The project began with a simple but pressing question: how can everyday hygiene products exist without generating disposable packaging? Developed with a young startup exploring circular care systems, the work focused on the design of a reusable container able to remain in circulation over long periods of use. Rather than approaching packaging as a temporary shell, the object was conceived as a durable instrument. Something meant to be kept, handled and repeatedly refilled.
The container, designed to hold between 300 and 500 millilitres, is built from a mono-material silicone structure derived from silica, chosen for its resilience, tactile qualities and ability to withstand repeated medical-grade sterilization. Its form draws inspiration from early vessels and amphorae, whose geometry was shaped by centuries of handling and transport. Elastic zones regulate dispensing while more rigid sections stabilize the grip. The object operates without pumps or complex mechanisms: gravity and controlled flow guide the movement of liquid through an eccentric opening, while the soft surface and embossed markings encourage intuitive tactile use.
For the bureau, the project opened a broader reflection on the role of objects in circular systems. Instead of optimizing disposable packaging, the work suggests another approach: designing containers that remain present over time. The prototype continues to be explored with manufacturing partners, as part of an ongoing investigation into reusable infrastructures for everyday products.