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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.
A premium look for an impeccably organic scented soy candle line. The idea was to break into higher-end retailers with a look that would stand up to the quality of the product, to be communicated through the product livery. Material selection and finishes are key to consumers' perceptions, from both an initial impression to a second more considered evaluation. The colours used are derived from the plants and herbs that make each of the fragrances. The illustrations have an ethereal quality, alluding to scent dissipating into the air as a candle burns.
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Drunk 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.
Neon Zebra is a packaging design for a range of cocktail mixers. Each can and drink package features a unique mixed drink recipe, called the Neon Zebra equation. The recipe shows consumers how to make a mixed drink with the product. Each can makes two cocktails, portioned to be shared. Garnish images shown alongside the product are simple, using a lime slice and mint to add depth. The garnishes appear as bold two-dimensional graphics or as three-dimensional forms, and they bring the Neon Zebra world to life.
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Pass Train incorporates train inspired structural packaging, symbolizing perseverance. The Locomotive Package, Signature Package, represents momentum toward success, featuring an elevated chimney design to emphasize progress. The Passenger Car Package extends the train concept, while the Terminal Package, black, marks the final destination. The Two Story Signature Package serves as a premium gift box, completing this unique storytelling based design.
Toji is a packaging box developed for candles. An arc cut on the front of the box increases the visible area of the illustration inside, so part of the story is previewed before the box is opened. The box is made from 1000 gram cardboard with a frosted finish, a raised process on the top and gold stamping on the interior illustration. The main colors are low saturation blue, pink, yellow and orange-brown, chosen according to the different stories. The box opens from the top, and the candle is placed in the lower part. Each box measures 100 by 100 by 120 millimeters.
Wuliang Image is a liquor packaging design created for a Chinese Baijiu brand. The bottle shape is inspired by the Moon bottle of the Ming Dynasty, and the round body suggests the full moon and the idea of reunion. Curved lines and water wave stripes wrap the bottle like silk. The glass body is sandblasted and carries an embossed rose gold logo, while the bottle top uses a matte metal electroplating process. The box is made of frosted gold acrylic with relief metal and hot stamping. The translucent ground texture supports a stable and comfortable grip.
Stickman is a brand identity designed for a bubble tea shop in Kansas City. The identity is based on a friendly mascot character that represents the two main offerings of the shop, bubble tea and skewer snacks. The artwork was made with digital illustration and vector drawing, so the design can be scaled without loss of clarity. Stickman appears on banners, an illuminated sign, aprons, curtains, cups, straws and delivery bags, in metal, fabric and polypropylene. The intent is a warm and inclusive look for visitors of all ages.
Iguana is a packaging design for an energy drink sold in aluminum cans. The can surface imitates the skin of an iguana, with a scale texture and scratch marks that suggest strength and energy. Each flavor is identified by a different skin color. The original flavor uses green, the tropical fruit flavor uses orange and gold, and the red berries flavor uses red. The typography follows the form of the scratches, and the black and white contrast keeps the name clear. The design is printed on aluminum, which is then shaped into a can.
The series of work Wu Xing use animals as a interpretation and categorize as five elements according to their characteristics. Among them, to emphasize the cycle of symbiosis in Wu Xing, designers added the sunrise and the sunset in each illustration, representing the beginning and the end of the day. The painting box is the main structure development, showing a sense of hardcover and classic. From the book-shaped box to the unfolding to the packaging structure that independently becomes the display rack. In this special package structure, each card can be fully displayed.
Co-Grain is a cereal package that can be converted into a bird feeder. The package is made of high-strength kraft paper, which is printed, coated, die-cut, glued and formed. When cereal cannot be finished before the expiry date, the box is changed in four steps. A tear ring at the top forms a cord for hanging, the base is opened and a bracket is inserted to create a standing platform, and an inner opening is torn to give access to the grain. The design reduces food waste and helps birds find food in cities.
This gift box uses the most popular recorder in the 1980s as the creation prototype, which will remind many people, including young people, of their memories and achieve good emotional interaction. The designer used corrugated cardboard box to design, which is practical, environment-friendly and cost saving. At the same time, he skillfully opened three round holes on the front of the gift box, which can intuitively see different types of beer products inside, achieving a three-layer design of emotion, environmental protection and function.