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Brand: Yen Chang Chen Design Type: Cultural Promotion Cup Classification: Advertising Date: Friday, 9 October 2026

The Kaobei

The Kaobei Cup is a ceramic design that transforms everyday vernacular expressions into tangible objects for communication and interaction. Inspired by daily conversations and digital culture, it converts commonly spoken phrases into visual forms that enable emotional expression and social connection. Beyond its function as a cup, it acts as a cultural interface, turning language into a shared and interactive experience across physical and social contexts. It creates a repeatable system that can expand across different languages and cultural contexts, enhancing its scalability and impact.

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Brand: Shenzhen Hujia Technology Co., Ltd. Design Type: Anti Aging Brightening Collection Classification: Packaging Date: Thursday, 8 October 2026

Hbn

Hbn is a packaging collection for anti aging and brightening skincare products. The design is inspired by vintage laboratory vessels, and it uses brown light resistant glass together with transparent PETG and PP recyclable materials. The Luminous Water bottle has a dual dose mechanism for daily and mask use. The Night Cream jar combines a vacuum bottle with an arched spatula to prevent contamination and waste. A weighted pump gives the Essence Milk controlled dosing. Semi matte and glossy finishes are applied without coatings or metallic decoration.

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Brand: Wu Yao Design Type: Premium Nut Gift Box Classification: Packaging Date: Wednesday, 7 October 2026

Mountain Sea Rare Treasure

Mountain Sea Rare Treasure is a premium gift box for packaged nuts. The box holds eight metal cans, and each can contains nuts from a different country or region. Illustrations on every can combine the brand character with traditional Chinese brushwork landscapes of mountains and seas. The outer box is made of cardboard wrapped in synthetic leather, with a leather handle on the top and gold-plated metal feet at the corners. Hot stamping gives relief to the lines and the calligraphy. A metal lock at the side opens the box in one simple step.

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Brand: Yuko Takagi Design Type: Packaging Classification: Packaging Date: Tuesday, 6 October 2026

Kanade Japanese

The packaging design for Kanade, a premium Japanese craft liqueur, draws from traditional aesthetics to reflect the product's refined, natural taste. Inspired by the concept of harmony, the design uses custom washi paper with glossy fibers, creating contrast between matte and subtle sheen for a tactile, artisanal feel. Watercolor illustrations and handwritten calligraphy enhance the handcrafted impression, while a custom typeface adds a modern yet culturally rooted identity. The result is packaging that bridges tradition and contemporary sensibilities for global appeal.

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Brand: Ximena Ureta Design Type: Gin Packaging Classification: Packaging Date: Monday, 5 October 2026

128 Bpm

128 Bpm is a packaging and label design for a gin bottle. The name refers to a musical tempo of 128 beats per minute, a rate linked to the rhythm of a happy heart. The concept is based on the Blues, a musical genre that shaped many later styles. Birds represent the travel of music through history and also gather the botanicals used in gin. Wings stand for creative freedom. The front and back labels are printed on self adhesive cotton paper with a matte, velvety finish. Gold foil, varnish, embossing and debossing complete the design.

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Brand: Shenzhen Orange One Dvertising Desing Design Type: Paste Packaging Classification: Packaging Date: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Spicy Shrimp Soybean Sauce

Spicy Shrimp Soybean Sauce is a packaging design for shrimp paste. Unlike similar products that use strong and prominent colors, the packaging follows a simple and natural approach. The outer packaging features a calligraphic shrimp character as its main graphic element. The inner jar carries a label with a simple line drawing. A soft fish basket form gives the product a warm and natural character. The whole package contains no non-degradable plastic, which reduces harm to rivers and soil. The design also aims to raise awareness of environmental protection.

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Designer Highlight of the DaySpecial CoverageFriday, 2 October 2026

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