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Congtai Huofenzi Baijiu Packaging

Congtai Huofenzi

Congtai Huofenzi is a packaging design for a Chinese baijiu aimed at young consumers. The visual concept is based on the movement of water and the active nature of liquor molecules, expressed through a central motif named the Eye of Vitality. The bottle carries a dynamic embossed texture and a brand emblem inlaid on a resin plaque. A contoured indentation at the center of the bottle supports a comfortable grip. The outer box is wrapped in wood-grain paper, while layered specialty papers form a flowing pattern that recalls mountains and rivers.

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Moutai 1935 Liquor Packaging

Moutai 1935

Moutai 1935 is packaging for a Chinese distilled spirit from Guizhou province. The glass bottle carries relief patterns on a red background, showing golden scenes of salt sellers and liquor trade in Moutai town. The patterns are inspired by traditional Chinese genre paintings. Three circles of golden ripples are embossed on the bottle shoulder. The relief surface is finished with a glaze spray, which improves grip and touch. The zinc alloy cap uses a broken dentiform structure as an anti counterfeit measure. The gift box is made from recyclable and biodegradable chipboard.

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Zui San Qiu Baijiu Packaging

Zui San Qiu

Zui San Qiu is a packaging design for baijiu, a traditional Chinese spirit. The surface of the bottle is made from locally sourced gabbro, shaped by skilled artisans, and the natural texture of the stone is left exposed. The bottle has soft organic curves that allow a comfortable grip. The outer box is made from a composite of regenerated leather fibers and natural rubber, which gives a smooth tactile quality. After use, the bottle can be reused as a candlestick, vase or water jug, and the box can serve as a storage container.

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Wan Xiang Sheng Tea Packaging

Wan Xiang Sheng

Wan Xiang Sheng is a gift box for Wuyishan rock tea. The outer box imitates the form of Wuyi Mountain and recalls the landscapes of Chinese painting. When the box is set upright, the outline shows a person in meditation. The box is made of special paper with a light gray rock texture, and gravure printing, embossing, debossing and hot stamping present the shape and texture of the tea mountain. The box opens like a book and holds two small packages with four packets of tea. The design invites calm and a different point of view.

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Zodiac Loong Chinese Baijiu Packaging

Zodiac Loong Chinese Baijiu

Zodiac Loong Chinese Baijiu is a bottle and gift box packaging for a Chinese spirit. The cap is sculpted as a Loong head, and the whiskers act as a locking mechanism that keeps the cap in place during transport and storage. The bottle is finished in Jicui, a traditional peacock green color, and is frosted and sprayed to create a matte texture. The lower part of the bottle is engraved with traditional Chinese wave patterns. The packaging marks the Year of the Loong and is intended for gifting and collecting.

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Namito Commercial Art Toy Image

Namito

Namito is a virtual art toy image created for commercial use. Namito is a girl with peach-shaped lips, a red mushroom hairstyle and headgear shaped like rabbit ears. She wears a red dress and stands with her hands in her pockets and her eyes closed. Her pouted lips form two hearts and the letter X, a sign of loving the world while refusing what is bad. The character appears in pictures, videos, exhibitions and printed goods. Namito is intended to reduce mental stress and to encourage people to be themselves.

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