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Hellenic Routes Бутилка за вино за многократна употреба by Antonia Skaraki

Hellenic Routes Бутилка за вино за многократна употреба by Antonia Skaraki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Сребърна награда A' Design Award in Дизайн на опаковки Competition Category.


СреброОпаковки· 2026

Hellenic Routes Бутилка за вино за многократна употреба

by Antonia Skaraki

Client: Elgeka

Сребърна награда A' Design Award Winner in Опаковки Category

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The Design

About Hellenic Routes Бутилка за вино за многократна употреба

Hellenic Routes е бутилка за вино за многократна употреба, проектирана като културен сувенир. Правоъгълната стъклена бутилка има плоска форма, наподобяваща книга, която улеснява боравенето и съхранението. Етикетите са стилизирани като пощенски марки и изобразяват регионални фолклорни носии, свързани с гръцките винопроизводствени райони. Висококачествена хартия с текстурирани покрития и детайлен печат подчертават илюстрациите на носиите и елементите на рамката. Бутилката е с размери 96 мм ширина, 42 мм дълбочина и 175 мм височина. Формата приканва към повторна употреба като колекционерски или декоративен предмет.

The Recognition

About the Сребърна награда A' Design Award

Hellenic Routes Бутилка за вино за многократна употреба е носител на Сребърната награда A' Design Award — извънредно престижно признание, присъждано на дизайни от най-висока класа, великолепни и впечатляващи. Сребърните победители са изключително блестящи и крайно творчески творби, които илюстрират изключителната компетентност, талант и проницателност на своите дизайнери. Очаква се Hellenic Routes Бутилка за вино за многократна употреба да бъде прекрасна, показна творба, забележително професионална и дълбоко иновативна. Този дизайн, спечелил Сребърната награда A' Design Award, е високо забележимо, възхищавано изобретение, което е от полза и разширява границите на изкуството, науката, дизайна и технологиите. Hellenic Routes Бутилка за вино за многократна употреба е творение, на което мнозина завиждат, което събужда желания, внася положителни чувства и разпалва изумление и възхита.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
Hellenic Routes is more than packaging. It is a vessel of cultural storytelling. The bottle, designed like a flat book, carries labels styled as postage stamps, each adorned with regional folklore costumes. This unique approach transforms wine into a journey through Greece's winemaking landscapes, uniting tradition, identity, and modern design.
Dimensions & Packaging
Width 96mm x Depth 42mm x Height 175mm
Tags
Greece, wine, packaging, design, folklore, tradition, postage stamps, heritage, storytelling, culture, philately, innovation, travel, symbolism, usability
Production Technology
The design uses premium paper with textured finishes to enhance the tactile quality of the stamp-like labels. Advanced printing techniques highlight costume details and frame elements, while the rectangular glass bottle recalls a travel book or keepsake. Every material and finish was selected for durability, elegance, and a narrative-rich user experience that extends beyond the wine itself.
Design Challenge
The challenge lay in translating Greece's vast cultural diversity into a coherent visual system. Avoiding cliches while remaining authentic required careful selection of symbols like folklore costumes and stamps. External factors such as print accuracy, label durability, and bottle ergonomics shaped the process. The result is packaging that harmonizes heritage, usability, and storytelling.
Research
Research combined ethnography, visual studies, and cultural history to capture Greece's relationship with wine. Objectives centered on linking tradition with design through symbolism. Tools included archival research on folklore attire, philately, and regional identity. Iterations tested graphic clarity and production feasibility. Results show a packaging concept that resonates emotionally, highlighting wine as a story-rich cultural ambassador.
Inspiration
The inspiration comes from Greece's rich heritage, where wine, culture, and myth are deeply intertwined. The concept of a postage stamp became the bridge, symbolizing messages sent from the country's most treasured vineyards. Each illustration of traditional costumes connects the product to its place of origin, celebrating folklore and authenticity while inviting global audiences to explore Greece.
Project Duration
The project started in July 2021 in Athens and finished in December 2024 in Athens.
Operation Flow
The bottle's book-like form ensures easy handling and storage while creating a strong shelf presence. Consumers interact with the label as if receiving a letter or postcard, establishing an immediate cultural connection. The design encourages reuse as a collectible or decorative object, making the interaction both functional and symbolic. A continuous journey through Greek heritage.
Team Members
Designer: Andreas Deskas
Illustrator: Andreas Deskas
Creative Director: Antonia Skaraki
Image Credits
Image #1: Art Director Andreas Deskas
Image #2: Art Director Andreas Deskas
Image #3: Art Director Andreas Deskas
Image #4: Art Director Andreas Deskas
Image #5: Art Director Andreas Deskas

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