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Aava Supplements by Maja Maksimovic

Aava Supplements by Maja Maksimovic is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Silver A' Design Award in Packaging Design Competition Category.


SilverPackaging· 2020

Aava Supplements

by Maja Maksimovic

Client: Aavalabs

Silver A' Design Award Winner in Packaging Category

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The Design

About Aava Supplements

Label and box packaging for a health food brand that has strong roots in the Nordics. The design should have a natural touch, especially considering the ingredients are natural. The target demographic groups are males and females in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s. The box is printed on paper with a matt celloglaze finish. Whilst transparent plastic is chosen for the container because it is the most valuable plastic after recycling.

The Recognition

About the Silver A' Design Award

Aava Supplements is a Silver A' Design Award winner, an extraordinarily prestigious recognition granted to top-of-the-line, gorgeous, and impressive designs. Silver winners are tremendously brilliant and exceedingly creative works that illustrate the outstanding expertise, talent, and acuity of their designers. Aava Supplements is expected to be a wonderful, showpiece work that is remarkably professional and profoundly innovative. This Silver A' Design Award-winning design is a highly notable, admired invention that benefits and advances the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Aava Supplements is a vastly envied creation that evokes desires, introduces positive feelings, and sparks amazement and wonderment.

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Grand Interview

Your innovative approach to merging botanical elements in Aava Supplements' packaging design has earned significant recognition - could you walk us through your creative process of unifying different plant varieties while maintaining visual harmony?

For Aavalabs Beauty+ supplements, my main goal was to create a design that truly reflects the purity and simplicity of the natural ingredients inside. I wanted the packaging to feel as clean and fresh as the product itself. The creative process began with an exploration of botanical elements that represent natural wellness—think simple, organic shapes and delicate linework.I carefully selected plant varieties that could speak to the idea of vitality and balance, making sure each one complemented the others without feeling too busy or overwhelming. The key to achieving visual harmony was through the use of bold Pantone colors for each product, while keeping the design minimal with only white used for the print. This choice allowed the colors to stand out and represent each product’s unique essence, while the white print maintained the simplicity and clarity I wanted for the overall look. This approach also ensures flexibility for future product lines, as each new product can be easily integrated into the existing design system without losing the cohesive, clean aesthetic.Ultimately, it was about creating a design that feels as good to look at as the product feels to use—something that communicates both the purity and the power of nature in a way that’s simple but impactful.

The Nordic concept of 'Aava' beautifully translates into your packaging design - how did you capture this distinctly Finnish essence of openness and natural purity in the visual elements of Aava Supplements?

When I first learned about the concept of 'Aava,' I was immediately drawn to its connection to the vast, untouched beauty of Finland’s landscapes—places that feel open, pure, and full of freedom. Capturing that essence in the packaging was key to staying true to the spirit of AAVALABS.To convey that feeling of openness and natural purity, I focused on simplicity and clarity in the design. I chose clean, minimal lines and natural forms to represent the beauty and serenity of the Nordic environment. The botanical illustrations I used were delicate and understated, drawing inspiration from the natural elements that reflect the unspoiled nature of Finland.Every detail in the design, from the typography to the imagery, was carefully considered to evoke the same sense of freedom and connection to nature that the word 'Aava' represents. By keeping things simple and grounded, I wanted the packaging to feel as fresh and pure as the products inside, allowing consumers to experience a little piece of Finland's natural beauty each time they interact with the product.

Your choice of transparent plastic containers for Aava Supplements reflects a thoughtful consideration of recycling value - what other sustainability principles influenced your material selections and design decisions?

Sustainability was a core principle throughout the design process for Aava Supplements, and I wanted to ensure that the packaging not only reflected the natural purity of the product but also supported AAVALABS' commitment to environmental responsibility.The choice of transparent plastic containers was intentional. I wanted the packaging to be both functional and sustainable, offering consumers a way to easily see the product inside while also considering the environmental impact. By opting for transparent plastic, I ensured that the containers could be easily recycled, helping to reduce waste and encourage responsible disposal.Beyond the material itself, I made sure the design was minimalist to avoid excess packaging, ensuring that every element served a clear purpose. Throughout the process, I kept the concept of 'Aava'—nature's purity and openness—at the forefront of every decision, striving to create a design that aligns not only with AAVALABS’ values but also with the broader movement toward more sustainable, eco-friendly packaging solutions.

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Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
Packaging design for AAVALABS, the Nordics company, with a Finnish twist. Honesty and Transparency are in the core of the company, so that is also portrayed in products design, that breathes Nordic purity and freshness.
Dimensions & Packaging
Box dimensions 65 x 65 x 112 mm
Label dimensions 180 x 70 mm
Tags
Packaging, Supplement, Health, Nature, Vitamins
Production Technology
The graphics were illustrated digitally on Adobe Illustrator. Every product has it's own Pantone color and it's printed on offset printing machine.
Design Challenge
In terms of design, the challenge was merging different varieties of plants into one
Research
Botanical research, and research on raw stones and minerals were carried out for each individual packaging. Illustrations on the background were strongly influenced by illustrations from botanical books and encyclopedias.
Inspiration
A rough translation of Aava is “open”. The word has been in the Finnish vocabulary for centuries and holds a special meaning that can only be described by seeing an Aava Landscape. That is why the packaging design allows everyone to experience the power of nature for themselves.
Project Duration
The project was completed with a quick turnaround time of 1 month, in Febroary 2019.
Team Members
Maja Maksimovic, Otso Kääriäinen
Image Credits
Aavalabs

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