- Stora Enso won the Red Dot Design Award for the 2025 World Ski Championships medal boxes.
- The event aimed to be the most sustainable of its kind, using fully recyclable packaging.
- The medal boxes feature braille for accessibility and are made from renewable materials.
Award Recognition
Stora Enso received the Red Dot Design Award for its medal boxes created for the 2025 World Ski Championships in Trondheim, Norway. The award highlights outstanding design and creative performance in the Brands and Communication category.
Sustainability Focus
The event organizers aimed to host the most sustainable World Ski Championships, with Stora Enso contributing through its expertise in packaging. The packaging materials used were fully recyclable, made from renewable cardboard and corrugated board.
Design and Accessibility
The medal boxes are designed for high functionality and accessibility, featuring braille inscriptions to accommodate visually impaired athletes. The design ensures ease of handling, even with gloves, and combines comfort with luxury through soft touch and high gloss finishes.
Commitment to Values
The design of the medal boxes aligns with the event's values of sustainability and inclusivity, reflecting a commitment to equality and accessibility. The boxes effectively display and protect the medals while incorporating visual elements of the championships.
