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Whispers of Ink Fragrance Packaging

Whispers of Ink

Whispers of Ink is a packaging design for a fragrance series that includes scented candles, travel incense sticks and plaster diffuser stones. The products are made with traditional Chinese heritage techniques. The packaging uses a magnolia book motif, with branches and leaves taken from magnolia trees in Jiangnan gardens. The flower shape is turned into an open book page. The candle container is hand drawn with fine lines and covered with a grass green glaze. Spot color printing and letterpress embossing are used.

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Contain  Cool Heat Eye Cream Application

Contain

Contain is an eye cream applicator that combines cooling, heating and vibration. Semiconductor technology allows switching to heating in 15 seconds and to cooling in 30 seconds. The heating mode works at 38 to 40 degrees Celsius, while the cooling mode works at 17 to 20 degrees Celsius. Vibration at 15,000 rpm and a curved head inclined by 15 degrees follow the eye area, supporting cream absorption and gentle massage. One touch switching and an indicator light guide the use. The pen shaped body measures 22 by 22 by 125 millimeters.

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Chinese Lion Car Sticker

Chinese Lion

Chinese Lion is a limited edition car sticker set created for the Fengxing T5 EVO vehicle. The design is an artistic treatment of the Chinese lion, placed over a base of traditional Chinese patterns. Three dimensional geometry, pop art and abstract art are combined to give the graphics a young and dynamic character intended to appeal to younger drivers. All artwork is prepared as vector illustration and produced on PVC film, applied as a semi wrap measuring 4565 by 800 millimeters. Three color options are offered.

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Pepsi Chinas People Daily New Media  Beverage

Pepsi Chinas People Daily New Media

Everyday Heroes is a series of commemorative beverage can designs created for Pepsi in collaboration with the New Media division of China's People's Daily. The cans pay tribute to medical staff, workers, volunteers and delivery persons who served their communities on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each design honours a new generation of everyday heroes and expresses gratitude for their daily contributions. The packaging turns a familiar drink container into a simple public message of thanks and shared respect.

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La Plage Brand Identity

La Plage

La Plage is a bold and nostalgic brand identity inspired by the effortless charm of 1950s beach culture. Blending bohemian elegance with seaside sophistication, it features vintage inspired illustrations, expressive typography, and a rich palette of terracotta, green, and gold. Playful slogans, luxe textures, and tactile print finishes enhance the experience, crafting a timeless world where vintage charm seamlessly blends with contemporary elegance. Every detail is crafted to evoke sun soaked leisure, artistic expression, and timeless storytelling with a touch of coastal allure.

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Kweichow Moutai Osaka Expo Edition Baijiu Packaging

Kweichow Moutai Osaka Expo Edition

Kweichow Moutai Osaka Expo Edition is a packaging design for a commemorative liquor created for the 2025 Osaka World Expo. The form is inspired by the exterior of the China Pavilion and recalls traditional Chinese bamboo book slips. The ceramic bottle stands within a metal landscape, and the box is made of ecological bamboo board, metal and artificial leather. A metal timeline on the top of the box marks the long relationship between the brand and the World Expo. A metal handle shaped like a wine jar slides along the timeline to rotate the box open.

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Design Interview of the Day

Design Interview of the Day

Read the latest interviews and conversations on design, creativity and innovation between design journalists and world-famous designers, artists and architects. See latest design projects and award-winning designs by famous designers, artists, architects and innovators. Discover new insights on creativity, innovation, arts, design and architecture.

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