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Iced Hop Gin Verpackung by Michael Held

Iced Hop Gin Verpackung by Michael Held is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award in Bronze in Verpackungsdesign Competition Category.


BronzeVerpackung· 2025

Iced Hop Gin Verpackung

by Michael Held

Client: Michael Held

A' Design Award in Bronze Winner in Verpackung Category

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The Design

About Iced Hop Gin Verpackung

Der Geschmack des Gins, der durch eine Infusion von Hopfen und Pfefferminz entsteht, spiegelt sich in seiner visuellen Identität wider. Ein gefrorener Hopfenzapfen kombiniert mit einer starrenden Eule fängt die frische, kühle Essenz des Getränks ein. Die Dominanz der Minze wird in der äußeren Verpackung durch Blautöne und stilisierte Eisblumen aufgegriffen. Dieses kalte, klare Thema setzt sich in der mattierten Glasflasche fort, wo ein metallisches Etikett den eisigen Eindruck verstärkt. Dezente Frostmuster und Schneeflocken-Akzente sind in die Oberfläche geprägt und unterstreichen das frische Thema. Jedes Element unterstützt den erfrischenden Charakter des Gins.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Bronze

Iced Hop Gin Verpackung ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Bronze, einer hochprestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für herausragende Designs, die sich durch Kreativität, Einfallsreichtum und Scharfsinn auszeichnen. Bronze-Gewinner sind reichlich geschickte und auffallend kreative Artefakte, die die große Erfahrung, Fantasie und Findigkeit ihrer Designer belegen. Von Iced Hop Gin Verpackung wird erwartet, dass es ein hochgeschätztes, bewundertes und geliebtes Objekt ist, das bemerkenswert professionell und innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Bronze prämierte Design verkörpert bewährte Verfahren in Kunst, Wissenschaft, Design und Technologie und ist hervorragend in seiner Liebe zum Detail. Iced Hop Gin Verpackung befriedigt Bedürfnisse auf großartige Weise, berührt Wünsche, bezaubert Gefühle und spricht die Neugier an.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The frozen hop cone paired with a mystic owl visually reflects the gin's unique flavor profile, dominated by spicy hops and refreshing peppermint. The coolness of mint shapes the overall impression, mirrored in the outer packaging with cool blue tones and ice flowers. This frosty theme extends to the frosted glass bottle, with a metallic label enhancing the icy feel. The recurring owl emblem adds a sense of freshness and determination, highlighting the gin's direct, strong taste.
Dimensions & Packaging
72 mm x 72 mm x 193 mm
Tags
Gin, Infused, iced, owl, hop,
Production Technology
In cooperation with the founder, we created the Gin packaging totally from scratch including the material mix. Through these well-chosen and simple materials like the frosted glass and the reflective label the design visually prepares the customer for the upcoming fresh and crisp taste experience.
Design Challenge
At first, I experimented with different bottle types i.e. brown beer bottles with crown caps or bow closure. Also, I went for a green color theme for the label with classical Blackletter typography. This has led to, a direction of traditional Franconian craft beer design. The idea of peppermint infusion was not directly visible.
Research
Not applicable
Inspiration
The packaging is inspired by handcrafted beer using design elements often seen in craft brewing, like the detailed image of a hop cone. This connects to the idea of quality and care in making the product, similar to how craft beers are made. The frosted glass bottle and metallic label add to this handmade feel, showing that the gin, like craft beer, is made with attention to detail and tradition.
Project Duration
The project began in November 2023 and was completed in March 2024. The selection of a suitable mix of materials was especially challenging, as the small production volume meant that an attractively priced paper had to be used for the label and outer packaging.

The gin is produced in a small town in Franconian Switzerland and is sold purely locally in the farm store of the small fruit farm.
Operation Flow
The fine feel of the velvety, smooth bottles with their fine structure is reminiscent of the feathers of an owl. The asymmetrical label design visually highlights the unconventional character.
Team Members
Michael Held
Image Credits
Images: Photographer tm studios visuelle medien GmbH, 2024.

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