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Design Speak Out 2026: Empowering Vietnam’s Next Generation of Packaging and Product Design Talent Loading Data… Ho Chi Minh City, August 12, 2026 – Starprint, member of SCGP, a provider of sustainable printing and packaging solutions, and Duy Tan, member of SCGP, a 40-year experience of rigid packaging and household provider in Vietnam, in collaboration with The Student Culture House In Ho Chi Minh City and Mondelez Kinh Do, successfully organized Design Speak Out 2026, offering a total prize of VND 104 million. Outperforming numerous outstanding submissions, this year’s first prizes were awarded to Team ReFold in the Packaging Design category and Team Bupbindi in the Product Design category. Both teams impressed the judging panel with innovative, highly practical design solutions that effectively address modern consumer needs. Alongside the competition, the two SCGP member companies also organized a seminar on the Packaging and Design industry for partners, businesses, and university students. The seminar aimed to advance design knowledge and strengthen industry collaboration by bringing together insights on consumer trends, marketing, and design. It highlighted the importance of integrating these perspectives to create solutions that truly resonate with people.Building on the success of Packaging Speak Out, the competition embarked on a new chapter in 2026 as Design Speak Out, reflecting its expanded vision beyond packaging design to the broader world of product design, and providing participants with a more comprehensive perspective on the design industry. Under the theme “Design that Understands – Design that Connects,” the program encourages students to adopt a user-centric mindset, combining creativity with market understanding to develop practical solutions that strengthen connections between brands and consumers. Guided by this vision, Design Speak Out 2026 expanded its competition categories to include: • Category 1: Packaging Design (Kinh Do Mooncake Giftset Packaging) • Category 2: Product Design (Plastic Food Container for the MATSU brand by Duy Tan) To enrich participants’ learning experience, the program also featured a series of capability-building activities, including a bootcamp, mentoring sessions with industry experts, and a seminar. These activities brought together experts from Starprint and Duy Tan (both members of SCGP), as well as Mondelez Kinh Do, to share practical insights into consumer trends, marketing, design, and product development. Through these experiences, participants gained valuable exposure to professional design practice, strengthened their design capabilities, and developed a deeper understanding of how creative ideas can be translated into solutions that address evolving market needs. In the Product Design category (MATSU Plastic Food Container), Team Bupbindi won over the judging panel with their project, ECOFOLD, thanks to its practical solution that effectively addresses both market demands and user needs. In the Mooncake Gift Box Packaging Design category (Mooncake Gift Box), Team ReFold impressed the judges with their project, Kham Nguyet presenting a solution that is both innovative and aesthetically pleasing, as well as practical and feasible. Mr. Ekarach Sinnarong – General Director, Starprint, member of SCGP, shared: “Vietnam is home to a young workforce with tremendous potential, creativity, and a strong ability to adapt to evolving market trends. Through real-world design projects developed with industry partners, students are able to apply their creativity to address actual business and consumer needs. By doing so, Starprint aims to help bridge the gap between academic learning and industry practice, contributing to the development of high-quality talent for the future of the design industry while fostering innovation in Vietnam.”Mr. Chamornwut Tamnarnchit – General Director, Duy Tan member of SCGP, stated: “Expanding the competition into Design Speak Out this year marks an important step in providing students with a more comprehensive understanding of the design industry, spanning both packaging and product design through real-world challenges closely aligned with business and consumer needs. With the introduction of the new Product Design category this year, students have the opportunity to experience a more practical and multidimensional design journey. Participants are encouraged to combine creative thinking with considerations related to manufacturing, operations, and product commercialization. Duy Tan is proud to support the program in its efforts to drive innovation and promote sustainable development within the industry.”Held from May to August 2026, Design Speak Out 2026 attracted nearly 100 students from universities across Vietnam. Following a series of training programs, expert mentoring sessions, and multiple evaluation rounds conducted by the judging panel, the competition successfully identified the most outstanding teams in each category.In the Mooncake Gift Box Packaging Design category, Team ReFold impressed the judging panel with Kham Nguyet project, a design inspired by the intricate traditional art of mother-of-pearl inlay, blended with the distinctive architecture of Vietnamese communal house roofs under the blue hues of a full-moon night. A key highlight of the design is its Interactive Packaging, with a box structure that can be transformed into an O An Quan board game, extending the packaging’s value beyond its initial use and creating a fun family activity. The packaging also incorporates AR technology, allowing users to scan a QR Code and instantly access AR content without downloading an app, creating greater brand engagement and bringing the brand story to life.Meanwhile, in the MATSU Food Storage Container Product Design category, Team Bupbindi also made a distinctive impression with their ECOFOLD project, which combines Vietnamese cultural identity with practical functionality. The design captures the charm of Vietnam’s three regions through its color palettes and product concepts, highlighting cultural value while creating a distinctive identity. Its space-saving collapsible structure allows for adjustable height and easy storage, while food-grade materials, refrigerator and microwave compatibility, leak-proof lids, silicone handles, and steam-release valves ensure convenience, safety, and ease of use in everyday life.Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Lien, Corporate & Government Affairs Lead at Mondelez Kinh Do, shared: “Three years of partnering with Design Speak Out have shown us one thing clearly: Vietnam’s young generation of designers is not only highly creative but also demonstrates a deep understanding of consumers. This is the foundation for creating designs that truly resonate with consumers. For Mondelez Kinh Do, mooncake packaging is a platform to tell cultural stories, convey the emotions of togetherness, …

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SCGP Joins Forces with Rockworth to Advance Green Design Through Sustainable Packaging and Furniture Solutions, Creating Long-Term Business Value and Meeting Evolving Consumer Lifestyles Loading Data… SCGP has partnered with Rockworth, a leading office furniture innovator, to advance environmental solutions spanning packaging design for furniture products, the development of paper-based furniture, and solutions for events and exhibitions. The collaboration aims to promote efficient resource utilization, reduce environmental impacts, and support sustainable business growth.This collaboration is built on a co-creation approach, combining SCGP’s expertise in materials, packaging, and solution design with Rockworth’s deep understanding of furniture, user behavior, and market needs. Together, the two companies are developing solutions that create value across business performance, environmental sustainability, and consumer experience. Enhancing Competitiveness with Packaging Designed to Reduce Carbon FootprintSCGP and Rockworth are jointly exploring and developing more environmentally friendly packaging solutions for furniture products by optimizing material usage and redesigning paper-based transport packaging to better suit different product types. Initiatives include the use of Light Weight Sheet Board, packaging redesign for chairs, and export packaging sets. The solutions are also tested for key performance requirements, including carton strength and transportation durability, to ensure optimal resource efficiency, reduced transportation weight, and reliable product protection throughout the logistics process. These improvements help reduce the Carbon Footprint of Products (CFP) associated with packaging while enhancing the competitiveness of furniture products, particularly in international markets where environmental standards are becoming increasingly important. Developing Sustainable Paper-Based Furniture for Modern Lifestyles and Flexible SpacesAnother key area of collaboration is the development of paper-based furniture, including the Stool HEX and Paper Furniture concepts designed for educational institutions and learning environments such as Active Learning classrooms and seminar spaces. The furniture is designed to be lightweight, easy to move, and capable of reducing carbon emissions compared with conventional materials or traditional furniture solutions. These products also respond to evolving user preferences for flexible, adaptable spaces while supporting Green Lifestyle concepts. They demonstrate how renewable paper-based materials can be transformed into practical furniture solutions that deliver both functionality and new user experiences. Developing Event and Exhibition Solutions That Are Easy to Use and Environmentally FriendlySCGP and Rockworth also see opportunities to jointly develop solutions for events and exhibitions, where temporary structures often require large volumes of materials while presenting challenges in transportation, installation, and storage. The proposed solutions focus on using recyclable materials with lower carbon emissions and lightweight structures that simplify transportation and installation. These innovations help reduce the complexity of event operations while supporting the sustainability goals of brands and organizations, alongside delivering better experiences for event participants. Mr. Chakrit Vorachacreyanan, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Rockworth, said, “Rockworth is committed to delivering workspace solutions that enhance productivity, place users at the center of design, and create sustainable environments for the future. We believe furniture should not only provide outstanding functionality and design but also reflect sustainability. Today’s consumers increasingly care not only about aesthetics and usability but also about where materials come from and their environmental impact. At the same time, governments and global markets are moving toward Net Zero 2050 goals. Rockworth is committed to being part of this transition through our collaboration with SCGP to develop sustainable packaging, paper-based furniture, and innovative solutions for modern spaces that combine functionality, lifestyle, and environmental responsibility.” Mr. Ekaraj Niroj, Chief Marketing and Customer Officer of SCGP, said, “SCGP believes that developing solutions capable of delivering meaningful sustainability outcomes begins with a deep understanding of customers’ business challenges and end-user behavior. Our collaboration with Rockworth demonstrates how SCGP’s expertise in materials, packaging, and design can be integrated with our customer’s strengths to improve resource efficiency, reduce environmental impacts, and create new solutions for the furniture market that address both business needs and modern lifestyles.” SCGP remains committed to working closely with customers and business partners to develop innovative packaging and material solutions that enhance business performance while minimizing environmental impacts. Through these collaborative efforts, the company continues to support the transition toward a low-carbon society and sustainable growth. Related Contents Loading Data…