Wine and Chess Estoig per a Ampolles de Vi, Joc d'Escacs by Andrei Filatov is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award de Ferro in Disseny d'Embalatge Competition Category.
FerroEmbalatge· 2022
Wine and Chess Estoig per a Ampolles de Vi, Joc d'Escacs
Client: Chateau La Grace Dieu des Prieurs
A' Design Award de Ferro Winner in Embalatge Category
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The Design
About Wine and Chess Estoig per a Ampolles de Vi, Joc d'Escacs
Wine and Chess és un estoig per a sis ampolles de vi que també fa la funció de joc d'escacs. Cada ampolla reposa en un nínxol dedicat, i dos espais interiors contenen les bosses amb les peces d'escacs. Quan la tapa es gira cap per avall, es revela un tauler d'escacs amb caselles alternades en vermell i crema. L'estructura de la caixa està feta de fusta MDF grisa amb xapa de roure natural, i els quatre costats de la base estan coberts de pell de cabra vermella amb costures. L'estoig mesura 42 per 13 per 42 centímetres. El disseny permet conservar i utilitzar l'embalatge molt després d'haver-se begut el vi.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award de Ferro
Wine and Chess Estoig per a Ampolles de Vi, Joc d'Escacs és un guanyador del guardó A' Design Award de Ferro, un reconeixement prestigiós concedit a bons dissenys que compleixen els requisits professionals i industrials esperats de creacions ben dissenyades. Els guanyadors de Ferro demostren una gran habilitat, una alta especialització, una comprensió experta i la capacitat creativa dels seus creadors. Es preveu que Wine and Chess Estoig per a Ampolles de Vi, Joc d'Escacs sigui una creació molt apreciada, admirada i estimada que és pràctica i innovadora. Aquest disseny guanyador del guardó A' Design Award de Ferro integra les millors pràctiques del sector i té característiques tècniques competents lligades al coneixement i al talent. Wine and Chess Estoig per a Ampolles de Vi, Joc d'Escacs és respectat per la seva minuciositat i està pensat per oferir millores en la qualitat de vida que ajuden a fer del món un lloc millor.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This design is unique because the wine case containing 6 bottles, is combined with a chess game. When the cover of the case is turned upside down, it reveals a chessboard alternating red and cream squares. There are two spaces for the bags with the chess pieces inside the box. It’s a functional packaging: each bottle is safely nestled in the dedicated niche.
It offers amateurs an occasion to celebrate timeless game while savouring wine. This packaging will be used for many years after wine is drunk. - Dimensions & Packaging
- The dimensions: 42 cm * 13 cm * 42 cm.
The weight of the empty case is 5,6 kg. If filled with 6 bottles of wine - 13,7 kg. - Tags
- luxury packaging, wine and chess, creative design, green luxury, innovative wine packaging, art
- Production Technology
- •Gray Wooden MDF Valchromat box structure
•Top chessboard made of Natural oak veneered MDF, satin varnish
•Edge banding of the box in Natural Oak Veneer
• Bottom of box covered with Natural oak veneer
•Outside covering of the 4 sides of the base in Red goatskin with stitching
•Gold Hot Foil Logo Art Russe
•Red and cream boxwood chess pieces, 100% cotton lace closure. - Design Challenge
- The main challenge was to make an item equally excellent as 1) wine packaging (ergonomic, light, safe for bottles, good for nature),2) beautiful luxury object,3) chess game (players’ friendly).
The first pieces produced for this packaging apparently were too light and played a more decorative role rather than practical. After receiving feedback from chess players, it was decided to change pieces. Each piece now has a weighting agent inside. It makes them stable and comfortable for making moves. - Research
- The idea of a square configuration of 6 btls case that transforms into a chessboard was created by the owner of the winery as well as the color code for the board and pieces. The next step was to find the right materials that would be solid, not too heavy, sustainable. Laurent Prosperi and Frederic Chaput have chosen a wooden MDF Valchromat for the box structure. Red leather for the external faces was a natural choice: Chateau has another luxury packaging for 3 btls where this material is used.
- Inspiration
- Andrei Filatov, owner of Chateau La Grace Dieu des Prieurs, created the design. He is passionate about chess since his earliest childhood. The principal idea is to combine two passions - wine and chess, and create the packaging that will never be thrown away after drinking wine.
The colors of the pieces correspond to the colors of the chessboard. The red color of the squares was chosen following the popular design of chessboards in the early 20th century. This period inspired designer because he is an admirer of chess champion Alexander Alekhine who played at this time. - Project Duration
- The project started in 2016 in Saint-Emilion, France when the owner of the winery has got an idea to create luxury wine packaging that will never be disposed. The first version was handcrafted. The currently applied object - Wine&Chess - is a modified version of the first design. It was finished in November 2021 in Bidart, France. It was presented as a special prize for the World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen in December 2021 after he defended his title at the World Chess Championship in Dubai.
- Operation Flow
- Wine&Chess is the wine case for 6 bottles. It combines the functionality of the wine case with the chess game. The cover bears the logo for brand recognition. However, when it turned upside down, it reveals a chessboard. There are bags with chess pieces inside the case. It offers amateurs an occasion to enjoy playing the eternal game and sipping wine. The idea of the operation is that the case is not used as packaging anymore. It’s used as a chess set and stylish item and won’t be thrown away.
- Patents
- N/A
- Team Members
- Laurent Prosperi
Frederic Chaput - Image Credits
- Main Image, Optional Images No. 2 and 4: Photographer Olga Zaretskaya-Pityurina;
Video credits: AP Production.
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