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A design that reflects the enthusiasm, happiness and good mood that Hola! Espirito represents. Vivid colours and a kaleidoscope effect are the features that describe each flavour and create a clear representation of the ingredients, therefore making it easy for the consumer to make his choice. A positive mood was in mind while creating the design, one that reflects the positive state of the consumers.
Continue readingDrunk Bartender is a packaging design for a series of classic alcoholic cocktails. The design is applied to a standard tin can with a volume of 330 millilitres. Each can presents the name of a classic cocktail in a literal way, through comical graphic illustrations. The graphic elements are intended to help the cans stand out on the shelf and attract the attention of buyers. Many designs for classic drinks look plain and similar, so a modern visual language was chosen. Drunk Bartender shows that classic drinks can also be presented in a modern style.
Continue readingFrom the Forest of Rusk is a packaging design for a rusk snack sold in supermarkets and mass retailers in Japan. The design is based on the world of a picture book and shows animals that live in the Forest of Rusk. Each animal character is formed from the rusk itself, photographed as an actual product rather than created with computer graphics. The size of the eyes, nose and mouth was adjusted in millimetres to make each character appealing. The package measures 140 by 210 by 40 millimetres. New animals can be added as new flavours are introduced.
Continue readingShengming Shijia is a tea gift box that presents local scenery linked to tea culture. The outer box reproduces the view known as Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, made of paper with printing and stamping techniques. The main color is ink blue, which recalls the night. Two hollowed halves on the outer box join to form a full moon before the package is opened. The outer box is drawn out from two sides, revealing neatly arranged round moon prints on the inner box. The design links a famous local view with the calm mood of tea tasting.
Continue readingButterfly Acrobat is a wraparound label for a bottle of Chilean wine. The design shows a woman who flies during a circus act, surrounded by butterflies. The graphics combine circus imagery with the flowers and fruits named in the tasting notes. The label measures 14 by 11 centimetres and is printed on self-adhesive paper with a pearly silver texture. Printing is done in six colours with digital technology, and the finishes include gold foil, mechanical relief and a medium gloss varnish. The paper is certified for responsible forest management.
Continue readingGujing is a packaging design created for a cultural and creative product inspired by Sanxingdui. The design combines Sanxingdui bronze culture with the Gujing brand. A bronze mask is refined into a simple visual symbol and applied to both the box and the bottle. The box has a hollow structure and integrated lights, so the mask motif remains visible at night and creates a sense of mystery. The bottle surface carries the texture of a bronze mask, which strengthens the visual effect. The aim is to present Sanxingdui culture in a distinctive and memorable form.
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