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Edible Heritage Gift Set

Edible Heritage

This design project bridges 18th century heritage with contemporary gift culture. Inspired by the 1774 Sinkang Manuscript, the work integrates the endangered Hokkien language into a honey castella gift set. Through archival reinterpretation and sustainable packaging, the design connects historical maritime trade with food craftsmanship. By imprinting scripts directly onto the cake surface, it transforms historical writing into a tangible experience. The inclusion of female historical witnesses creates a renewed connection between ancient land deeds and everyday life.

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Hellenic Routes  Reusable Wine Bottle

Hellenic Routes

Hellenic Routes is a reusable wine bottle designed as a cultural keepsake. The rectangular glass bottle has a flat, book-like form that eases handling and storage. The labels are styled as postage stamps and show regional folklore costumes linked to Greek winemaking areas. Premium paper with textured finishes and detailed printing highlight the costume illustrations and the frame elements. The bottle measures 96 mm in width, 42 mm in depth and 175 mm in height. The form invites reuse as a collectible or decorative object.

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Wan Xiang Sheng Tea Packaging

Wan Xiang Sheng

Wan Xiang Sheng is a gift box for Wuyishan rock tea. The outer box imitates the form of Wuyi Mountain and recalls the landscapes of Chinese painting. When the box is set upright, the outline shows a person in meditation. The box is made of special paper with a light gray rock texture, and gravure printing, embossing, debossing and hot stamping present the shape and texture of the tea mountain. The box opens like a book and holds two small packages with four packets of tea. The design invites calm and a different point of view.

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Zodiac Loong Chinese Baijiu Packaging

Zodiac Loong Chinese Baijiu

Zodiac Loong Chinese Baijiu is a bottle and gift box packaging for a Chinese spirit. The cap is sculpted as a Loong head, and the whiskers act as a locking mechanism that keeps the cap in place during transport and storage. The bottle is finished in Jicui, a traditional peacock green color, and is frosted and sprayed to create a matte texture. The lower part of the bottle is engraved with traditional Chinese wave patterns. The packaging marks the Year of the Loong and is intended for gifting and collecting.

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Xijiu Matured Liquor Packaging

Xijiu Matured Liquor

Xijiu Matured Liquor is a packaging design for a Chinese liquor series. The bottle keeps the classic drum silhouette of the brand and refers to the circular form of a piece held in the Palace Museum, a shape linked with completeness and harmony in traditional Chinese culture. Age statements of 15 and 30 years are laser engraved as flowing ribbons. The cap uses a four sided auspicious shape and opens and closes smoothly. Inside, an original woodcut style illustration shows the landscape along the Chishui River and the brewing ingredients. The outer box is easy to carry and store.

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Kanade Japanese Packaging

Kanade Japanese

The packaging design for Kanade, a premium Japanese craft liqueur, draws from traditional aesthetics to reflect the product's refined, natural taste. Inspired by the concept of harmony, the design uses custom washi paper with glossy fibers, creating contrast between matte and subtle sheen for a tactile, artisanal feel. Watercolor illustrations and handwritten calligraphy enhance the handcrafted impression, while a custom typeface adds a modern yet culturally rooted identity. The result is packaging that bridges tradition and contemporary sensibilities for global appeal.

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