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A Moment of Joy Spirituosenverpackung by Weijun Xu

A Moment of Joy Spirituosenverpackung by Weijun Xu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award in Bronze in Verpackungsdesign Competition Category.


BronzeVerpackung· 2026

A Moment of Joy Spirituosenverpackung

by Weijun Xu

Client: Weijun Xu

A' Design Award in Bronze Winner in Verpackung Category

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The Design

About A Moment of Joy Spirituosenverpackung

„A Moment of Joy“ ist eine Spirituosenverpackung, inspiriert von der Pflaumenblüte – einem Sinnbild für Widerstandskraft und Feinsinnigkeit. Die Flasche besteht aus transparentem Glas und entsteht in einem Hochtemperatur-Formverfahren aus einem Guss, das glatte, fließend ineinander übergehende gewölbte Oberflächen erzeugt. Der Verschluss ist aus demselben Material gefertigt und nimmt die Form einer Pflaumenblüte an, welche die Flaschenkontur fortführt. Der transparente Korpus gibt den Blick auf die Flüssigkeit im Inneren frei und bricht Licht und Schatten. Die Umverpackung besteht aus umweltfreundlichem Papier mit einer dezenten Prägung. Die minimalistische Formgebung verbindet östliche Bildsprache mit moderner Gestaltung.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Bronze

A Moment of Joy Spirituosenverpackung 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 A Moment of Joy Spirituosenverpackung 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. A Moment of Joy Spirituosenverpackung befriedigt Bedürfnisse auf großartige Weise, berührt Wünsche, bezaubert Gefühle und spricht die Neugier an.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
Centered on the principle of "Less is More", this design blends the form of the plum blossom with transparent materials to create a light and dynamic visual language. The seamlessly integrated bottle cap and body combine Eastern imagery with modern minimalist styles, offering a fresh aesthetic expression of liquor packaging. The overall design is fresh and elegant, catering to young consumers' pursuit of relaxation and ritual in drinking moments.
Dimensions & Packaging
Bottle Dimensions: Height 206mm (Max. Diameter: 77mm)
Packaging Dimensions: Height 253mm * Length 106mm * Width 106mm
Tags
Minimalist aesthetics, plum blossom, transparent bottle, flowing light and shadow, one-piece molding, Eastern imagery
Production Technology
The bottle is formed using transparent glass through a high-temperature one-piece molding process, ensuring smooth and continuous curved surfaces. The cap, made from the same material, features a plum blossom shape that extends the bottle form. The outer box applies eco-friendly paper with a subtle embossing technique, enhancing tactile depth while minimizing redundant decoration elements.
Design Challenge
The challenge is how to convey the form and essence of the plum blossom while preserving the imagery of negative space central to Eastern aesthetics through a minimalist bottle. Eliminating refined carvings and symbolic motifs, the bottle uses subtle curvatures and the interplay of light and shadow to form an elegant, dynamic plum blossom-featured shape. This approach ultimately achieved the goal of "simple form, rich meaning," striking a balance between visual expression and cultural depth.
Research
This project focuses on the integration of Eastern culture and modern aesthetics, aiming to explore visual expressions for liquor packaging in aspects of youthfulness and emotional resonance. The design responds to contemporary consumers' demand for simplicity, restraint, and emotional connection through the synergy of form, material, and interplay of light and shadow.
Inspiration
Inspired by the plum blossom, a symbol of resilience and subtlety, the design conveys the idea that drinking is like savoring one's own life. It embodies that one will experience ups and downs of life and gain reconciliation eventually, culminating in a blossoming after truly knowing oneself. Clean lines outline the flower, while the transparent bottle reveals the graceful movement of the liquid within. This design evokes a softer, more intimate emotional resonance.
Project Duration
The project finished in December 2024 in Guiyang.
Operation Flow
The transparent bottle allows the liquor to flow like a scene within its undulating contours, refracting subtle play of light and shadow as the lighting changes. As drinkers raise the cup, they slow down and immerse themselves in the liquid, the form, and their own emotions — creating a highly ritualistic and meaningful interaction experience.
Team Members
Weijun Xu
Image Credits
Weijun Xu

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