Press release | Paris Packaging Week shines spotlight on future talent with Huda Beauty design contest

The contest is part of a collaboration between PCD – the world’s biggest exhibition of packaging innovation in the perfume and cosmetics industry, and one of four events running at Paris Packaging Week – and ESIReims, the acclaimed French engineering school. Students at ESIReims have been briefed to create a complete redesign of viral sensation Huda Beauty’s Easy Bake Loose Powder. 2024’s event, held on 17 & 18 January, marks the third time Huda Beauty – a social media powerhouse with over 50 million Instagram followers – has partnered with PCD for a design contest. The brief asks entrants to overhaul the primary and secondary packaging of the product with innovation and sustainability in mind, with the designs presented to a panel of packaging experts during Paris Packaging Week. The best design will meet Huda’s expectations in terms of its use of sustainable materials, with the winning entry being the one that helps the pack reduce its ecological impact through the use of recyclable or renewable materials. It also needs to propose innovative design concepts that meet functional requirements while adding aesthetic value. The packs will also be judged against several other points in the brief, including automation, brand compatibility, user-friendliness, and more. The entries will be exhibited on ESIReims’ stand at Paris Packaging Week, with the winner receiving its award prior to the PCD Innovation Awards ceremony one the Circular Economy Stage. Wendy Annonay, Senior Director of Packaging Development and Global Sourcing, was delighted to renew the partnership for another year, saying, “It’s always a pleasure to have an opportunity to meet the talented students from ESIREIMS. My mission is to encourage innovation in the younger generation, but also to contribute to the evolution of our industry with fresh perspectives from new talent. “The quality of the students’ projects and their enthusiasm when it comes to their innovations is what motivates us to renew this partnership every year,” he continued. “I’m committed to sharing the knowledge and experience I’ve gained from my role as a Senior Director of Packaging Development and Global Sourcing for Huda Beauty.” Easy Bake Loose Powder is a fast-setting vegan-friendly powder that has developed a highly engaged community on TikTok, turning it into one of Huda’s best-selling products. Entrants therefore have the opportunity to see their designs adopted by one of the world’s most exciting, well-known cosmetics brands and products. The contest marks another exciting addition to the Paris Packaging Week 2024 programme, which already features a packed show floor with 650 exhibitors and a two-day schedule of talks, networking events, and debates across its three conference stages. It is made of four showcases, each running concurrently on the same show floor – in addition to PCD, it features ADF for the aerosol and dispensing industry, PLD for the premium drinks sector, and Packaging Première for the luxury market. Attendees can get inspired and join the action by registering for a free visitor’s pass at www.parispackagingweek.com. About Easyfairs Easyfairs organises and hosts events, bringing communities together to visit the future. We currently organise 200 face-to-face events in 14 countries (Algeria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom) and manage eight event venues in Belgium, the Netherlands and Sweden (Antwerp, Ghent, Mechelen-Brussels North, Namur, Gorinchem, Hardenberg, Malmö and Stockholm). We are passionate about “easifying” the life of our customers and increasing the return on investment and return on time for professional communities through our all-in formulas, advanced technology and customer-centric approach. Our digital features and initiatives provide these communities with excellent opportunities to network effectively and do business throughout the year. The Easyfairs Group employs 800 highly committed talents, deploys the best marketing and technology tools and develops brands with a strong appeal to our stakeholder communities. For the fifth year running, Deloitte conferred “Best Managed Company” status on Easyfairs in 2023. Easyfairs is ranked 11 of the world’s top exhibition organisers, according to the STAX annual ranking. Visit the future with Easyfairs and find out more on www.easyfairs.com For further information, please contact: Noura Moussa at PHD Marketing Email: noura.moussa@phdmarketing.co.uk