AWARD YEAR
2023
CATEGORY
Body
GOALS
Good Health & Well-being
KEYWORDS
healing of skin wounds., healthcare, Medical Innovation, medical care
COUNTRY
Philippines
DESIGNED BY
Denver Chicano / PatchMed Cosmetic Trading
WEBSITE
https://www.adobomagazine.com/awards/awards-patchmed-cosmetic-tradings-nata-de-coco-wound-dressing-wins-top-prize-at-good-design-award-philippines/
Nata de Coco wound dressing
Natural wound care made from coconuts
How does it work?
The CocoPatch is a coconut-based wound dressing, an ergonomic and sustainable design for wound care.
CocoPatch can be used by those suffering from bedsores, burns and abrasions, and has been applied to wounded soldiers in a medical study. It has two sizes, 3.5 cm by 3.5 cm, which costs P300, and 5 cm by 18 cm, which is priced at P680. The wound dressing is typically replaced every three days.
Why is it needed?
Something as simple and essential as a synthetic wound dressing—which is supposed to provide relief—can be surprisingly costly for lower-income Filipinos. Synthetic wound dressings can cost P900 and above and is obviously unaffordable for minimum-wage earners who badly need them.
How does it improve life?
On June 14, 2022, the Good Design Award Philippines (GDA-Ph) announced its winners at the awarding ceremony at the Ayala Museum in Makati City. In addition to winning the Gold Award and the Green Award, PatchMed Cosmetic Trading went home with The Gran Prix Malasakit award.