Press Release
Silver A' Design Award in Packaging Design Goes to Maharani Mahansar Liqueur Packaging by Dheeraj Bangur
Dheeraj Bangur recognized for packaging design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 19, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ Maharani Mahansar Liqueur Packaging by Dheeraj Bangur, designed for Brandsthan, has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Packaging Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Silver A' Design Award Means
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Regarding Maharani Mahansar Liqueur Packaging
Maharani Mahansar Royal Rose Palace Edition celebrates Rajasthan heritage and the allure of Rosa Damascena. The design features a vintage shield motif with a black, red, white and gold palette, evoking timeless elegance. Inspired by Pushkar rose farms and the architectural grandeur of historic forts, this royal edition harmonizes tradition with craftsmanship, embodying cultural and artistic significance.
About Dheeraj Bangur
Who am I? Picture me as a design virtuoso, a maestro of communication design who emerged from the illustrious halls of MIT Institute of Design. My passion for design and art courses through my veins, blending creativity with purpose, and shaping a narrative that transcends the ordinary. Why am I relevant and important? Imagine a world where design and art are not just visual embellishments but the heartbeat of societal transformation. I am on a mission to reignite the flame of love for design and art, using their power to craft solutions that resonate with the very soul of society. What are my major achievements and perks?
Award Record
This recognition makes Dheeraj Bangur a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2023 - 2024 and the 2024 - 2025 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Packaging Design Award
The A' Packaging Design Award is an international packaging competition that recognizes outstanding packaging designs by talented packaging designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to packaging designers, graphic designers, branding agencies and product manufacturers from all countries. Typical entries include bottles, boxes, cans, pouches, tubes and cartons. The awarded packaging designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/packaging
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/165937
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/165937
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!165937
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/348748
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://maharanimahansar.in
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Maharani Mahansar Liqueur Packaging
- Function
- Liqueur Packaging
- Category
- Packaging Design
- Discipline
- Communication Design
- Industry
- Packaging & Retail, Branding & Advertising and Manufacturing
- Colors
- Maroon, Black, Saddle Brown, Firebrick and Dark Red
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Brandsthan
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Dheeraj Bangur
- Country
- India
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #165937
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Maharani Mahansar Royal Rose Palace Edition is an exquisite blend that celebrates royalty and elegance. Infused with the delicate essence of handpicked roses, this liquor offers a smooth and fragrant profile reminiscent of regal gardens. Presented in a collector's edition bottle, it embodies luxury and tradition, making it perfect for connoisseurs. A toast to heritage, this premium creation is a true royal treasure, crafted to captivate your senses and elevate every moment.
- Inspiration
- The design of Maharani Mahansar Royal Rose Palace Edition draws inspiration from the majestic forts, palaces, and havelis of Rajasthan, celebrating their timeless grandeur. Integrating the regal sport of horse polo, beloved by Maharajas, it reflects a blend of royal elegance and playful sophistication. This heritage liqueur captures the essence of Rajasthan’s opulence, with intricate design elements paying homage to its vibrant culture and architectural splendor.
- Research
- The Palace Edition design research focused on blending Rajasthan regal aesthetics with modern usability, inspired by palaces and forts. Through visual analysis, site visits, and collaboration with artisans, insights into traditional motifs, techniques, and finishes were gained. Key findings emphasized balancing gold motifs, embossed textures, and luxury finishes with functionality, shaping a heritage inspired design that resonates with cultural richness and modern consumer expectations.
- Challenge
- The biggest challenge in creating the Palace Edition was blending Rajasthan's regal heritage with modern luxury. Capturing palace grandeur and royal motifs required in-depth research and authentic representation. On the production side, sourcing quality materials and implementing intricate techniques like embossing, gold foiling, and UV printing required meticulous planning. Iterative prototyping, artisan collaboration, and refined methods ensured a luxurious, durable, and heritage-inspired design within budget.
- Realization and Technology
- The packaging and bottle design of the Palace Edition seamlessly combines a regal aesthetic with modern sophistication. The label is crafted from thick textured paper, featuring embossing, intricate gold foiling, and UV printing on embossed areas to achieve a luxurious finish. The box is made from matte-finished thick sheets for enhanced durability and premium print quality, adorned with gold foiling and embossing. These design and production techniques embody elegance, celebrating the heritage and grandeur of Rajasthan.
- Operation and Interaction
- The Palace Edition packaging exudes sophistication and functionality. Side sleeves with a magnetic flap ensure secure closure. Inside, the left side details the Mahansar Family and Master Creator, while the right features a regal gate with gold motif embossing and a golden ribbon to elegantly unveil the bottle. The bottle's tearable plastic strip ensures secure sealing and easy opening with a simple cap rotation, blending royal aesthetics with practical usability for a luxurious unboxing experience.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in March 2024 in Jaipur and finished in May 2024 In Jaipur
- Specifications
- The Palace Edition Box is designed to balance elegance and functionality with precise dimensions of 190 mm (Width) x 75 mm (Depth) x 280 mm (Height), ensuring a sophisticated yet practical structure. The Bottle within measures 145 mm (Width) x 65 mm (Depth) x 235 mm (Height), complementing the box's regal aesthetics and secure fit. The Label Size is meticulously crafted at 105 mm (Width) x 1 mm (Depth) x 120 mm (Height) to harmonize with the bottle’s design, reflecting intricate details and luxurious finishes.
- Keywords
- Maharani Mahansar, Shahi Gulab, Rajasthan, Palace, Havelis, Forts, Heritage, Liqueur, Liquor, Royal, Rajputana
