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The Donn Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Tiago Russo Single Malt Irish Whiskey Packaging Monday, 10 August 2026

The Donn

The Donn symbolizes the youngest of The Craft Irish Whiskey Co. range; a gateway to the core values of the brand as of an immersive experience around this or any product that CIWC develops. No accessories are spared, no details too small. From a disruptive, statement bottle design, to an immersive see-through box, the user can find every single component that can truly provide the perfect whiskey experience for one. Glass, pipette and stones, all safely secured onto the suede backing of the box, create a secure display of accessories, complemented with the soft touch of leather detailing.

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Galaxy Trail X Mid-Autumn Festival Food Packaging

Hu Jijun Mid-Autumn Festival Food Packaging Packaging Sunday, 9 August 2026

Galaxy Trail X

Galaxy Trail X is a Mid-Autumn Festival food packaging design developed with a planetarium. The outer casing is a silver metal box shaped as a triangle, a form chosen for its links to space and communication. Unlike standard flat iron boxes, the top of the casing is raised by one centimetre, expressing the wish to break through the plane and reach for the stars. The inner lining replaces plastic foam with a cardboard structure fixed by interlocking tabs and no glue. The box measures 361 by 312 by 75 millimetres.

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Fun Community Project Visual Design

Meng Shenhui Visual Design Graphic Saturday, 8 August 2026

Fun Community Project

Fun Community Project is the visual identity of a public art event held in Shenzhen. The design uses playful typography, abstract artistic graphics and bright gradient colors. Six abstract graphics refer to the six public art pieces shown at the event. The identity is applied to billboards, printed matter, balloon films, books, artwork introduction boards and scene construction. Clothing, hats and key chains are also produced. The aim is to join art with community life and to invite the public to take part.

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Heritage Wrap Beverage Packaging

Kazuo Fukushima Beverage Packaging Packaging Friday, 7 August 2026

Heritage Wrap

This beverage packaging design reinterprets a classic black tea latte through a contemporary graphic expression. Traditional ornamental motifs are abstracted into a continuous wrap pattern that enhances visibility from all angles while creating a rhythmic visual flow. A structured central label establishes clarity and hierarchy, balancing decorative richness with legibility. The design delivers a refined yet approachable presence, ensuring strong shelf recognition and visual consistency across diverse retail environments.

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Zhuojiu Liquor Packaging

SHENZHEN JINJIA NEW SMART-PKG CO.,LTD Liquor Packaging Packaging Thursday, 6 August 2026

Zhuojiu

Zhuojiu is a packaging design for Chinese liquor. The shape of the bottle is inspired by the axe, an object linked with strength. The outer box is cut from reclaimed wood and shows a crack, as if split by an axe. The container is made of glass. No printing is applied to the box or the bottle, and the product name is engraved with charcoal. The box is 300 millimeters high, 180 millimeters long and 120 millimeters wide. The bottle is 180 millimeters high. The wooden box can be kept and reused later as an ornament.

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Gushu Jinzhu Dried Fruit Packaging

Menghao Zeng Dried Fruit Packaging Packaging Wednesday, 5 August 2026

Gushu Jinzhu

Gushu Jinzhu is a gift box designed for dried longan fruit. The box uses a lid and base structure and measures 360 by 240 by 90 millimetres. The exterior shows a centuries-old longan tree with gold foiled lettering, engraved textures and twin Loong figures coiled with longan vines. An inner poster describes the traditional drying craft and the moisture-proof function. The box holds four acrylic jars with botanical labels and a celadon glazed tea bowl of 130 millimetres that serves as a fruit tray. The orange red colour marks a festive occasion.

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