Shede Spirit Oriental Wisdom Spiritusemballage by Songbai Wang, Yao Wu and Xuan’ang Pu

Shede Spirit Oriental Wisdom Spiritusemballage by Songbai Wang, Yao Wu and Xuan’ang Pu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award i Sølv in Emballagedesign Competition Category.

SølvEmballage· 2024

Shede Spirit Oriental Wisdom Spiritusemballage

by Songbai Wang, Yao Wu and Xuan’ang Pu

Client: Shede Spirits Co., Ltd

A' Design Award i Sølv Winner in Emballage Category

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The Design

About Shede Spirit Oriental Wisdom Spiritusemballage

Shede Spirit Oriental Wisdom er en gaveæske skabt til et kinesisk spiritusprodukt. Designet forbinder brandet med Weiqi, brætspillet også kendt som Go. Spiritusflaskerne er formet som sorte og hvide Weiqi-sten, og de afrundede former er behagelige at holde. Når man åbner æsken, afsløres et klassisk Weiqi-parti vist i grafisk form. Skåle til Weiqi-sten og et Weiqi-bræt medfølger, så spillet kan spilles, mens spiritussen nydes. Æsken er fremstillet af bølgepap af kraftpapir for at begrænse materialespild.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Sølv

Shede Spirit Oriental Wisdom Spiritusemballage er vinder af A' Design Award i Sølv, en usædvanligt prestigefyldt anerkendelse, der tildeles designs i topklasse, som er pragtfulde og imponerende. Sølvvinderne er enormt geniale og overordentlig kreative værker, der illustrerer deres designeres fremragende ekspertise, talent og skarpsindighed. Shede Spirit Oriental Wisdom Spiritusemballage forventes at være et vidunderligt udstillingsværk, der er bemærkelsesværdigt professionelt og dybt innovativt. Dette design, der har vundet A' Design Award i Sølv, er en højst bemærkelsesværdig, beundret opfindelse, som gavner og flytter grænserne for kunst, videnskab, design og teknologi. Shede Spirit Oriental Wisdom Spiritusemballage er en skabelse, som mange misunder, og som vækker begær, bringer positive følelser og antænder forundring og undren.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: The cultural and creative spirits product launched by Shede comes in a gift box themed on the association between the brand connotation of Shede Spirits and the culture of Weiqi, also called Go. This packaging design aims to carry forward Chinese wisdom, and to promote the cultural combo of Weiqi and spirits. Provided with the spirits bottles styled after Weiqi stones, complimentary Weiqi stone bowls and Weiqi board, users can play Weiqi with friends while savoring the spirits with relish.
Dimensions & Packaging: 312mm*312mm*142mm
Tags: Shede Spirits, Spirits Packaging, Weiqi Culture, Interactive Weiqi Game, Environmentally Friendly Materials
Production Technology: The kraft paper used to make this corrugated box is environmentally friendly, and conducive to reducing resource waste. Not only does this material selection add environmental values to the whole packaging, but it also puts social responsibility at the forefront of the design philosophy.
Design Challenge: To externalize the cultural combo of Weiqi and spirits, this packaging sheds the stereotypical forms on the market. The spirits bottles, creatively modeled after black and white Weiqi stones, exude an air of Oriental elegance. The complimentary Weiqi stone bowls and Weiqi board add some playability to the box, allowing users to play Weiqi while enjoying the prime spirits. This approach offers users an emotionally interactive experience, which will in turn deepen their impression of the brand.
Research: Rooted in traditional Chinese culture, Shede Spirits and Weiqi are the two gems of Chinese wisdom shining over years. The goal set for this design is to promote Oriental culture and appeal consumers to protect and experience the quintessence of Chinese culture. Moreover, this packaging design reveals the intrinsic association between Shede Spirits and Weiqi, helping upgrade this spirits product into a renowned one with profound cultural connotation whilst boosting the brand development strategy.
Inspiration: Shede Spirits and Weiqi are intimately related, although they are in different realms. One of the most important rules in playing Weiqi is focusing on the big picture, which requires exchanging small sacrifices for greater value. This mindset is consistent with the dialectical nexus between abnegation and obtainment, which is also the wisdom valued by Shede Spirits. Inspired by this association, the packaging fully incorporates the Weiqi game, endowing the product with unique cultural value.
Project Duration: The design and development of this project started in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, in September, 2022. It will be introduced to Chinese market in October, 2023.
Operation Flow: When the box is opened, users will be greeted by a classic Weiqi game in a graphic form, brimming with a unique and culturally rich vibe. The spirits bottles are styled after black and white Weiqi stones, which are rounded, sleek, and therefore comfortable to hold. This box also comes with complimentary Weiqi stone bowls and Weiqi board, whereby users can play Weiqi and get a glimpse into its spiritual core over a glass of spirits.
Team Members: Songbai Wang,
Yao Wu,
Xuan’ang Pu