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Henry Moore Exhibition Visual Identity

Henry Moore Exhibition

The visual design for the Henry Moore exhibition showcases a comprehensive approach, featuring traditional materials such as posters and tickets. Additionally, a unique collection of cultural and creative products has been designed exclusively for the exhibition. This collection includes children's pencils and drawing books inspired by Henry Moore's iconic sculptures. By transforming his sculptural works into engaging drawing books, the designs aim to spark creativity and imagination in children, making art more accessible and interactive for younger audiences.

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Golden Seasons Brick Tea Trekker Kit

Golden Seasons Brick

Golden Seasons Brick is a packaging design for compressed Pu-erh tea bricks. The outer sleeve is made of antique-textured specialty paper with debossed seal motifs and gold foil stamping. Inside, a dual-layer drawer box of gold cardstock and grey board holds eighteen gold-foil-wrapped bricks, nine per tray. Anti-shock slots protect the bricks during travel. Each brick weighs four grams, a number that echoes the words for four seasons in Chinese. The trays are replaceable, so the box can be refilled and reused.

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West Lake Beer Packaging

West Lake Beer

West Lake Beer is a packaging design for bottled beer. The design draws on the scenery of West Lake in Hangzhou, interpreting the Broken Bridge and Three Ponds Mirroring the Moon as abstract visual symbols. The typography combines seal script with the calligraphy style of the Song Dynasty. The outer box is finished with gold stamping and a matte film for a smooth tactile quality. The bottle is made of high quality green glass, which limits ultraviolet light and helps preserve the flavour of the beer. Stone towers shown on the bottle indicate the intensity of each flavour.

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Winetime Seafood Packaging

Winetime Seafood

The packaging design for the Winetime Seafood series should demonstrate the freshness and reliability of the product, should differ it favorably from competitors, be harmonious and understandable. The colors used (blue, white and orange) create a contrast, emphasize important elements and reflect brand positioning. The single unique concept developed distinguishes the series from other manufacturers. The strategy of visual information made it possible to identify the product variety of the series, and the usage of illustrations instead of photos made the packaging more interesting.

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Fabrika Coffee Packaging

Fabrika Coffee

The standout feature of the packaging is the die-cut window shaped like the logos coffee grinder blades. This design element allows the coffee beans to be visible, offering a distinctive visual effect that highlights the products natural quality. The curated color palette differentiates the coffee blends and enhances the packagings shelf appeal. The text placement is designed to provide clear and concise information about the roast level, flavor notes, and origin, all while maintaining a clean and minimalistic aesthetic.

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San Liang Jiang Beverage

San Liang Jiang

San Liang Jiang is packaging for a liquor inspired by the culture of Sanxingdui, an ancient site in Chinese history. The ceramic bottle takes its form from a bronze human face, and the upper part of the bottle can be used as a cup. Spray paint and gold stamping are applied to the surface, and black is the main colour. The bottle is wrapped in a clay-like material and placed inside a convex tin box measuring 250 by 175 by 100 millimetres. Small shovels, brushes and hammers are included, so the bottle is uncovered like an excavated relic.

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