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Codice Wine Bottle

Codice

Codice is a packaging design for a wine bottle, inspired by medieval codices. Codices were handwritten books made before the invention of the printing press, in which the capital letters became works of art. The label is produced on paper with reliefs and stamping and is applied to a Bordeaux bottle. A sheet of sealed vegetal paper wraps the bottle and carries illustrations of the symbols of the winery. The paper is closed with sealing wax at the top, so the content is revealed only when the wrapper is opened.

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Hou Juice Drink Packaging

Hou Juice

Hou Juice is a packaging design for a fresh juice brand. The bottle measures 45 millimeters in diameter and 165 millimeters in height. The plastic bottle is covered with a pearlescent film and finished with frosting and spot color printing. Illustrations of monkeys form the main visual theme, and a separate story is drawn for each fruit flavor. The monkey is the symbol of the parent fruit company and is a sign of vitality in Chinese culture. The design aims to express nature, freshness and quality, and to build trust among health conscious buyers.

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The Botanic Raw Honey

The Botanic

The Botanic is a packaging design for raw honey presented in a 380 ml glass jar. The label is made of dark green uncoated paper and is shaped by multi-level debossing and a die-cut hexagon, a form that recalls the honeycomb. Matte silkscreen and clear gloss foil elements add contrast to the dark background. A double-sided folded hangtag carries the product description. Each jar is closed with a wooden lid made by hand from linden wood, the tree whose nectar is gathered by the bees. The design reflects the purity of the raw honey.

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Greyder V Package Design

Greyder V

Greyder V is a shoe box designed to carry and store footwear without a plastic bag. Integrated handles allow the box to be carried by hand after purchase. Two compartments hold the shoes in a V shape, which makes unpacking simple. The V form is inspired by the movement of walking, when one foot passes the other. The box is made from carton using a grinding method, and the materials are recyclable and biodegradable. The compact vertical shape also allows the box to be kept as storage for a spare pair in an office.

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Secret Tarts Cannabis Infused Pills

Secret Tarts

The Secret Tarps packaging is made in the so-called modernized retro/vintage style with a feeling of old-school notes so a master-pharmacist touch anticipation holds the customer from a first glance and later while the detailed observation of principal design elements coded into a holistic structure transferring the main marketing point: this product is developed by a pharmacist craft-professional company and contains hand-made pharmacist secret recipe inside.

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Paranormal Wine Family

Paranormal

Paranormal is a packaging design for a family of wines presented in Bordeaux and Burgundy bottles. The graphic theme is based on strange and unexplained phenomena, treated with mystery and irony. Detailed digital engravings recall old books of alchemy and ancient codices. The typefaces are drawn with an aged and imprecise look, similar to manual printing. Each label is made of cotton paper with high relief, stamping and varnish strokes. The design is intended to last and to allow new stories for every vintage or grape variety.

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