Zona Primäre Funktion: Branding und Verpackung by Cansu Dagbagli Ferreira is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award in Silber in Werbedesign Competition Category.
SilberWerbung· 2026
Zona Primäre Funktion: Branding und Verpackung
Client: Cansu Ferreira
A' Design Award in Silber Winner in Werbung Category
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The Design
About Zona Primäre Funktion: Branding und Verpackung
Buchtext: Zona ist der erste Hard Seltzer Angolas und verbindet lokales Erbe mit einer zeitgemäßen Ästhetik. Die Markenidentität ist von den Quellen Huambos und dem Okavango-Fluss inspiriert. Das Design konzentriert sich auf eine moderne, kühne Ästhetik, die monochromatische, fruchtbasierte Farbpaletten und geometrische Icons nutzt, um den Blick zu lenken. Ein individuell gestaltetes Logo integriert einen verborgenen Wasserspritzer, der die Essenz des Lebens und den Fluss der Flüsse symbolisiert. Durch die Kombination lebendiger Farben mit einem klaren, weiß basierten Layout bietet Zona ein frisches, beschwingtes visuelles Erlebnis, das seine Herkunft durch eine junge, designorientierte Linse feiert.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award in Silber
Zona Primäre Funktion: Branding und Verpackung ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Silber, einer enorm prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für erstklassige, großartige und beeindruckende Spitzendesigns. Silber-Gewinner sind ungemein brillante und äußerst kreative Werke, die die herausragende Expertise, das Talent und den Scharfsinn ihrer Designer veranschaulichen. Von Zona Primäre Funktion: Branding und Verpackung wird erwartet, dass es ein wunderbares Vorzeigewerk ist, das bemerkenswert professionell und zutiefst innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Silber prämierte Design ist eine höchst bemerkenswerte, bewunderte Erfindung, die den Grenzen von Kunst, Wissenschaft, Design und Technologie zugutekommt und sie voranbringt. Zona Primäre Funktion: Branding und Verpackung ist eine vielbeneidete Schöpfung, die Wünsche weckt, positive Gefühle vermittelt und Staunen und Verwunderung entfacht.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Zona is the first hard seltzer brand of Angola, bridging local heritage with a contemporary aesthetic. The identity is defined by a "flow" concept, utilizing a hidden water splash symbol within the logotype. Each flavor is identified by a unique geometric icon and a monochromatic palette derived from the fruit's internal and external colors. This system creates a high-impact, clean look that communicates premium quality while remaining approachable and energetic for a young demographic.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Aluminium 330 ml drink cans
- Tags
- drink, alcohol, colorful, cocktail, angola, fruits
- Production Technology
- Design printed directly on the cans with Pantone system inks.
- Design Challenge
- The primary challenge was introducing an entirely new product category: Hard Seltzer to a market while ensuring it felt authentically Angolan without relying on visual clichés. Balancing the constructive narrative of the brand's mission with the functional requirements of beverage packaging was critical. We overcame this by using the river metaphor, a symbol of life and unity, to create a sophisticated logotype and icon system that feels both globally competitive and deeply rooted in the local landscape of Huambo.
- Research
- Type: Market and Cultural Ethnographic Research. Objectives: To establish the first hard seltzer identity in the Angolan market. Methodology: Analysis of local fruit profiles and water-source symbolism. Tools: Color theory mapping and competitive visual audits. Participants: Local youth and community stakeholders. Results: Identified a gap for a wellness-oriented, low-alcohol beverage with local roots. Insights: Users preferred minimalist, non-busy designs that emphasize "freshness." Impact: The research influenced a visual language that promotes Angolan origins as a mark of premium quality.
- Inspiration
- The design is inspired by the life-giving springs of Huambo, which feed the Okavango River and sustain a diverse ecosystem. This "spirit of beginnings" and the concept of rivers as connectors served as the foundation for the brand. The geometric icons represent the structured yet fluid nature of water systems. Culturally, the brand draws from the vibrant energy of modern Angola, seeking to create a constructive and uplifting narrative that fosters positive community impact.
- Project Duration
- 6 months, Angola, USA and France
- Operation Flow
- The design process utilized a "Diverge and Converge" methodology to translate ecological concepts into a modern branding system. Initial sketches explored fluid river patterns, which were then refined into precise geometric symbols using Adobe Illustrator. A dual-tone color strategy was developed to ensure flavor distinction and shelf-standout. High-fidelity 3D renders were created in Adobe Dimension/Photoshop to simulate light-play on the metallic cans and test the visibility of the textured "a" logotype in real-world environments.
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