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Granovita

Granovita is a packaging design for granola. A cardboard box replaces the flexible pouch commonly used for cereal, giving more control over how the product appears on shelves. The rough surface of the cardboard supports the theme of healthy living. Illustrations of fruits and grains describe the taste of each variety. Icons, expressive lettering and bright colors convey a positive message. The cardboard can be composted, so the solution stays environmentally friendly and low in cost. Each box measures 160 by 120 by 40 millimeters.

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Loacker Rebrand

Loacker Rebrand is a packaging and brand identity system created for a historic food company known for wafers and chocolate products. The logo takes the form of a coat of arms that includes Mount Sciliar, a reference to the family name, the roots and the surrounding nature. Each product family is presented with a clear description of the recipe and the ingredients. The hierarchy of the packaging elements has been redefined and the product images are realistic. A code on the back of each pack links to further information about the brand and the item.

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Koch's Meerrettich

The motto "back to the roots" is currently conquering the food industry. Ancient root vegetables, which include horseradish, are currently very popular. To revive the brand in shelves, Wolkendieb relaunched the Koch's brand identity and packaging portfolio. The logo was modernised to become bolder and more visible. The new design focuses on depicting the unprocessed natural ingredients and the clean recipes without additives or conservatives. Fresh from the field straight to the consumer: directly, simply and lovingly prepared!

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Iguana

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.

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Satine Pro

Satine Pro is a packaging design for an ultrafiltration milk sold in China. The milk has a protein content of 6 grams per 100 millilitres. The design places the number 6 at the visual centre of the pack, formed by deconstructing and recombining natural elements such as cows and plants. A complete cow is hidden within the picture. The approach draws on Cubism and abstract art, where reality is taken apart and rebuilt. The packaging measures 50 by 50 by 180 millimetres. The aim is to define a new milk subcategory and to express a natural and refined character.

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Fanwu Xiangyin Tea

Fanwu Xiangyin Tea is a packaging design for Pu'er tea from Xishuangbanna in Yunnan, China. The illustration takes the shape of an elephant head and combines tea gardens, tea trees, tea pickers and animals of Yunnan. The outer box is made of a compressed wood material that is non-polluting, degradable and eco-friendly. The box is light and easy to carry. The tea is held in a metal jar with a handle, and the jar can be reused after the tea is finished. The design presents traditional tea culture in a contemporary form and supports environmental awareness.

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