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Shengming Shijia

Shengming 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.

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Butterfly Acrobat

Butterfly 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.

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Gujing

Gujing 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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Wildheart Organics

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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Corso

The designer was inspired by the diamond facets, reflecting the the light on a poligonal pattern from all the sides. The box was designed to ressemble a jewel box, increasing perceived value of the premium product. The package was designed to have a modern aspect, but not getting away from the classical. The bottle design ressembles jewel facets, and the box reminds a jewel box.

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Proshot Coffee

The project shows the process of coffee production from planting to presenting the product. The creation of these imaginary giants and their nomadic tools is to support the environment and consumer awareness of the difficult stages of coffee production, as well as to support people who work hard to make this product and are not seen. These revolutionary coffee characters refer to the child-inside of humans and their imaginary world. The illustration is done with the watercolor technique. Using shiny parts in the print technique will allow the packages to be more seen.

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