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17-25 October 2026

KUSK

Re-thinking cosmetics packaging through a circular material framework

Hosted by Paula Nerlich & Thibault Lerailler

This project is now archived and was part of DDW21

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KUSK - mini set
KUSK - mini set
©Paula Nerlich
KUSK is a concept that re-thinks cosmetic packaging using food waste from local chocolate industry, turning the matter into compostable, reusable containers.

KUSK is a concept that re-thinks cosmetic packaging using food waste from local chocolate industry.

Material Designer Paula Nerlich and Product Designer Thibault Lerailler have created a new solution for cosmetic packaging that involves the consumer within a sustainable system. This concept answered a demand for products that will allow consumers to live more environmentally conscious and to reduce their personal impact whilst being able to sustain a high quality lifestyle.

KUSK - reusable containers made from a circular material

KUSK is a set of reusable containers made from the circular material COCOA 1.0. The containers come in 3 sizes and are complemented with a tray. The containers have lids, are washable and fit into each other, when empty, for easy carrying to take them to a re-fill shop. KUSK is designed for self-assembly cosmetics with the tray acting as a canvas, similar to a painter’s palette, on which the cosmetics can be freshly prepared for facial application.

Cocoa 1.0 - the beginning of a journey

KUSK - it all starts with matter KUSK is made from the circular material COCOA 1.0, created by award-winning Material Designer Paula Nerlich. The resource used for COCOA 1.0, are cocoa husks, a main by-product of cocoa that is separated from the bean during the roasting process. COCOA 1.0 is: Made from 50% of surplus material (cocoa husks) Vegan Biodegradable All ingredients are compostable
KUSK - mini set
KUSK - mini set
©Paula Nerlich
KUSK - design of full set
KUSK - design of full set
©Thibault Lerailler
KUSK - design of full set
KUSK - design of full set

By

Paula Nerlich & Thibault Lerailler

Hosted by

Green Future Club
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About Paula Nerlich & Thibault Lerailler

KUSK re-thinks cosmetics packaging by developing a new circular biomaterial COCOA - cocoa bean shells, a main by-product of cocoa- and turning it into tangible matter in the form of a reusable packaging set for self-care products.

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Co-Designer Thibault Lerailler

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