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YumYum is a packaging design for sausage rolls sold in Nigeria. The design draws inspiration from the colorful and busy markets of the country. Bright colors are used across the pack, including an intense yellow for the logotype. Bold, oversized typography is applied to the slim package, so the name stays visible. A window in the packaging shows the snack inside. The packaging is intended for people who move quickly through the day and look for a simple food option.
The series of work Wu Xing use animals as a interpretation and categorize as five elements according to their characteristics. Among them, to emphasize the cycle of symbiosis in Wu Xing, designers added the sunrise and the sunset in each illustration, representing the beginning and the end of the day. The painting box is the main structure development, showing a sense of hardcover and classic. From the book-shaped box to the unfolding to the packaging structure that independently becomes the display rack. In this special package structure, each card can be fully displayed.
Iguana is a packaging design for an energy drink sold in aluminum cans. The can surface imitates the skin of an iguana, with a scale texture and scratch marks that suggest strength and energy. Each flavor is identified by a different skin color. The original flavor uses green, the tropical fruit flavor uses orange and gold, and the red berries flavor uses red. The typography follows the form of the scratches, and the black and white contrast keeps the name clear. The design is printed on aluminum, which is then shaped into a can.
Neon Zebra is a packaging design for a range of cocktail mixers. Each can and drink package features a unique mixed drink recipe, called the Neon Zebra equation. The recipe shows consumers how to make a mixed drink with the product. Each can makes two cocktails, portioned to be shared. Garnish images shown alongside the product are simple, using a lime slice and mint to add depth. The garnishes appear as bold two-dimensional graphics or as three-dimensional forms, and they bring the Neon Zebra world to life.
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Pass Train incorporates train inspired structural packaging, symbolizing perseverance. The Locomotive Package, Signature Package, represents momentum toward success, featuring an elevated chimney design to emphasize progress. The Passenger Car Package extends the train concept, while the Terminal Package, black, marks the final destination. The Two Story Signature Package serves as a premium gift box, completing this unique storytelling based design.
Toji is a packaging box developed for candles. An arc cut on the front of the box increases the visible area of the illustration inside, so part of the story is previewed before the box is opened. The box is made from 1000 gram cardboard with a frosted finish, a raised process on the top and gold stamping on the interior illustration. The main colors are low saturation blue, pink, yellow and orange-brown, chosen according to the different stories. The box opens from the top, and the candle is placed in the lower part. Each box measures 100 by 100 by 120 millimeters.
Stickman is a brand identity designed for a bubble tea shop in Kansas City. The identity is based on a friendly mascot character that represents the two main offerings of the shop, bubble tea and skewer snacks. The artwork was made with digital illustration and vector drawing, so the design can be scaled without loss of clarity. Stickman appears on banners, an illuminated sign, aprons, curtains, cups, straws and delivery bags, in metal, fabric and polypropylene. The intent is a warm and inclusive look for visitors of all ages.
Wuliang Image is a liquor packaging design created for a Chinese Baijiu brand. The bottle shape is inspired by the Moon bottle of the Ming Dynasty, and the round body suggests the full moon and the idea of reunion. Curved lines and water wave stripes wrap the bottle like silk. The glass body is sandblasted and carries an embossed rose gold logo, while the bottle top uses a matte metal electroplating process. The box is made of frosted gold acrylic with relief metal and hot stamping. The translucent ground texture supports a stable and comfortable grip.
The Joy To Go fast food delivery packaging integrates the cute little character IP named Joy with food, creating a cohesive design throughout the package system. These playful elements are not only designed for fun but also hint at the packaging's opening mechanism. For example, a character with a hamburger on his head is shown on the hamburger's packaging. More hamburger ingredients can be gradually seen only after the users open the lid. Moreover, the packaging can be reused, as the patterns can be torn off to create bookmarks, which helps to promote environmental awareness.
The magnetic dome on the top of the bottle is the exact dome from the Sakakini Palace with its glorious rococo features as the intent is to remind people of the beauty of this abandoned building in a touchable way. The task was to create a luxurious and sophisticated product, package, and brand. It will promote Egypt's forgotten architecture and help save this rich heritage through the profits of the sales.
Scent is an essential oil packaging set created as a travel souvenir inspired by Taiwan. The set holds a glass essential oil bottle with a plastic cap and a diffuser stone made of gypsum and pigment. The oil is dropped onto the diffuser stone, where the liquid spreads along the pattern of the stone while the fragrance is released, linking sight and smell in a single memory. The box is built from a matte plastic outer case, a hardcover carton, sponge and art paper. The intent is to offer an alternative to standard commercial souvenirs.
The agency was commissioned to create branding and packaging for a unique supplement range. The collagen and probiotic supplement sachets are formulated to make fine adjustments to bodies according to age, gender and other important factors. Color is the lead player of this project. It needed to feel bold and energetic for its gym going target. Gender symbols were used to shout out to the gender-specific formulas, another difference for this brand.