Zlato Obaly · 2021
Constellation Obal na zapalovače
by Sunhwa Lee and Wenyuan Chen
- Zlatá cena A' Design Award 2021 in Obaly
- CLIENT: Zippo (China) Outdoor Products Co., Ltd.
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 30,534
- Verification code 8328C9E07E · Verify this award
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About Constellation Obal na zapalovače
Constellation je limitovaná edice obalového designu pro sběratelské zapalovače. Obal se rozsvěcuje prostřednictvím malých bodů na svém povrchu a světla lze rozsvěcet jedno po druhém tak, aby vytvořila různá znamení zvěrokruhu. Na závěr efektu světla pomalu pohasínají a rozsvěcují se. Světelný efekt je dobíjecí pomocí USB kabelu a při plném nabití vydrží dvanáct hodin. Zapalovače drží na vnitřním obalu pomocí magnetů, takže krabičku lze použít i jako vystavovací stojan. Skrytá trojúhelníková vzpěra na zadní straně se dá vyklopit, aby obal stál vzpřímeně. Hlavním použitým materiálem je papír.
About the Zlatá cena A' Design Award
Constellation Obal na zapalovače je vítězem Zlaté ceny A' Design Award, nesmírně prestižního uznání udělovaného prvotřídním, úžasným a vynikajícím designům. Zlatí vítězové jsou mimořádně inovativní, vysoce vizionářské a oslnivě okouzlující výtvory, které odrážejí génia, moudrost a um svých designérů. Očekává se, že Constellation Obal na zapalovače bude vysoce oceňovaným, trendy udávajícím a monumentálním vynálezem, který přináší dosud nevídanou hodnotu. Tento design, který získal Zlatou cenu A' Design Award, je velkolepý, respektovaný projekt, který velmi prospívá a posouvá hranice umění, vědy, designu a technologií. Constellation Obal na zapalovače vyvolává silné pocity touhy, probouzí vášeň, podporuje kreativitu a fascinuje nás.
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- Unique Properties
- The packaging engages the user by lighting up. It is turned on, one by one and is connected together to create different zodiac signs. It enhances the esthetic aspect of the packaging and highlights the concept in a unique way. The lighters can be directly placed on top of the inner packaging as magnets are attached underneath. Moreover, the packaging can be used as a display tool - the user can make it stand by pulling out a triangular bar which is hidden on the back side of the packaging.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Outbox size: 435x435x123mm
Inner plate size: 365x75mm - Tags
- Zippo, lighter, packaging, packaging design, innovative, inspiring
- Production Technology
- The company always considers sustainability when it comes to deciding packaging materials. Predominately paper was used to create the packaging.
- Design Challenge
- To achieve the light effect, the team collaborated with several engineers for more than two months. They helped the team develop and establish a new light program, according to the design specifically. As the effect was not exist previously, it was the most challenging part of the project, according to the designer. After several trials, the team were able to install the effect and successfully attached it in the packaging.
- Research
- Based on the team's market research as well as target audience analysis, the team were able to complete a deep dive into market potential.
As the lighter products in the packaging are under high-end product line of Zippo, it was crucial to appeal Zippo enthusiasts and loyal consumers who regularly collect the brand's products. - Inspiration
- The each constellation lighter was designed based on different zodiac signs. It aims to appeal to Zippo enthusiastic - provide a comprehensive collection to them, the packaging was exclusively developed as a limited edition with only a hundred units produced.
The overall shape of the inner packaging was inspired by a spaceship and the surface was designed with a simple and abstract image which represents beautiful stars at night. - Project Duration
- The project started in April 2020 and launched in February 2021 in China.
- Operation Flow
- The light effect shines through the small dots on the surface of the packaging. At the end of the effect, the lights are slowly breathing. The effect is rechargeable with an enveloped USB cable and it lasts for twelve hours once it is fully charged. Also, the effect can be easily turned on and off by pressing a switch, which is installed in the packaging - it was designed with a consideration of the cost and energy efficiency.
- Patents
- Registrant's name: ZIPPO MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Trademark No.347274
The trademark under Reg. No. 347274 in Class 34 has been approved for renewal. The valid period of registration is extended to April 29, 2029. - Image Credits
- ©copyright, 2020, all the submitted photography, illustration, and video, Creative Center Shanghai - Zippo (China) Outdoor Products Co., Ltd.
