of skin-aging issues, like wrinkles, fine lines, and discoloration, into a single serum. D.O.S.E has a production-quality compounder that operates at 1,200 rotations per minute to mix ingredients precisely, drop by drop. The machine uniquely combines active ingredients that historically were unmixable outside of a factory setting. Through this technology, skincare professionals can administer a single D.O.S.E serum with multiple active ingredients that address the appearance of multiple skin concerns. More than 250 unique skin types were considered when researching and selecting active ingredients to include in D.O.S.E in order to provide dozens of combinations through over 2,000 algorithms. L’Oréal scientists spent 12 months determining what formulations would be most efficacious based on consumer needs and ensured the technology could dispense the formula accurately.

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The D.O.S.E experience begins with a one-on-one skincare professional consultation to discuss which active ingredients will be most appropriate for the patient. The skincare professional completes an assessment on a tablet, which transfers the data to the D.O.S.E machine that mixes and dispenses the customized serum. A custom label is then printed for each consumer, including an expiration date and a bar code for easy reordering.

Who worked on the project?

L’Oreal: Guive Balooch; Rich Besen; Dina D’Aiuto; Angelike Galdi; Tiffany James; Fred Orsita; Nicky Sinclair; Florent Valceschini

View the project video: https://skybox.matw.com/fs/view/22YDhv38yRnnkWzNvYDSy1RikLsusOHj/?public=503280a9ac031f37d4e097049e7f6755

StackedSkincare Dermaplaning Tool

Company StackedSkincare

Introduction Date February 1, 2017

Project Website https://stackedskincare.com

Why is this project worthy of an award?

The StackedSkincare® patented Dermaplaning tool is a non-invasive exfoliation tool for instantly smoother and brighter skin. Designed to provide similar results to an in-office dermaplaning treatment, this at-home tool gently purifies skin of dead cell build-up and peach fuzz to reveal a bright, youthful-looking complexion. The StackedSkincare Dermaplaning Tool establishes a new metaphor for facial skin and hair removal for women. It is clearly differentiated from male oriented “shaving” products. The design features a carefully balanced stainless steel handle and a beveled edge around the blade for enhanced precision. Safety is built into the design through the use of a cover to shield the user from the exposed blade when changing heads. Other key benefits include; By removing the surface layer of dead cells, dermaplaning allows products to fully soak into the skin—boosting the efficacy of the serums, peels and creams you already own. With regular use, skin is left smooth, soft, and luminous. Paired with the entire StackedSkincare system, this is the most advanced skincare routine you can achieve at home.

What else would you like to share about your design? Why is it unique and innovative?

The Dermaplaning tool was developed with Sustainable Design in mind. Existing products are sent to landfill at the end of their useful life. StackedSkincare developed a handle and replacement cartridge system for their upgraded design of popular beauty tools to not only improve the product’s function, but cut down on the content sent to landfill. · The handles are made of machined stainless steel that can be easily recycled at end-of-life. · The replaceable cartridges have been designed to their minimum footprint. · The covers are recyclable. · Minimum footprint for the packaging.

Who worked on the project?

Kerry Benjamin, Stacked Skincare (www.stackedskincare.com) Ian Coats MacColl, Conceptual Development and Lead Design (www.iancoatsmaccoll.com) Kurin Tu, Design

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Stellar Love

Company ALEX AND ANI

Introduction Date October 11, 2016

Project Website https://www.alexandani.com/charity-by-design/edesia

Why is this project worthy of an award?

Two home-grown Rhode Island companies, that are women-owned and led, are at the forefront of innovative and life-changing products. With a shared mission to give back, ALEX AND ANI, a jewelry and accessories brand, and Edesia Nutrition, a non-profit dedicated to helping treat and prevent malnutrition in the world’s most vulnerable populations, united in 2016 with the launch of the Stellar Love Charm Bangle. Designed specifically for the non-profit, ALEX AND ANI donates 20% of each bangle sale to Edesia to help “miracle packets" of lifesaving ready-to-use therapeutic and supplementary foods reach the hands of malnourished children all over the world. In under two years, nearly $600,000 has been generated by the charm, a huge feat for one product, however the direct impact of the donation is even more impressive. In what was initially a ten-year goal for Edesia, the contribution from ALEX AND ANI allowed the non-profit to fully fund a new state-of-the-art packaging machine. The cutting-edge machine has already increased Edesia’s production of ready-to-use foods for malnourished populations by 30 percent, with an anticipated impact of an additional 500,000 children fed annually. At $28, the Stellar Love Charm is a fashionable and affordable accessory that allows the customer to have incredible purchasing power. ALEX AND ANI works to bring philanthropic products to consumers with the belief that every person has the ability to create positive change in the world. Behind every product is meaning; meaning the customer creates, meaning it brings when it is worn, and meaning it brings to the world. Each product is launched with positive intention and accompanied by a phrase to encourage the wearer. Embodying the mission of Edesia, Stellar Love was launched with the following mantra: In life, there are people who we would go the distance for. We go the extra mile, because we feel so strongly. We work harder, because we love so deeply. We strive to go above and beyond to nourish their soul. When you love someone to the moon and back, your love knows no bounds. Given the monumental success of Stellar Love, the impact of the charm is boundless, and will nourish the lives of countless children for the foreseeable future – to the moon and back. Do you believe a charm can change the world? We do.

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The Stellar Love Charm launched in 2016 within the CHARITY BY DESIGN collection at ALEX AND ANI. This collection was created in February 2011 to spread positive energy worldwide by partnering with charitable organizations to create specific designs and experiences that encourage a better world. CHARITY BY DESIGN has been the vehicle that allows ALEX AND ANI to give back on a global level, partnering through design with over 50 non-profit partners and donating more than $51 million worldwide. The Stellar Love Charm hit the ground running, with sales generating a monumental donation of over $200,000 within its first quarter of launching. While proving to be a design that resonated with devoted ALEX AND ANI fans, the message delivered with each purchase helped power its success: one charm purchased equals five children fed for one day. As donations grew, Edesia’s dream of purchasing an additional production machine to feed more children came closer to fruition every day. When the machine was installed, Edesia provided ALEX AND ANI the opportunity to name it – “she” is now called Lucy, after Founder and CEO of ALEX AND ANI, Carolyn Rafaelian’s mother, whose love of feeding others will now continue for lifetimes to come. One of the highlights to Lucy is the ability to capture real-time daily impact. Employees in Edesia’s facility previously hand packaged and boxed products. With the addition of Lucy, employees were up-trained in her technology to ensure she operates to the best and highest standards. Lucy works five days a week (7am-11pm) producing 15,000 sachets of ready-to-use food every hour. This means every sixty minutes 100 children will be served a full course of treatment for severe acute malnutrition. Even with the addition of Lucy, children are still going hungry. The long-term goal of the partnership between ALEX AND ANI and Edesia is to add another machine to the facility, ensuring more children are fed. Until that day comes, Lucy will wait patiently for a companion, diligently working on serving and nourishing children across the world, while Stellar Love works around the clock campaigning for the day when no child goes hungry.

Who worked on the project?

ALEX AND ANI | CHARITY BY DESIGN: Lia Moreggi, Partnership Manager Colleen Fugere, VP Partnerships and Brand Licensing Kate Gwiazdowski, Senior Marketing Associate

View the project video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZ2Q4iNkAzU

Sustainable Denim

Company target

Introduction Date July 9, 2017

Project Website https://www.target.com/c/universal-thread/-/N-rgtfe

Why is this project worthy of an award?

Target designs Denim for four owned Brands that have sustainability at their core: Universal Thread, Goodfellow, Cat & Jack, & Genuine Kids. At Target, we believe that Sustainability cannot be an afterthought. It needs to be ingrained in the design thought process from the beginning. We also understand that sustainabillity cannot come at the expense of aesthetics. Our guest expects the same look, feel, and product performance from any product we deliver. Lastly, we believe every choice has an impact: even small choices can make a large impact. Using industry knowledge, creativity, manufacturing & design experience- we created a sustainability framework to help guide our work. This framework considers sustainability through the lens of Fiber, Fabric Mills, Trims, and Garment Making & Washing. We then track our progress in order to measure success and determine where improvements can be made. In Denim, we set a goal that every owned-brand Target product will be designed or sourced with one or more of the below Sustainable Attributes. 1. Uses Responsibly Sourced Cotton 2. Uses Recycled Polyester 3. Helps Sustainably Managed Forests(i.e. Tencel & Modal) 4. Optimizes Water Use 5. Removes Hazardous Chemicals 6. Drives Clean Energy 7. Improves Worker Wellbeing 8. Helps Eliminate resources from going into the waste stream. Close collaboration with our suppliers and vendors was paramount. Their partnership helped us deliver more sustainable products that meet our design aesthetics and responsible sourcing standards.

What else would you like to share about your design? Why is it unique and innovative?

Denim Sustainability Achievements Goodfellow, Cat & Jack, and Genuine Kids:  By using Recycled Polyester in our denim, season to date Target has saved 21m plastics bottles from landfills & oceans  Converted conventionally grown cotton to sustainably sourced cotton(BCI, E-3, & Cotton leads)  Water Optimization - Fall 2018: -In Boys and IT Boys Cat & Jack and Genuine Kids denim, 100% of washes were developed with water saving techniques, using 35 liters or less water per jean. - In Men’s Goodfellow Denim: 85% of jeans use 35 liters or less water.  Reduced/Replaced hazardous chemicals in our denim garments using alternative Potassium Permanganate (PP) replacements, ozone, and nebulizer chemicals. In Boys & IT Boys Denim, we have replaced 50% of PP with safer alternatives. Universal Thread: Target launched a women’s denim brand in February 2018 called Universal Thread that focuses on women of all sizes, 00-26W, in 17 fits and 77 unique washes. When building the brand, Target’s guest insights and design team conducted research with nearly 1,000 women, from across the country to better understand their needs. Delivering great fit, high quality denim in a variety of colors and washes is first-and-foremost,  Built in post-consumer cotton in select styles and washes. Utilized approximately 80,000 lbs of waste denim  Saved over 1.4M recycled plastic bottles to make our product.  Use Repreve®, Tencel™, pre-reduced indigo, and Kitotex® to create our products.  Combined together the above technologies impact over 20% of the Universal Thread brand. The Sustainability journey is a marathon, not a sprint. It is a long road, and we know that it is ever changing as new technologies arise. Knowing the choices in designing more eco-friendly products is half the battle, putting them into your daily design routine is the other half. Every choice has an impact, big or small.

Who worked on the project?

Target Product Design & Development Team

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Tara & Co - The Tracy 2-in-1

Company Tara & Co

Introduction Date June 11, 2017

Project Website http://www.taraand.co

Why is this project worthy of an award?

Tara & Co is a direct to consumer ecommerce brand that re-imagines products for women on-the-go. Our first product, the Tracy 2-in-1 bag, is a stylish and convertible bag. It can be worn in 3-ways (shoulder bag, backpack, and crossbody), fits up to a 13" laptop, has a zip-off clutch, and expandable pockets. We focus on bringing fashion and function together. The bag is named "The Tracy" after former Pinterest engineer and tech entrepreneur, Tracy Chou for her work in diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.

What else would you like to share about your design? Why is it unique and innovative?

The Tracy 2-in-1 officially launched in early November with >$110k in pre-sales and were covered by Brit + Co, Buzzfeed, SF Chronicle, Techcrunch, LA Fashion Magazine, and Fast Company. The bag can hold a woman's life from work during the day to play at night, making it an all-around solution to last the test of time.