Overview
The Meld system is a refillable skincare dispenser designed to enable users to create personalized skincare formulations at home. The system facilitates the combination of various ingredients, allowing for the creation of bespoke formulas without the inclusion of certain additives.
Research Context
The Meld system was developed by British designer Beth Morgan Lundie. This project was her graduation work from Central Saint Martins, a London design school. The system was recognized with the PriestmanGoode Rising Star Award.
Approach
The core approach of the Meld system is to provide a mechanism for users to mix their own skincare ingredients. This functionality is intended to allow for the creation of formulations that bypass the need for what are described as "toxic additives." The system itself is a refillable dispenser, indicating a design focus on reusability and user control over product composition.
Findings
- The Meld dispenser allows users to combine different ingredients for skincare.
- The system enables the creation of bespoke skincare formulas at home.
- A stated objective of the Meld system is to bypass the need for toxic additives in skincare.
Why This Matters
This development offers an alternative method for individuals to customize their skincare products. By enabling at-home formulation, it provides a means for users to potentially avoid certain ingredients found in pre-made products, specifically targeting what the designer refers to as "toxic additives."