Packaging Design News

Packaging Design News

Packaging Design News featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Xiaoyou Cultural Creative Liquor

Xiaoyou Cultural Creative Liquor is a ceramic bottle and packaging design for a Chinese spirit. The bottle takes its form from the Xiaoyou, an owl shaped bronze liquor vessel of the Shang Dynasty held in the Shanxi Museum. Serpent, wing and Kui dragon motifs are simplified into clean lines. The body is made of matte black Jingdezhen ceramic and is detailed with metallic gilding, while the cap and drinking set combine ceramic and metal. The owl shaped outer lid is twisted open by hand, repeating the way the original vessel was used.

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Hong Jiu

Hong Jiu is a gift package for baijiu, a strong Chinese liquor. The bottle takes the form of a traditional Chinese arched bridge and is made of high borosilicate crystal glass, selected for clarity and impact resistance. A gilded metal roof, formed by precision lost wax casting, and cloisonne cloud, crane and flower patterns decorate the top. When the lid is opened, the interior unfolds like a landscape painting behind the bottle. The tray also serves as a display stand, so the bottle can be kept as a desktop ornament.

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Jinsha Lingyun

Jinsha Lingyun is a packaging design for a liquor bottle. The bottle is made of black biodegradable ceramic and measures 80 millimeters in diameter and 230 millimeters in height. The outer box is made from discarded sawdust and tree bark. The cap is made of crystal material. Illustrated original fonts, mountain and water patterns, drip patterns and annual rings refer to Guizhou culture and traditional brewing scenes. The bottle form recalls obsidian stone. The design reflects green development and respect for nature.

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Elixir

Elixir is packaging created for a 20 year old Port wine. The design presents the wine as a concentrated extract that has been carefully preserved, recalling the legend of Casillero del Diablo, in which a fortified wine is guarded by the Devil. The letter X acts as a seal and signature. The front label is printed on dark grey self-adhesive paper with a fabric texture, using ten special colors, gold foil, embossing and varnish. The rigid double door box holds a drawer with a stopper for use after uncorking. A red satin ribbon recalls the history of the brand.

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Tao Hua Ji

Tao Hua Ji is a gift box packaging design for a snack that helps nourish the skin and is aimed at women. A three dimensional blooming pink peach blossom serves as the main visual element, reflecting the brand name and the brand visual assets. Gilding and relief printing give the petals a layered texture that stays visible from a distance on crowded store shelves. A handle allows easy carrying, so the box suits gift giving. Inside, a transparent PET layer is printed with patterns and the key product features.

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Eco Guard

Eco Guard is a sustainable packaging design that carries an environmental message. The graphics show a visual contrast between thriving and damaged natural habitats, making environmental impact easier to understand. Recyclable corrugated paper and soy based inks are used. Standard die cut and folding processes allow production on existing lines without added cost. Paper based inserts replace plastic parts and protect the contents. The opening sequence guides users through a short visual story, adding education without extra material.

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