Designers:
Charles Wilson and Andrew Simpson of Vert Design
Bolo is a partnership between industrial designer Charles Wilson and Andrew Simpson of Vert Design.
Best known for his award-winning furniture and homewares, Wilson began exploring solutions for single-use takeaway designs in the wake of the 2020 lockdown when takeaway services from restaurants and cafes surged.
Simpson has led Vert Design for eighteen years, producing a wide range of products from the handcrafted and experimental, to mass-produced. Vert embraces a dynamic approach to sustainability, focusing on progressive experimentation and human connection. This approach has led to the development of sustainable materials made from waste such as in the iconic HuskeeCup.
Project: Bolo
Our aim for Bolo is to provide a beautiful circular economy solution to single use takeaway packaging.
Utilising a unique composite of rice husk and organic binders, Bolo is the world’s first 100% organic reusable takeaway bowl. The bowls are extremely durable as well as dishwasher and microwave-safe. At the end of life they can be returned and industrially composted.
The markets we are targeting include individual consumers, corporations and food courts with internal food services, and events. Ultimately we are intending for Bolo to be a swap and go system integrated into local communities and food delivery services.
Category: Use
Designers and Project Team:
Charles Wilson, Andrew Simpson and Ned Mason (Vert design)