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Chandon Rose 2020

Chandon Rose 2020 Japan Edition is a limited edition bottle design for sparkling wine. The label is inspired by the Japanese tradition of cherry blossom viewing. Women in kimono are illustrated holding wine glasses, joining a scene of the Heian period with a modern feast. The combination reflects both the traditional and the innovative spirit of the Chandon brand. A colourful fan at the centre of the bottle suggests the sharp taste of the wine and the prism of spring light. The design was created in Japan, and the bottle was produced in Australia.

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Chaozhousanbao

Chaozhousanbao is a food packaging design created for the Three Treasures of Chaozhou. The main elements and the lettering are carved and printed by hand using woodcut techniques, so the packaging carries the texture and detail of handmade work. Screen printing and handmade paper are used in production. The visual style matches the long history of the Three Treasures of Chaozhou and highlights their natural and simple character. The aim of the packaging is to present the cultural background of the product in a calm and traditional manner.

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Dark Horse Wine

Dark Horse is a wine packaging and branding design created for a California wine brand. The design is based on a flexible system that covers the entire packaging portfolio and allows for future additions. The labels are printed on premium paper stock in metallic and matte finishes, which amplifies color and flavor cues. The brand icon is placed front and center on each label. The label layout is simple, so the contents of the bottle can be understood at a glance. The aim is to express quality and taste clearly on the shelf.

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Niulanshan

Niulanshan is a limited edition packaging design for a Chinese liquor brand, released for the Year of the Ox. The bottle is made of glass and the box is made of wood. The design avoids realism and uses a modern and abstract form. A blade-sliced straight line on the bottle body suggests the tough body and the uncompromising character of an ox. The brand mark keeps only the calligraphic character Niu, which means ox. The last stroke is extended to suggest the Chinese phrase Niu till the end, a wish to reach goals. The intent is to attract young consumers.

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Yashang Hing Tau Ball

Yashang Hing Tau Ball is a packaging design for meatball products. The graphics are based on the raw materials of the food inside. Animal images are arranged as modern graphic compositions, and each type of raw material is identified by a contrasting color. The strong color contrast supports visual impact on retail shelves. The design also refers to the auspicious traditional customs of the Chaoshan area in China, and a red envelope is placed around the product. Paper printing, food grade plastic and a silk belt are used. The package measures 260 by 150 by 260 millimeters.

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Jinsha Sauce Liquor

Jinsha Sauce Liquor is a packaging design created for a Chinese liquor brand. The design presents the historical origins, the geographic background and the quality of the product through illustration. Ancient brewing skills and the distinctive place of production are combined and shown in the mural art style of the Han Dynasty. The front of the box is abstract and recalls Chinese ink and wash painting. Patterns of the ethnic minorities of Guizhou are also included. When the box is opened, the illustration unfolds like a picture scroll.

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